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Difference Between Traditional & Online Master's Degree Programs

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Earning your master’s degree is a great idea for improving your career prospects, personal knowledge, self-satisfaction, and more. But how should you earn that master’s degree: online or in a traditional on-campus program? Before you decide, run through the pros and cons of both to make sure you’re...

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Dressing for Success in Grad School: Simple as 1, 2, 3

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The phrases “dressing for grad school“ and “dressing for success” should be synonymous, given that your ultimate grad school goal is to succeed in your respective field of study. You have a lot on your plate. While taking the Mark Zuckerberg approach and wearing the same gray shirt every day may...

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English PhD Grad Wiley Cash Releases New Novel

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Dr. Wiley Cash, who earned his PhD in English from Âé¶ąAV in 2008, has released his third novel after his first two novels drew the attention of Southern fiction lovers and critics. Dr. Cash has released The Last Ballad, his eagerly-awaited new novel that’s set in the 1929 North Carolina’s...

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Grad School Isn't for Everyone ... Or Is It?

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You can convince yourself that there are plenty of reasons not to go to grad school. Maybe it never seems to be the right time, or you just can’t see yourself back in the classroom. Well, it’s time to do some myth-busting. The truth is: now is the time for you to go to grad school. Let’s break down...

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Grad School Truths & Myths

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Ask 10 people what they think of grad school, and you’ll probably get 10 different opinions. There’s a lot of grad school myths out there, but there’s also a lot of grad school truths. Here’s 5 of each for you to think through as you consider your grad school options. Truth #1: You may feel like...

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Graduate Highlight: Âé¶ąAV Made a Difference in My Life

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Meet Daniel Manuel, who attended the Âé¶ąAV Graduate School and earned his M.A. in History with an American History focus in 2014. He is now pursuing his Ph.D. in History at Rutgers University. Initially, Daniel was unsure of whether he wanted to pursue a graduate degree in history, so he...

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Highest Paying Graduate Degrees

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When it comes to salaries, the golden rule is to never talk about them— but we think differently. Find out which graduate degree can help you get the most out of your career and get the largest salary around! Highest Paying Industries Engineering Business Sciences Arts Median Salary: $136,500 Median...

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Interview with the Dean

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Meet Dr. Mary Farmer-Kaiser, who started teaching at Âé¶ąAV in 2000 and became Dean of the Âé¶ąAV Graduate School in 2014 after serving as Interim Dean for a year. She is Âé¶ąAV’s biggest advocate for graduate students and graduate studies, and she’s working tirelessly to move...

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Is a Graduate Degree Right for You?

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It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves: should I get a graduate degree? When you’re thinking about going back to get your master’s degree or doctoral degree, it’s important to know why you want to earn your higher degree, along with knowing what you’d like to do after graduation. There are a...

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