Life After College: Post-College Survival Techniques
Don’t worry: Life doesn’t go completely downhill after you leave college. But the first few years after you graduate can be pretty tough. To help alleviate the burden, scour the resources in this Life After College Web Guide. You’ll learn how to get a job, avoid getting a job, search for an apartment and make new friends. We’ve even got financial tips and (spoiler alert!) advice about how soon you need to start saving for retirement. The party is just getting started.
Expand All Guide SectionsFinding a Job After College
Depending on how your luck turns out, a job might fall in your lap, or be harder to secure than a ... read more »
How to Find an Apartment
You’re probably determined to have the most fantastic first apartment ever, but the real ... read more »
Financial Planning After College
Once upon a time, expensive textbooks were the bane of your existence. Although graduating college ... read more »
Applying to Graduate School and Finding Fellowships
Whether you want to be a doctor, lawyer or specialist in the evolution of Etruscan art, find out the ins and outs of applying to graduate school and finding fellowships with the sites below.
Insights for Applying to Graduate School and Finding Fellowships
- Some people go to graduate school while also holding down a job. One way to do this is to get a degree online. For more information about online courses, visit the findingDulcinea Online College Courses and Degrees Web Guide.
- Taking a year off between your undergraduate and graduate education can enrich you and your career. If you’re not convinced, read “Life is what happens when you take time off before graduate school” from the University of California, Berkeley newsletter.
Top Sites for Applying to Graduate School and Finding Fellowships
For fellowships and scholarships …
College and Graduate School Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships for Students
doesn’t offer the best layout or design, but if you scroll down (instead of clicking one of the numerous Google ads at the top of the page), you’ll find an abundance of scholarships in a variety of fields and disciplines.
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
allows fellows to pursue a variety of interests, including teaching English in China or studying women’s health in Eastern Europe. There are many fellowships available, and you don’t have to be a recent college graduate to apply.
For applying to graduate school …
Peterson's
provides a planning timeline for grad school applicants. Get information on admission exams, financial aid, creating a short list, sending transcripts and test scores, and more.
To learn about business school …
BusinessWeek’s
Business Schools page is filled with articles for students, applicants and graduates. You’ll also find Business School Rankings and Profiles.
To apply to law or medical school …
Law School Admission Council
has a page that covers everything you need to know about applying to law school. Look for information about the LSAT, financing law school and an overview of what to expect at each step of the process.
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
has a page of resources for medical school applicants. Learn about the admissions process and the MCAT as well as how to secure financing for medical school.
Social Life After College
Adjusting to college took a little work. But once you realized that your roommate could help you ... read more »
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