Graduate Schools in America

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Graduate School
• Cambridge, MA
• 5 reviews

Graduate Student: MIT has a wonderful, academic atmosphere which supports diverse teams in finding creative new approaches to existing problems in the world. From coursework, to classmates, to the resources, to the facilities, it is unparalleled!
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Stanford University

• Graduate School
• Stanford, CA
• 3 reviews

Graduate Student: In Stanford, collaboration comes before competition. Once you have proved worthy of being in Stanford, it is not about what grades you receive and how you are better than someone else purely in academics, but about how you reach out for different experiences, how you enrich yourself with multi-disciplinary research activities, how you participate in year round activities on campus and help each other out in academics. It isn't how much you know, it is how well you use what you know. It doesn't matter what field you are in, Stanford will give you the holistic experience of studying in a University that no one else can. Don't be afraid to apply, I was very afraid, but I took the leap and here I am.
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Yale University

• Graduate School
• New Haven, CT
• 6 reviews

Graduate Student: Yale University is basically the most beautiful school in the world, by far. I still can't believe just how gorgeous the place is. Sometimes when I'm walking around by myself on the old campus, I just want to pinch myself. It's pretty much the "Blue Steel" of colleges and universities. Funny story, but my African mom basically describes it in the following terms: "ohh, it all looks like Harry Potter's world! I bet this is where he really goes to school!".
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Harvard University

• Graduate School
• Cambridge, MA
• 15 reviews

Graduate Student: An amazing whirlwind of support from world class faculty, the leader of every field, and a supporting student body who will foster growth of knowledge, culture, diversity, and person with every effort and experience. Opt out of the dining plan however, it isnt worth the price!
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Duke University

• Graduate School
• Durham, NC
• 9 reviews

Graduate Student: Duke University has a multitude of opportunities and connections. For graduate students, the health insurance is mostly ok, but not great. Overall, the departments care about the academic growth of their students. However, the university spent quite a bit of money on lawyers to stop the graduate students from unionizing as well as holding a student vote on whether to do so in a way that was completely biased. I would also check how much funding a program provides in comparison to the average length of the program (not what it should be, but how long students are actually taking). The continuing tuition fees for ABD graduate students are very high compared to fees at similar level institutions. I would suggest any prospective student look to see if the school/program will teach them the skills and provide a path with adequate support towards their goal.
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Brown University

• Graduate School
• Providence, RI
• 7 reviews

Graduate Student: This is the best school ever. I am grateful that the Sorting Hat placed me here! Very innovative place. Beautiful, clever, and spiritual. That is what Brown is about.
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University of Pennsylvania

• Graduate School
• Philadelphia, PA
• 32 reviews

Graduate Student: Upenn is such a worthy investment for your future! The school has so many resources and connections with institutions across the country.
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Rice University

• Graduate School
• Houston, TX
• 2 reviews

Graduate Student: The recruiting and application process was very different from other colleges and programs that I applied for. Rice was very good about following up and providing more information. They worked with you to remove road blocks and worked hard to keep you informed and help you provide the best application possible. Other colleges and universities I had to call regularly every day leaving voicemails hoping to reach somebody, vs always getting a call back the same day from Rice.
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Northwestern University

• Graduate School
• Evanston, IL
• 15 reviews

Graduate Student: I absolutely love Northwestern. Even though I’m attending their online program and live a couple of states away, I still feel connected to my university. Over the past year, my professors, academic advisors, and other course leads have been extremely resourceful and I can tell they want me to succeed. The online campus is easy to use and there are people ready to help me 24/7 if I need it. Despite only meeting once a week via webcam, I feel connected to my classmates and love getting to know them better through class and group projects. I’ve learned so much about mental health counseling and I feel that I’ll be ready for my career when I graduate. I truly feel that I made the best decision when I picked Northwestern for my graduate career!
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Vanderbilt University

• Graduate School
• Nashville, TN
• 9 reviews

Graduate Student: I am admitted to the school of nursing in preparation mode for classes to begin. The organization of the program is excellent with details, ease of navigation, accessible to staff and professiors, and the provide so many resources for your success! They have thought of everything, so I can prepare to the fullest and once on campus, I will be able to focus on learning and achieving my degree.
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Washington University in St. Louis

• Graduate School
• Saint Louis, MO
• 13 reviews

Alum: I had a generally positive experience at Wash U. St. Louis itself is a very underrated and nice, affordable city. In addition the campus and surrounding neighborhood is very well cared for and safe. The academics met my expectations. I was challenged but also was able to overcome those challenges with hard work and determination. I was in the design school, which was rapidly improving, including the construction of a brand new building . It is an expensive university, but that’s to be expected of a private school with so many resources. I was also very impressed by the generosity of donors, and benefited greatly from scholarships.
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Dartmouth College

• Graduate School
• Hanover, NH
• 1 review

Graduate Student: As a graduate student, I'm very impressed with this research university. As one would expect from an Ivy League school, funding is usually never an issue for research projects or social events. The libraries have some of the rarest books in the world, a very rare and delightful opportunity indeed. The professors are world famous and you'll easily see them on television for interviews. This school is a little more traditional than the other Ivies as can be seen by it still being called Dartmouth College and not Dartmouth University, even though it is a respectable research university make no mistake. Dartmouth is understated elegance, just the way it should be. Since this school is the smallest of the Ivies, it is the easiest to network in and will surely pay off in the long term. Dartmouth opens doors and there is a reason why the Ivies are so sought after on this planet, but you'll just have to find out for yourself exactly what I mean.
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California Institute of Technology

• Graduate School
• Pasadena, CA

University of Notre Dame

• Graduate School
• Notre Dame, IN
• 4 reviews

Graduate Student: Notre Dame is a unique university with a focus on integrity, community, and excellence is everything the students do. The business school is no different.
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University of Chicago

• Graduate School
• Chicago, IL
• 8 reviews

Alum: Top notch professors. You will receive the best education from highly qualified and world-renowned experts. Beautiful stunning campus with gothic limestone architecture laced with ivy. Students are from all over the world. You will find diversity in the student body, which elevates the overall learning experience per gaining different perspectives. Love University of Chicago!
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University of Southern California

• Graduate School
• Los Angeles, CA
• 58 reviews

Graduate Student: The homework, texts, and projects all have been very helpful in learning the material to be on exams, the objectives of the classes are clear and educational material has been exciting to learn. The professors are great with communication and classmates have been helpful in the learning experience as well. Not to go without mention, awesome vip student seating at USC football games!
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Cornell University

• Graduate School
• Ithaca, NY
• 8 reviews

Graduate Student: Love the professors and the ability to learn about anything I want to in my MBA program. I was especially interested in marketing, but it also has fantastic opportunities in consulting and investment banking. Make sure you have some warm clothes for the winter!
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

• Graduate School
• Ann Arbor, MI
• 17 reviews

Graduate Student: University of Michigan’s School of Public Health is fine. It’s going through some growing pains as the credentialing gets updated and it’s noticeable, but still a good school. The general public health classes you take are not great, but your department specific ones are amazing!
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Georgetown University

• Graduate School
• Washington, DC
• 19 reviews

Alum: Georgetown is a prestigious university and when it comes time to enter the workforce, employers are impressed when they see it on a resume. I currently work for a fortune 50 company and I was told that my impressive education is part of the reason I got the job. The campus is beautiful, historic, and quaint. You also have the ability to easily venture out in DC if you want to explore countless bars and concert venues. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Georgetown and am grateful to have it on my resume today. Housing is expensive near campus, but it’s totally worth it to live in Georgetown and experience all the it has to offer. People do have to study hard since the academics are challenging, but after the exams everyone likes let loose.
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Tufts University

• Graduate School
• Medford, MA
• 4 reviews

Graduate Student: As a graduate student in Tufts University's Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Department, I am enrolled in the post masters Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies specializing in Urban Justice and Sustainability. I am able to pursue this program at Tufts in the Boston area even though I am a practicing planner residing and working in Roswell, NM. The faculty in this program are exceptional. The student colleagues are also working professionals with planning and other backgrounds such as law and education. I love this program because we are exposed to literature and ideas from many different fields. The assignments make us think as we attempt to articulate our ideas on a variety of community based social justice and sustainability issues and policies.
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University of California - Los Angeles

• Graduate School
• Los Angeles, CA
• 19 reviews

Graduate Student: This is by far one of the best college campuses in America! The school is large and very beautiful with breathtaking architecture. The school community is close knit and very diverse. I won't mention about the weather, you have to experience it by yourself.
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Johns Hopkins University

• Graduate School
• Baltimore, MD
• 32 reviews

Graduate Student: I am a first year graduate student in their online Museum Studies program. So far, I love everything about Johns Hopkins University. My professors have been very attentive and answer all my questions quickly, the work is very relevant and there are so many resources to help me. JHU's admissions office and academic advisors have been in constant contact with me, making sure I was all set for the semester. My student alumni ambassador is a wonderful person who has been helping me with JHU on a personally experienced level as she has graduated from the same program. I am proud to be a part of the JHU community!
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Carnegie Mellon University

• Graduate School
• Pittsburgh, PA
• 5 reviews

Graduate Student: Carnegie Mellon allows for great work/life balance. While academics are intense and you will be pushed beyond your imagination, the GSA organizes social events pretty much every month providing good opportunities to socialize with graduate students in other departments.
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University of Virginia

• Graduate School
• Charlottesville, VA
• 7 reviews

Graduate Student: A well-rounded university with worldly opportunities and small town accessibility. The campus is truly beautiful!
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Emory University

• Graduate School
• Atlanta, GA
• 9 reviews

Graduate Student: I am in a blended program to earn a Masters in Public Health Informatics. We're required to be on campus the first few days and the last few days of each semester, so I travel to Atlanta a few times a year. I have been very pleased by the level of engagement of the professors in this program. They have all made themselves very available and are very concerned that we're satisfied with the quality of the instruction. There is an instructional designer assigned to every course, responsible for making sure that all the online components work well. I've already learned things that I can put to work in my day job and look forward to the opportunities that will be available to me as a result of the education I'm receiving.
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