Ryah Cooley Cole is an award winning writer and a high school English teacher based on the Central Coast of California. She is most interested in bringing diverse stories to her readers and students.

Graduate school can be incredibly intimidating. As you begin thinking about applying to a program, it can quickly become overwhelming deciding where you should even begin. Although graduate programs ...

Once you have decided to apply to graduate school and have talked with your advisors and professors about which programs are best suited for your interests and well-being, you are ready to begin the ...

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University of Minnesota students applying to graduate school this semester face stressors and difficulties during the application process as they deal with application requirements and different ...

In writing a college or graduate school application essay (or job application), there can be a temptation to write whatever will “work,” that is “get you in” to a more selective college than would ...

Graduate school can be a great way to accelerate your career, develop skills and get involved in outstanding research and networking opportunities — but success is not a given. “No matter how highly ...

I am a social psychologist, researcher, professor, and author of the book Laziness Does Not Exist. In my book, I discuss how centuries of belief in the "Laziness Lie" has corrupted our culture, and ...

Ryah Cooley Cole is an award winning writer and a high school English teacher based on the Central Coast of California. She is most interested in bringing diverse stories to her readers and students.

Applications for Spring 2026 are closed for International students. You are encouraged to apply for Fall 2026. Applying to the Graduate School is free (no application fees*) and fast (no official ...