When applying to grad school, your CV (curriculum vitae) typically need not be longer than one page.  It may be longer if you’re coming from an MA program, but undergrads should average around a page.  The CV is your handshake, and readers can infer a lot about you from what may seem like a standard document.  The content of your [...]

Many students first get interested in classical liberal ideas through basic economics; even if “it usually begins with Ayn Rand” an encounter with Hazlitt’s Economics in One Lesson is usually not far behind. So it’s natural to want to pursue a career as an economist both for its own sake and as a means of advancing liberty. And in fact, [...]

Bill Glod, IHS Program Officer in Philosophy offers some advice for points to consider when considering seeking a PhD in Philosophy. Do not ever go into debt for philosophy. It’s not worth it. Your program should offer you a tuition waiver and a livable stipend. Apply to top programs. If you can’t get funding at a top-50 program, it can [...]

It happens to everyone, and indeed it’s sudden occurrence motivated the first draft of this post: you have a long list of projects to work on, and you wake up with a cold that’s more than just a case of the sniffles. How do you move your work forward without compromising your ability to heal? Obviously, some people are good [...]

Are you an undergraduate looking to publish a paper? Do you teach an undergraduate who wrote a stellar paper that you think is worthy of publishing? The experience of publishing is a great way for undergraduates interested in academia to begin honing their writing and research. We have compiled a list of journals that accept undergraduate submissions in a wide variety [...]

At Kosmos and IHS, we are here to offer you as much support and knowledge as you seek to advance liberty through a career in ideas. However, we do not want to do you a disservice, especially given the current uncertain state of higher education. That being said, if you’re considering graduate school, we want to offer you as much [...]

Whether you are a student or a professor of undergraduate students, we have compiled a list of resources from the Kosmos archives, as well as other sources to offer advice for students considering graduate school and a career in academia. General Advice IHS Programs Subject-Specific: Economics Philosophy History Political Science, International Relations, Law General Choosing a Graduate School – how [...]

I’ve posted this video before on Kosmos, but I think it’s great advice and worth repeating: Dr. Nigel Ashford, Program Officer at the Institute for Humane Studies, gives advice for classical liberal students considering a career in academia. In this talk, Dr. Ashford focuses on three main concerns he hears from students: money, the job market and potential bias against [...]

The Applying to Grad School online seminar is rapidly approaching (it’s not too late to register) and in preparation, we present Dr. Stephen Davies’ 5 part video series of advice for undergraduates considering graduate school. Making the Grad School Commitment Dr. Stephen Davies – Advice on Applying to Grad School from Kosmos on Vimeo.   The Purpose of a PhD Dr. Stephen Davies – [...]

“Reminder.” “FYI.” “Got a Sec?” “Event.” “Announcement.” “Special Request from Sentyu Emaiyle.” How often do you get emails with things like this in the subject line? I do, often, and I have to admit I’ve sent emails with useless subject lines. You probably get a lot of email that isn’t particularly useful, but one way to improve your use of [...]