Resources for Undergraduates

 

Thinking about graduate school? Choosing a school, obtaining funding, and then successfully pursuing an academic career can be overwhelming! Before you take the leap, browse our resources for prospective graduate students. There’s advice on applying and selecting schools from Institute for Humane Studies Program Officers and faculty in the liberty network, suggestions on what to consider before heading to grad school, discipline-specific guidance and more.

Succeeding in the World of Ideas: The Great Potential of an Academic Career 

Scaling the Ivory Tower: The Pursuit of an Academic Career 

Three Things Not To Worry About When Considering a Career in Academia

Professor Steve Horwitz's Guide to Writing Formal Academic Papers

Advice from the IHS Faculty Network 

Online Graduate Programs

Getting Published as an Undergraduate

The Grad School Application 

Program Job Placement Numbers

Application Advice by Discipline: