Graduate education

Access raw data on the 2006-2016 outlooks for wages, job openings, self-employment, and educational attainment by occupation as you begin your new job search.

http://www.bls.gov/emp/optd/

Browse numerous career profiles, which include salary, job outlook, and graduate degree tracks and for a subscription fee, you can access detailed student and alumni surveys related to the value of a business, law, or medical degree.

http://www.vault.com/education.jsp

Check out the “Does an MBA make sense for you?” section to learn more about yourself and the degree you seek to determine whether it’s a good fit. Tools include a pre-self assessment and MBA candidate characteristic checklist, industry profiles, and detailed insight from recruiters, current students, and MBA alumni – across several different industries.

http://www.mba.com/NR/exeres/CCAD2F03-9C73-491E-A7BA-30CE5EF50D7A,frameless.htm

Review LSAC’s “Thinking about Law School” booklet and section, which contain detailed applicant data and trends, as well as data on graduates’ employment and salary. An excellent overview for starting your process, highlighting key questions and tips.

http://www.lsac.org

Check out profiles for a very wide range of careers and explore the corresponding graduate degree tracks that work best for you.

http://www.review.com

Explore a graduate school breakdown by field, including specific areas of concentration, current news, and school trends. Some fields of interest for you may include: Business, Law, Medical, Engineering, and Education.

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad

The GMAC website provides you with a one stop shop site with access to data and reports on the GMAT exam, test-taker demographics, and graduates’ career outlooks

http://www.gmac.com/gmac

Browse through this portal that addresses a wide range of fields, features industry-specific articles, and links you to several aspects of the research and application process.

http://gradschool.about.com/

GradSchool.com will acclimate you to the application and school search process. Check out blogs, articles, and videos that take you from your first steps through accepting an offer.

http://www.gradschool.com/

As you ask yourself questions about school and programs, check out this site with tips on helping you get into and financing graduate school.

http://www.gradschooltips.com/

You can access free advice, links, and a discussion forum related to choosing a school and preparing for application as well as sign up for test preparation courses.

http://www.kaplan.com/

You may access a wealth of information from Mid-Manhattan Library’s Education Collection. Browse through materials on current directories of colleges and universities, distance learning and vocational programs, and test preparation guides such as the GMAT, and LSAT.

http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/mml/ed/

You may access a wealth of information from Bronx Library Center’s Career and Educational Information Service (CEIS). On the fifth floor of the library, browse through materials on different careers, job search strategies, and receive in-person career and educational counseling.

http://www.nypl.org/branch/local/bx/fdcinfo.html#services

As you ask yourself questions about school and programs, check out this site with tips on helping you get into and financing graduate school.

http://www.gradschooltips.com/

Prospective law students can use this site to search all ABA-approved law schools by state and region.

http://www.lsac.org/

Review key criteria and questions to ask yourself as you evaluate different schools and programs.

http://www.mba.com/NR/exeres/CCAD2F03-9C73-491E-A7BA-30CE5EF50D7A,frameless.htm

Here, you can perform a personalized search of all online MBA programs, as well as access advice and resources for choosing a traditional MBA program.

http://www.bschool.com/

GradSchool.com will acclimate you to the application and school search process. Check out blogs, articles, and videos that take you from your first steps through accepting an offer.

http://www.gradschool.com/

The Economist Intelligence Unit offers you access to an international directory of the top 100 business schools (as ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit), complete with detailed school profiles.

http://mba.eiu.com/

Review Business Week’s top 100 rankings of US business schools, along with detailed school profiles to help you make the right choice.

http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/

If you’re wondering what type of graduate degree to pursue, browse top 100 rankings for business, law, and medical schools, and view detailed school profiles, including a “Diversity profile” for each school. For a subscription fee, you can access detailed student and alumni surveys for a wide range of graduate schools.

http://www.vault.com/education.jsp

Perform a nationwide program search (by degree program and area of concentration) and view Princeton Review’s annual rankings, which incorporate categories such as best campus environment, best professors, and most competitive students, based upon the results of student surveys.

http://www.princetonreview.com/default.aspx?uidbadge=

You can access lists of the top ranked schools within the areas of Business, Law, Medical, Engineering, Education, The Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences & Humanities for free. Paid subscriptions will allow you access to comprehensive rankings of all schools and a personalized program search.

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad

Feel free to browse advice on essay-writing, getting recommendations, interviewing, and making your graduate school admission decisions.

http://www.gradschools.com/

As you ask yourself questions about school and programs, check out this site with tips on helping you get into and financing graduate school.

http://www.gradschooltips.com/

Browse message boards related to law, business, and medical school admissions, review test preparation tips, and browse a directory of admissions consulting and test preparation services available for purchase.

http://www.vault.com/education.jsp

If you are preparing to take graduate school entrance examinations, you many wish to sign up for GRE/GMAT preparation classes and/ or personal tutoring.

http://www.manhattangmat.com/

You can purchase a variety of test preparation and admissions counseling services offered by Princeton Review including classroom courses, personal tutoring, or books and study materials.

http://www.princetonreview.com/default.aspx?uidbadge=

You can access free advice, links, and a discussion forum related to choosing a school and preparing for application as well as sign up for test preparation courses.

http://www.kaplan.com/

Here you will find instructions on how to prepare and submit your applications, as well as register to take the LSAT. You can also find advice on choosing a school and purchase LSAT preparation materials.

http://www.lsac.org/

Prospective business school students can use this site to register for the GMAT exam, access a free practice test, and view detailed application advice.

http://www.mba.com/NR/exeres/CCAD2F03-9C73-491E-A7BA-30CE5EF50D7A,frameless.htm

Check out articles on how to apply for grants, scholarships, and loans and check out which schools and programs offer the best bargain. Use the Salary Wizard to calculate how long it will take you to repay your loans in full following graduation.

http://www.usnews.com/sections/business/paying-for-graduate-school/index.html

If you are applying to business school, start with this overview of your financial aid options and check out the resources provided for scholarships and federal loans.

http://www.mba.com/mba/MakeYourDecision/PayingforYourMBA/FinancialAidProcess/FinancialAidandScholarshipResources.htm

Be sure you review the guidelines and eligibility requirements for federal loan and aid programs and keep track of key deadlines. You must complete a FAFSA before June 30 if you wish to apply the aid to tuition expenses beginning the following fall. You can also search for federal graduate fellowships.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/gradstudent.jsp