Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing professions in America and beyond. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 32% growth over the next decade. A cybersecurity master’s degree is ideal for undergraduates looking to the future, recent graduates, and technology professionals at various stages in their careers looking to upskill or change careers. The schools featured here represent five of the best cybersecurity programs and offer a variety of options from online to in-person, full and part-time study to help jumpstart your career. Brigham Young University IT and Cybersecurity MS A ..read more

Are you considering a career in physical therapy? Worried about physical therapy school requirements? This article will demystify the process and give you a solid starting point to begin your admissions journey. What Do Physical Therapists Do? Physical therapists are healthcare providers who work with people at all stages of life. They work with people with injuries, health conditions, and disabilities over varying lengths of time. PTs develop treatment plans and do hands-on patient care to prevent and heal from injury, minimize pain, help with movement, and improve the quality of life for th ..read more

Introduction For those considering graduate study and a career in healthcare, a common question we hear is “just how different are physician assistants and nurse practitioners?” While not the only patient care centered careers that are appealing to students not looking towards medical school, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Assistant (PA) fields are growing, respected, and popular healthcare fields. Deciding whether to go NP vs PA can be difficult, which is why this article explores the differences and similarities between the two jobs, particularly focusing on the graduate applicat ..read more

You may have heard that there is no better way to practice for the GRE than by taking a mock exam, especially one written by ETS (the maker of the GRE). The extent to which this is true depends on how you use GRE books and resources like the ETS POWERPREP practice tests. Taking a test once, figuring out your score, and then hoping that your brain will avoid the same kinds of mistakes on the test is wishful thinking. Following the steps below will help you get the most out of your official ETS GRE practice test materials. (And if you don’t yet have access to the major practice materials for th ..read more

Over the many years that I’ve been a tutor, I’ve declaimed on numerous occasions that the act of studying only from a deck of flashcards has limited efficacy. That’s why my answer to the common question, How do I improve my reading comprehension? is simply this—read voraciously from sources that challenge you to think critically and analyze. Here are my top sources for GRE reading comprehension practice, along with excerpts and vocabulary lists to help you get started! Table of Contents Why Reading Vocab in Context Matters for the GRE GRE Reading Comprehension Practice: Passages, Analysis, a ..read more

Of all GRE Verbal question types, GRE Critical Reasoning questions can be especially frustrating, particularly if you’re encountering them for the first time! If you’ve taken an exam like the SAT that doesn’t have this question type, the logical analysis these questions require can feel unfamiliar. Luckily, there’s an easy solution to that—working through plenty of Critical Reasoning questions during your GRE Verbal practice! Try your hand at the GRE Critical Reasoning questions below, then read through the answers and explanations that follow. If you still want more practice, take a GRE pract ..read more

GRE verbal practice is an essential part of your GRE prep! Read on for 27 GRE verbal reasoning practice questions, covering the question formats, types, and difficulty levels you’ll see on test day. If you want to start right away, use the table below to jump to each practice question. If you’re returning to this post, skip to the important takeaways. And once you feel confident in all the areas, head over to our GRE practice test to test your knowledge! GRE Verbal Practice Table of Contents Long GRE Reading Comprehension Sample Passage and Questions Short GRE Reading Comprehension Sample Pa ..read more

The content in this post applies in 2024 to the new, shorter GRE! When you sit down at the computer on test day, the very first thing you’ll encounter is the GRE AWA Issue essay. For a lot of test-takers, this will feel daunting. But not you! In this article, Magoosh’s experts will guide you through the most important steps in attacking the analyze an issue task. In addition, we’ll take a look at student examples of the GRE “Analyze an Issue” task so that you can understand what gets a high score—and what doesn’t—on the official exam. Table of Contents An Overview of the GRE Issue Essay Top ..read more

Worrying about the GRE essays? A lot of test-takers find it intimidating to sit down at their computer on test day and write an essay in 30 minutes. GRE analytical writing can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. A handful of key GRE analytical writing tips will help you sit down at those word processors and proceed—with confidence—to get the GRE score you want. In this article, we’ll take a look at the GRE writing tips you can use to boost your essay score on the Argument essay. Here are all the GRE essay tips you’ll need to send you on your way to that perfect score. General GRE An ..read more

Your personal statement should demonstrate that you have thought deeply about why you are making the decision to go to grad school and that you are an excellent fit for your target school. Sounds a little challenging? Don’t worry, these personal statement examples will break down the strategy of writing a strong graduate school application. Comparing Graduate School Personal Statement Examples Below I will share types of personal statement examples: one with a strong writing approach and one that lacks clarity and may cause confusion for an admissions committee reader. Then I will describe th ..read more