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GRE study guide: Analytical Writing section

The GRE’s Analytical Writing section requires you to write two essays in one hour — one Issue essay and one Argument essay. You’ll be scored…

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A beginner’s guide to taking the GRE

  The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is not a test that you can cram for. Whether it’s your first time taking it or if you’re…

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New accelerated Master of Science in Design + Innovation engages five disciplines, sparks creativity, excites employers

The new University of Wisconsin–Madison accelerated Master of Science in Design + Innovation gives new meaning to collaboration. Combining expertise from five schools and colleges…

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Reference check: Keeping professional references updated

Many people don’t give much thought to their professional references — until they need them. At that point, there’s often a mad scramble to find…

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How to recover from a job interview blunder

A career counselor explains common interview blunders and how to fix them.

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Student learns to balance work and life with online master’s in clinical nutrition

When Jennifer Raabe decided to go to graduate school, she had the same questions and concerns that most adults do. Here’s how the University of…

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Accelerated bachelor’s helps student transition to nursing career quickly

Learn how UW–Madison’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing helps students like Elizabeth Arth pursue a new career and follow their dreams.

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How job searching has changed over the last decade

Did the Great Recession make job searching easier or more difficult? Learn four ways job hunting has changed over the past ten years.

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4 tips to keep up academic momentum over the summer

Maximize your time this summer by focusing on the four R’s for summer success: research, resume, reflection and reward. 

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Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science helps student kick-start her career

The Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science is designed for those with bachelor’s degrees in fields other than actuarial science and can be completed in as little as nine months.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate offers specialized training for rural communities

The 18-month Psychiatric Mental Health certificate trains students to deliver complex diagnoses and expand their knowledge of psychiatric nursing methods.

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Setting the stage for a startup with the M.S. in Biotechnology Program

The two-year MS in Biotechnology Program prepares students for the industry with a multidisciplinary lineup of science, business, and law courses.

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M.S. in Agricultural & Applied Economics offers new professional certification

UW–Madison students in the M.S. Agricultural & Applied Economics Professional program can now complete the NABE’s Certified Business Economist Certification simultaneously.

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Five ways online students can prepare for going back to school

Going back to school often evokes memories of freshly sharpened number two pencils and packs of loose leaf paper, but there’s a lot more to it when you’re attending university online.

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Six ways to finance your education

When pursuing more education, working adults have many financial resources to help them along the way.

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M.S. in Biotechnology helps graduate grow his career over and over again

The two-year program’s courses delve into project management, molecular technologies, licensing, patents, and more.

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Building a legal career in Silicon Valley with an M.S. in Biotechnology

Gross chose UW–Madison’s program to become conversant in biotechnology language and better understand some of the industry’s most complex issues.

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M.S. in Biotechnology prepares pharmacist for her industry’s future

The two-year program includes courses in business, science, and law, which are taught by UW–Madison faculty, industry regulators, and leaders of Madison-area biotech companies.

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Detecting cancer as early as possible with help from the M.S. in Biotechnology Program

Matter prepared for his future with coursework about intellectual property, business strategies, regulations and ethics, and commercialization pathways.

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Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science helps math lover launch rewarding career

“I came into the program struggling to stand out in my actuarial job search. I left with a solid job lined up and a ton of preparation for future actuarial exams,” says recent graduate Cole Sebald.

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How to determine and boost your value on the job market

By gaining expertise in a new and challenging area, you’re likely to increase your worth.

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Developing a managerial mindset with the M.S. in Biotechnology Program

The Master of Science in Biotechnology Program is geared toward working scientists, business people, attorneys, and other professionals with busy schedules.

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BSN@Home helps 55-year-old student earn her nursing degree

“I love to learn, and I felt the four-year degree would make me a more well-rounded person,” says recent graduate JoAnn Brink.

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