Getting into Graduate School in Archaeology
Getting into Graduate School: The Series
A four part series on going to graduate school in archaeology, including why you would want to go, how to choose a school, and the application process.
Why You Should (or Should Not) Go to Graduate School
Deciding to go to graduate school is one of the tougher decisions you'll have to make as a beginning archaeologist. To be a career archaeologist, you'll need that advanced degree; but having it may not be the best ticket to another career. Here are some suggestions.
Hal Rager: Why I Went to Graduate School
Archaeologist and former grad student Hal Rager explains why he made the decision to get that advanced degree in archaeology
John Dockall: Why I Went to Graduate School
Archaeologist and former graduate student John Dockall describes his thought processes leading him to take the big step and go to graduate school in archaeology.
Choosing the Right Graduate School in Archaeology
Choosing the right school to pursue a graduate degree is a personal decision, that has professional and career implications. Here are some suggestions about what to consider.
M.S. Forstadt Explains: Why I Chose this Graduate School
Archaeologist and former graduate student M.S. Forstadt explains how he searched and finally found the perfect grad school for him.
John Dockall Explains: Why I Chose this Graduate School
Archaeologist and former graduate student explains how he came to choose the same university he was attending when he decided to go for his PhD.
Hal Rager Explains: Why I Chose this Graduate School
Archaeologist and former grad student Hal Rager explains why he chose his particular university to get an advanced degree in archaeology.
Applying to Graduate School
The application process for getting into a graduate school is complicated and tricky; but here are some suggestions from some applicant survivors on what they think worked for them.
John Dockall Explains: How I Got Into Graduate School
Archaeologist John Dockall explains what he thinks did the trick for his successful application to graduate school
Susan Duncan Explains: How I Got into Graduate School
Archaeologist Susan Duncan explains what she thought did the trick to get herself accepted into the graduate school of her choice.
M.S. Forstadt Explains: How I Got Into Graduate School (the Application Process)
Archaeologist M.S. Forstadt gives his best tips for successfully steering his way through the application process for graduate school acceptance.