Choosing between multiple graduate programs involves more than assessing academics or rankings. This article offers a holistic framework for decision-making, emphasizing academic fit, support networks, and alignment with values. Through practical advice and personal stories from students and faculty, we encourage readers to consider their…

Undergraduate science majors entering their final (senior) year face a critical decision: whether to pursue post-baccalaureate degrees and continue on the path to careers in biomedical, medical or public health fields. Large disparities in socioeconomic factors contribute to the high rate of attrition of under-represented minority (URM) students…