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here at magoosh, we know grad school hopefuls have many factors to weigh when considering different programs: how prestigious is this university vs. that one? what’s the cost of tuition and how much will i make after graduation? can i afford to live near campus? what if i need a break from studying, to grab a drink with friends? will i even have friends?

it’s overwhelming. that’s why we set out to identify the very best u.s. cities for grad school life—cities that exist at the rare intersection where opportunity, quality academics, and robust social life meet. our goal: to make the task of narrowing down grad school options less daunting.

to identify the best locations, magoosh experts analyzed federal data for 117 cities* that are home to the top 150 american universities. our experts examined 12 key factors—specially tailored to the needs of graduate students—to determine where prospective students can expect to find a well-rounded place to call home sweet grad-school home. among the data sets we crunched and analyzed: “bars, restaurants and entertainment options per capita,” “median salary for grad degree holders,” “research funding at surrounding universities,” “average monthly costs,” “walk score,” and much more.

continue reading to find the top ranking cities, a few key facts and findings about the top 25 cities, and a full explanation of our methodology.

*we use the term “cities” to refer to both cities and towns—just for simplicity!

the rankings

rank city total score (out of 100) economic score (out of 50) social life score (out of 30) academic environment score (out of 20)
1 clemson, sc 78.22 42.11 19.99 16.12
2 ann arbor, mi 77.78 38.91 21.66 17.22
3 new york, ny 77.77 30.55 30.00 17.22
4 boulder, co 77.32 37.04 24.16 16.12
5 seattle, wa 76.29 39.35 22.50 14.44
6 hanover, nh 76.20 31.47 25.83 18.90
7 pasadena, ca 75.92 35.64 24.16 16.12
8 berkeley, ca 75.65 27.32 28.33 20.00
9 provo, ut 75.56 45.83 17.50 12.23
10 durham, nc 75.28 33.33 25.83 16.12
11 los angeles, ca 74.70 33.32 24.16 17.22
12 hoboken, nj 74.64 29.63 30.00 15.01
13 state college, pa 74.52 31.47 25.83 17.22
14 princeton, nj 74.36 29.63 25.83 18.90
15 nashville, tn 74.06 42.11 15.83 16.12
16 oxford, oh 73.41 41.19 19.99 12.23
17 palo alto, ca 73.15 31.49 21.66 20.00
18 chicago, il 72.85 31.47 24.16 17.22
18 madison, wi 72.85 34.25 24.16 14.44
20 houghton, mi 72.77 33.32 30.00 9.45
21 iowa city, ia 72.68 35.18 24.16 13.34
22 columbia, mo 72.67 42.11 20.00 10.56
23 villanova, pa 72.49 37.49 19.99 15.01
24 ithaca, ny 72.40 24.07 28.33 20.00
25 providence, ri 72.21 30.54 28.33 13.34
26 philadelphia, pa 71.92 33.32 24.16 14.44
27 new haven, ct 71.92 30.54 24.16 17.22
28 lincoln, ne 71.74 41.19 19.99 10.56
29 charlottesville, va 71.29 35.18 19.99 16.12
30 newark, de 70.82 37.49 19.99 13.34
31 cambridge, ma 70.55 26.39 24.16 20.00
32 amherst, ma 70.17 32.39 21.66 16.12
33 cincinnati, oh 70.08 41.19 18.33 10.56
34 san diego, ca 70.07 35.64 19.99 14.44
35 new orleans, la 69.89 32.39 24.16 13.34
36 atlanta, ga 69.80 34.25 18.33 17.22
37 pullman, wa 69.72 38.88 17.50 13.34
38 davis, ca 69.45 37.50 15.83 16.12
39 fayetteville, ar 69.44 43.05 15.83 10.56
40 minneapolis, mn 69.33 32.39 22.50 14.44
41 denver, co 69.26 37.04 19.99 12.23
42 west lafayette, in 69.25 31.47 21.66 16.12
43 san francisco, ca 68.53 29.63 26.67 12.23
44 cleveland, oh 68.23 39.34 18.33 10.56
45 chapel hill, nc 68.23 35.18 15.83 17.22
45 durham, nh 68.23 35.18 15.83 17.22
45 storrs, ct 68.23 36.56 18.33 13.34
48 lawrence, ks 68.03 33.31 24.16 10.56
49 columbus, oh 67.75 33.32 19.99 14.44
50 athens, ga 67.57 38.40 15.83 13.34
50 austin, tx 67.57 34.24 19.99 13.34
52 irvine, ca 67.41 29.63 21.66 16.12
53 ames, ia 67.40 35.18 21.66 10.56
54 washington, dc 67.32 28.70 22.5 16.12
55 coral gables, fl 67.12 33.79 19.99 13.34
56 east lansing, mi 66.94 33.32 17.50 16.12
57 south bend, in 66.84 35.17 18.33 13.34
58 richardson, tx 66.66 40.27 15.83 10.56
59 st. louis, mo 66.56 33.79 18.33 14.44
60 stony brook, ny 66.49 28.70 21.67 16.12
61 hempstead, ny 66.48 28.70 28.33 9.45
62 college station, tx 66.37 36.10 15.83 14.44
63 baltimore, md 66.10 33.32 18.34 14.44
64 malibu, ca 66.02 29.63 24.16 12.23
65 fort collins, co 65.74 35.18 20.00 10.56
66 lexington, ky 65.72 39.33 15.83 10.56
67 dallas, tx 65.55 40.27 15.83 9.45
68 williamsburg, va 65.36 27.30 25.83 12.23
69 champaign, il 64.80 31.47 19.99 13.34
70 norman, ok 64.79 38.40 15.83 10.56
71 pittsburgh, pa 64.52 27.31 19.99 17.22
72 auburn, al 64.35 39.34 11.67 13.34
73 houston, tx 64.07 36.56 14.17 13.34
74 boston, ma 63.89 26.39 24.16 13.34
75 worcester, ma 63.69 34.25 19.99 9.45
76 dayton, oh 63.14 41.19 14.17 7.78
77 santa barbara, ca 62.97 25.47 24.16 13.34
78 salt lake city, ut 62.69 37.96 14.17 10.56
79 bloomington, in 62.49 29.16 19.99 13.34
80 raleigh, nc 62.49 33.32 15.83 13.34
81 eugene, or 62.48 29.15 19.99 13.34
82 tulsa, ok 62.03 38.41 14.17 9.45
83 fairfax, va 61.85 29.63 21.66 10.56
84 st. paul, mn 61.83 32.39 19.99 9.45
85 tallahassee, fl 61.75 34.24 14.17 13.34
86 south orange, nj 61.67 27.78 21.66 12.23
87 medford, ma 61.39 26.39 21.66 13.34
88 tuscaloosa, al 61.38 37.48 11.67 12.23
89 santa cruz, ca 61.31 25.47 22.50 13.34
90 riverside, ca 61.11 37.50 15.83 7.78
91 binghamton, ny 61.10 26.38 24.16 10.56
92 albany, ny 61.09 30.54 19.99 10.56
93 waco, tx 60.92 39.8 11.67 9.45
94 blacksburg, va 60.92 27.30 17.50 16.12
95 winston-salem, nc 60.84 33.33 14.17 13.34
96 oxford, ms 60.64 34.25 15.83 10.56
97 gainesville, fl 60.34 30.07 15.83 14.44
98 waltham, ma 60.28 26.39 21.66 12.23
99 syracuse, ny 59.99 30.55 19.99 9.45
100 burlington, vt 59.72 22.22 24.16 13.34
101 tempe, az 59.71 33.32 15.83 10.56
102 bethlehem, pa 59.06 29.62 19.99 9.45
103 baton rouge, la 58.98 34.25 14.17 10.56
104 rochester, ny 58.78 28.23 19.99 10.56
105 athens, oh 58.41 31.46 17.50 9.45
106 milwaukee, wi 58.32 30.54 18.33 9.45
107 corvallis, or 57.85 27.30 19.99 10.56
108 newark, nj 57.40 25.46 24.16 7.78
109 newton, ma 57.23 26.39 15.83 15.01
110 tucson, az 57.12 35.17 14.17 7.78
111 troy, ny 56.92 26.37 19.99 10.56
112 knoxville, tn 56.66 36.09 10.01 10.56
113 new brunswick, nj 56.02 25.46 20.00 10.56
114 manhattan, ks 55.55 29.16 15.83 10.56
115 fort worth, tx 55.36 34.24 11.67 9.45
116 columbia, sc 53.42 30.07 10.01 13.34
117 college park, md 52.96 21.29 18.33 13.34

 
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some key facts and findings about the top 25 cities

please note: the select facts and findings listed below represent only a part of the metrics that contributed to each city’s final score. for a full list of metrics considered, please see the methodology section below.

at a glance:

  • grad degree holders can expect to make the most in palo alto, ca, where master’s and doctoral degree holders make a median salary of $113,834. the story is different in bloomington, in (ranked #79 on our list), where the median salary for grad degree holders is $38,911.
  • provo, ut ranked #1 in the category of economics with average monthly expenses there rounding out at $3,209. compare that to new york, ny with an average monthly spending estimate of $5,014. clemson, sc was a close second for best economic score with average monthly expenses of $3,280.
  • hoboken, nj and new york, ny tied for the #1 ranking in the category of social life, each with a total of 34,085 restaurants, bars and arts/entertainment options to choose from—thanks in large part to each area’s proximity to manhattan. each city has a “walk score” of 95/100 and 89/100 respectively.
  • palo alto, ca (home to stanford university), ithaca, ny (home to cornell university), and berkeley, ca (home to uc berkeley) all tied for the #1 spot in the academic environment category. out of the three schools, stanford has the most research funding (r&d expenditures) at a whopping $1.02 billion in funding, according to a 2015 u.s. news and world report study. cornell comes in second at $954 million.


  1. clemson, sc

clemson is a small, lush city tucked up in the northwest corner of south carolina. it’s home to the clemson university, which is famous for its world-class football program (the clemson tigers) and is the reason the city got its nickname: “tigertown”. clemson, sc earned its number one place atop this list for its nearly perfect economical score (thanks to its low average monthly expenses), its vibrant social community of students, low crime rate, and its impressive academic standing. clemson university is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the u.s. and in 2015, princeton review ranked the city of clemson no. 1 in “town-and-gown” relations with the university (that means the community and university are the best of friends).

  • top ranking university in this city: clemson university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $57,697
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,280
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 1017
  • walk score: 76/100

photo used with permission from clemson university

 

  1. ann arbor, mi

ann arbor is the sixth largest city in michigan and home of the university of michigan—one of the foremost research universities in the u.s. the university is located near the downtown area where you’ll find a large restaurant scene, art museums, and … lots of books. ann arbor, in fact, ranks as the no. 1 u.s. city for number of booksellers and books sold per capita. but don’t worry, even if books aren’t your thing, umich’s sports teams have an impressive standing in the big 10 conference and they always put on a show for their diehard fans. you’ll find yourself yelling “go blue!” in no time.

  • top ranking university in this city: university of michigan
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $61,529
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,665
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 493
  • walk score: 50/100

photo attribution: flickr user ian freimuth

 

  1. new york, ny (tie for #1 best social life)

while not the most affordable city on this list, new york is certainly the most lively. if you’re looking for a place to work hard and play hard, this city is the grad school location for you. not only is new york city home to five of the top 150 universities in the u.s., it also has more than 34,000 outing options. graduate students would really have to try to be bored in this city.

  • top ranking universities in this city: columbia university, new york university, fordham university, yeshiva university, the new school
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $72,389
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $5,014
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): $34,085
  • walk score: 89/100

photo used under license from shutterstock.com

 

  1. boulder, co

a mere 30-minute drive from the bustling hub of denver transports you to boulder—a place to experience another side of co life. the city is a thriving community of arts, shopping, hiking, student life, and laid-back hang-out vibes. the downtown area, split down the middle by high-energy and pedestrian-friendly pearl street, runs right along the university’s campus and offers plenty of activities for grad students looking to unwind. (the city’s proximity to excellent skiing doesn’t hurt either.) as for academics, boulder also has you covered. the university of colorado boulder ranks #92 on the top 150 list and comprises nine colleges and over 150 academic programs.

  • top ranking university in this city: university of colorado boulder
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $58,559
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,045
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 628
  • walk score: 58/100

photo attribution: flickr user let ideas compete

 

  1. seattle, wa

famed for its iconic space needle, unrelenting rain, coffee scene, and beautiful summers, seattle is also marked by the presence of numerous academic institutions such as the university of washington, seattle university, and seattle pacific university. the university of washington (founded ca. 1861) is nationally ranked and is one of the oldest schools on the west coast. the campus, home to large blossoming cherry trees in the spring and summer, is a quick 15-minute drive (or 30-minute bus ride) to downtown seattle. there, you’ll find plenty to explore—from bookstores, to cozy cafes, to must-visit locations like pike place market.

  • top ranking university in this city: university of washington
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $71,933
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,882
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 5367
  • walk score: 73/100

photo used under license from checubus / shutterstock.com

 

  1. hanover, nh

located on the western side of new hampshire with a scenic view of the winding connecticut river, hanover is a relic of early american and new england style. its access to outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, skiing and—of course—its proximity to a premier ivy league school, make this city a haven for graduate students. whether you’re staying close to campus with a visit to the upper valley shopping center, or getting away by taking a short drive to lebanon, vermont, you’re sure to discover new places to unwind, study and explore.

  • top ranking university in this city: dartmouth college
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $67,252
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,980
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 427
  • walk score: 66/100

photo attribution: flickr user josue mendivil

 

  1. pasadena, ca

just a 20-minute drive from downtown la is sunny pasadena—a small city tucked up against the foothills of the san gabriel mountain range. this city is home to caltech, an excellent school with an extremely competitive acceptance rate (which averages about 11% each year). if you can get into one of their highly selective programs, well, first off: congratulations. second: you’ve found yourself in an awesome city. pasadena’s downtown area provides an escape from the la hustle where you can find world-class shopping to fit any budget, boisterous bars, and delicious restaurants. similar to la, it’s not cheap, but it is a lot of fun. need a study break from caltech? easy. the downtown area is a quick 15-minute bus ride away.

  • top ranking university in this city: california institute of technology (caltech)
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $77,470
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,165
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 26,483. note: this number takes into account pasadena’s close proximity to downtown la (20-minute drive, 30-minute bus ride).
  • walk score: 66/100

photo used under license from angel dibilio / shutterstock.com

 

  1. berkeley, ca (tie for #1 academic environment)

want to experience the bay area, but are worried the san francisco fog just isn’t your thing? welcome to berkeley. this city is the location of america’s no. 1 public university, uc berkeley, and—of course—magoosh hq. situated above the san francisco bay, berkeley is a small city of eucalyptus trees, redwoods, and a famously-funky downtown. heralded by many as one of the birthplaces of the 60s hippie movement, berkeley has continued to carry its alternative reputation with pride. telegraph avenue, located right next to campus, is probably one of the few places you’ll be able to bump shoulders with world-renowned scholars, critically-acclaimed authors, and people dressed head-to-toe in hemp all in the span of one block. berkeley is also a convenient 30-minute ride from downtown san francisco using public transportation.

  • top ranking university in this city: university of california, berkeley (cal)
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $62,483
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,669
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 7977. note: this number takes into account berkeley’s close proximity to san francisco and oakland (30 minutes on bart to sf, 10 minutes to downtown oakland).
  • walk score: 81/100

photo used under license from shutterstock, inc.

 

  1. provo, ut (#1 most economical city)

the third largest city in utah, provo is a welcoming community set along the bank of utah lake. the city was ranked by forbes in 2015 one the best small- and medium-sized cities for business and careers, and is a focus area for technological development in utah, with a handful of billion-dollar startups headquartered in its downtown area. provo is also home to brigham young university (byu), which is the third largest private university in the u.s. and operated by the lds church. approximately 99% of the student body is a member of the lds church, and because the church subsidizes student costs at the university, tuition is shockingly low compared to other schools’ at just $6,880 for lds grad students and $13,760 for non-lds.

  • top ranking university in this city: brigham young university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $59,764
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,209
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 425
  • walk score: 47/100

photo used under license from johnny adolphson / shutterstock.com

 

  1. durham, nc

graduate students at duke university are sure to be pleasantly surprised when they find that downtown durham—filled with shopping, dining, nightlife, local breweries and museums—is a mere 20-minute bus ride from campus. given duke’s academic prestige and durham’s vibrant social scene, this city is sure to be a grad student hit. whether you’re conducting research in one of duke’s world-class facilities or hanging with friends in the renovated american tobacco entertainment district, we’re sure you’ll find ways to stay busy in durham.

  • top ranking university in this city: duke university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $56,054
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,527
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 659
  • walk score: 28/100

photo used under license from sean pavone / shutterstock.com

 

  1. los angeles, ca

  • top ranking universities in this city: unviersity of california, los angeles (ucla), university of southern california (usc)
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $68,568
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,165
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 26,483
  • walk score: 66/100

 

  1. hoboken, nj (tie for #1 best social life)

  • top ranking university in this city: stevens institute of technology
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $92,238
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,461
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 34,085. note: this number takes into account hoboken’s close proximity to new york city (20 minutes on the subway).
  • walk score: 95/100

 

  1. state college, pa

  • top ranking university in this city: pennsylvania state university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $60,535
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,563
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 200
  • walk score: 68/100

 

  1. princeton, nj

  • top ranking university in this city: princeton university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $83,831
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,311
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 460
  • walk score: 71/100

 

  1. nashville, tn

  • top ranking university in this city: vanderbilt university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $59,718
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,159
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 2662
  • walk score: 28/100

 

  1. oxford, oh

  • top ranking university in this city: miami university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $63,429
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,210
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 2588. note: this number takes into account oxford’s proximity to downtown cincinnati.
  • walk score: 44/100

 

  1. palo alto, ca (tie for #1 academic environment)

  • top ranking university in this city: stanford university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $113,834
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,835
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 2422
  • walk score: 57/100

 

  1. chicago, il (tie for #18)

  • top ranking universities in this city: university of chicago, loyola university chicago, depaul university, northwestern university (nu’s b-school is located in nearby evanston)
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $68,190
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,729
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 11,562
  • walk score: 78/100

 

  1. madison, wi (tie for #18)

  • top ranking university in this city: university of wisconsin, madison
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $56,310
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,605
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 1135
  • walk score: 48/100

 

  1. houghton, mi

  • top ranking university in this city: michigan technological university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $47,750
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,278
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 84
  • walk score: 75/100

 

  1. iowa city, ia

  • top ranking university in this city: university of iowa
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $55,689
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,494
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 269
  • walk score: 43/100

 

  1. columbia, mo

  • top ranking university in this city: university of missouri
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $52,974
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,271
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 262
  • walk score: 29/100

 

  1. villanova, pa

  • top ranking university in this city: villanova university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $74,749
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,052
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 649
  • walk score: 43/100

 

  1. ithaca, ny (tie for #1 academic environment)

  • top ranking university in this city: cornell university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $45,625
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $4,464
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 179
  • walk score: 67/100

 

  1. providence, ri

  • top ranking university in this city: brown university
  • median salary for grad degree holders in area: $60,425
  • average monthly expenses (housing + everyday costs): $3,703
  • total “outing” options (restaurants, bars, arts & entertainment): 2681
  • walk score: 78/100

 

 

our methodology

to identify the best cities for grad school, magoosh analyzed federal data for 117 cities in the u.s. these cities are home to the 150 top national universities according to u.s. world and news report. each city was examined in three major areas—1. economics, 2. academic environment, and 3. social life—and then given a score based on how it stacked up against other cities in each category. for simplicity’s sake, we’re using the term “cities” to refer to both university cities and towns.

we assigned a weighted score to each city based on how well it performed in 12 key metrics spread across the three major categories outlined above. each of the metics was chosen with the specific needs of graduate students in mind. the 12 metrics were graded on a 100-point scale—100 being the most favorable situation for grad students. we gave most weight to the category of “economics” (50%), assigned a weight of 30% to “social life,” and 20% to “academic environment”. this decision was based on feedback we received in a survey of magoosh grad students asking which areas mattered most to them when considering university locations. the data were collected using each city’s metropolitan statistical area.

to rank each city, we took the sum of its scores across the three major categories and made that its final score. each city’s placement was determined by how well its total score out of 100 compared to other cities’ total scores.

below is a breakdown of how each of the 12 metrics was weighted across the three major categories.

economics (50 pts)

  • rate of unemployment: full weight (~5.56)
  • job growth: full weight (~5.56)
  • median salary for person (aged 25+) with master’s degree or higher: double weight (~12.51)
  • monthly housing costs: full weight (~5.56)
  • average monthly expenses: triple weight (~18.03)

    • note: this is an average of the monthly expenses for three groups: single adults, married couples, and married couples with one child—based on common grad student demographics.

  • childcare costs: half weight (~2.78)

social life (30 pts)

  • “outing” options per capita (per 10k people): full weight (~12.5)

    • note: outing options took into account the number of bars, restaurants and cultural/entertainment venues per city

  • walk score: full weight (~12.5)
  • crime rate: half weight (~5)

academic environment (20 pts)

  • highest ranked university in area: full weight (~8.34)
  • total research funding (r&d expenditures) in area: half weight (~3.32)
  • percent of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher: full weight (~8.34)

 

sources: we created this study using data collected from the u.s. census bureau, bureau of labor statistics, federal bureau of investigation, u.s. news & world report, numbeo, walkscore.com, and careertrends.com.

if you’re interested in seeing the full data set, write to us at press@www.catharsisit.com. we welcome your thoughts and questions in the comments below!

 
 

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/best-cities-grad-school/feed/ 1 from campus to capitol: the top southern alma maters for congress members //www.catharsisit.com/blog/campus-to-capitol-top-southern-alma-maters-congress/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/campus-to-capitol-top-southern-alma-maters-congress/#respond tue, 01 nov 2016 22:22:25 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=4352 check out our ranking of southern schools and colleges that have produced the most members of today’s us congresspersons.

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]]> college rivalries are fierce, especially in the south. but which southern schools can claim the most alumni in today’s us congress? and did your own university make the list?

magoosh analyzed data from every college and university across the us to find out how many current congressmen and women graduated from each. below is a ranking of southern schools and colleges that have produced the most members of today’s us congresspersons.

to learn more about the educational backgrounds of current members of congress, visit degrees of red and blue.

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1st place 

each 1st place school has ten alumni currently in u.s. congress.

university of florida

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  • rep. jeff miller (r-fl): b.a. journalism
  • rep. john mica (r-fl): b.a. education
  • rep. corrine brown (d-fl): m.a. education
  • rep. debbie wasserman shultz (d-fl): b.a. & m.p.s. (master of political science)
  • rep. evan jenkins (r-wv): b.a. business administration
  • rep. gus bilirakis (r-fl): b.a. political science
  • rep. ander crenshaw (r-fl): j.d.
  • sen. marco rubio (r-fl): b.a. political science
  • rep. tom rooney (r-fl): m.a. political science
  • rep. ted yoho (r-fl): b.a. agriculture & dvm (doctor of veterinary medicine

fun fact: 9 out of 10 uf alumni in u.s. congress chose to stay in-state and rep florida. that’s 9 gators currently repping the sunshine state! #gatornation

university of virginia

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  • rep. mark sanford (r-sc): mba
  • sen. shelley moore capito (r-wv): m.ed. (master of higher ed counseling)
  • rep. andy barr (r-ky): b.a. government and philosophy
  • rep. sean patrick malone (d-ny): b.a. international relations & j.d.
  • sen. angus king (ind-me): j.d.
  • sen. bill nelson (d-fl): j.d.
  • sen. john cornyn (r-tx): j.d.
  • rep. randy forbes (r-va): j.d.
  • rep. sheila jackson lee (d-tx): j.d.
  • sen. sheldon whitehouse (d-ri): j.d.

fun fact: there are 9 more uva alums in today’s congress than vt alums. something to smack talk about at the next commonwealth cup?

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2nd place

each 2nd place school has seven alumni currently in u.s. congress.

university of georgia

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  • rep. austin scott (r-ga): b.a. risk management and insurance
  • rep. buddy carter (r-ga): b.a. pharmacy
  • sen. johnny isakson (r-ga): b.a. business administration
  • rep. tom graves (r-ga): b.a. business administration
  • rep. ander crenshaw (r-fl): b.a.
  • rep. rob woodall (r-ga): j.d.
  • rep. dina titus (d-nv): m.p.s. (master of political science)

fun fact: uga doesn’t only produce u.s. politicians. its list of famous alumni also includes abd al-karim al-iryani, the prime minister of yemen from 1998 to 2001. he got his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agriculture at uga. (source)

university of north carolina at chapel hill

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  • rep. rob wittman (r-va): m.p.h. (master of public health)
  • rep. susan davis (d-ca): m.s.w. (master of social work)
  • rep. jim cooper (d-tn): b.a. history and economics
  • rep. mick mulvaney (r-sc): j.d.
  • rep. gwen graham (d-fl): b.a. political science
  • rep. virginia foxx (r-nc): b.a. english and sociology
  • rep. david price (d-nc): b.a. history

fun fact: it’s no wonder budding politicians are attracted to this university. unc is home to campus y, a nationally-renowned social justice center founded in 1859. campus y is home to many international and service organizations and has consistently been the center of progressive movements within unc. (source)

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3rd place 

each 3rd place school has six alumni currently in u.s. congress.

university of mississippi 

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  • sen. jeanne shaheen (d-nh): m.p.s. (master of political science)
  • rep. john fleming (r-la): b.s. pharmacy & m.d.
  • rep. gregg harper (r-ms): j.d.
  • sen. roger wicker (r-ms): b.a. journalism and political science & j.d.
  • sen. thad cochran (r-ms): b.a. psychology & j.d.
  • rep. trent kelly (r-ms): b.a. business administration & j.d.

fun fact: these congressmen aren’t the only high-profile law school graduates from university of mississippi. legal thriller writer john grisham also got his j.d. at ole miss law and served as a u.s. representative for mississippi from 1984-1990. (source)

university of miami 

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  • rep. patrick murphy (d-fl): b.a. business administration
  • rep. carlos curbelo (r-fl): b.a. public administration & m.p.a.
  • rep. frederica wilson (d-fl): m.ed. (master of elementary education)
  • sen. marco rubio (r-fl): j.d.
  • rep. tom rooney (r-fl): j.d.
  • rep. ileana ros-lehtinen (r-fl): d.ed. (doctor of higher education)

fun fact: marco rubio isn’t the only one to come out of um with presidential dreams. former president of perú, fernando belaúnde terry, also attended um and studied architecture before transferring. (source)

university of alabama

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  • rep. gary palmer (r-al): b.a. operations management
  • rep. chris collins (r-ny): mba
  • sen. richard shelby (r-al): b.a. pre-law; llb
  • rep. bradley byrne (r-al): j.d.
  • sen. jeff sessions (r-al): j.d.
  • rep. mo brooks (r-al): j.d.

fun fact: we all know ua churns out a crimson tide of all-star athletes. but did you know the school has also produced more than 40 political activists, attorneys, and national and state politicians? among the most notable are maud mclure kelly, the first woman to practice law in alabama, and william brockman bankhead, former speaker of the house. (source)

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4th place

each 4th place school has five alumni currently in u.s. congress.

louisiana state university

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  • rep. steve scalise (r-la): b.s. computer programming
  • rep. jeff fortenberry (r-ne): b.a. economics
  • rep. charles boustany (r-la): m.d.
  • sen. bill cassidy (r-la): b.a. biochemistry & m.d.
  • rep. ralph abraham (r-la): b.a. veterinary medicine & m.d.

fun fact: lsu must really trust the governing abilities of its student body. the school’s student government controls $5.5 million a year to do things like support student initiatives and fund the sg newspaper initiative that provides free copies of the advocate, wall street journal, and the new york times. (source)

vanderbilt university 

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  • rep. french hill (r-ar): b.a. economics
  • sen. lamar alexander (r-tn): b.a. latin american history
  • rep. steve cohen (d-tn): b.a.
  • rep. leonard lance (r-nj): j.d.
  • rep. luke messer (r-in): j.d.

fun fact: these congressmen must have had really stellar sat scores. vanderbilt is known as one of the most selective universities in the u.s. in 2016, it only accepted 8.8% of its 28,700 applicants. (source)

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5th place

each 5th place school has four alumni currently in u.s. congress.

university of south carolina

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  • rep. tom rice (r-sc): b.a. accounting, m.a.acct. & j.d.
  • rep. trey gowdy (r-sc): j.d.
  • rep. joe wilson (r-sc): j.d.
  • sen. lindsey graham (r-sc): b.a. psychology & j.d.

fun fact: senator lindsey graham was the first person in his extended family to attend college. he got both his undergraduate and j.d. at university of south carolina. (source)

university of kentucky

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  • rep. louise slaughter (d-ny): b.s. microbiology & m.p.h. (master of public health)
  • rep. andy barr (r-ky): j.d.
  • rep. ed whitfield (r-ky): b.a. political science, j.d.
  • sen. mitch mcconnell (r-ky, senate majority leader): j.d.

fun fact: more than half of uk’s alumni still live in kentucky, including the four congresspersons above. no wonder the wildcats’ cheering section is always so strong!

university of tennessee

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  • rep. phil roe (r-tn): m.d.
  • sen. bob corker (r-tn): b.a. industrial management
  • rep. jimmy duncan (r-tn): b.a. journalism
  • rep. chuck fleischmann (r-tn): j.d.

fun fact: ut is one of the oldest public universities in the u.s. and its political roots run deep. in fact, it is the only university in america with three ongoing presidential papers projects — all for presidents from tennesseee (andrew jackson, james k. polk and andrew johnson). (source)

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6th place

each 6th place school has three alumni currently in u.s. congress.

wake forest university

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  • sen. richard burr (r-nc): b.a. communications
  • rep. donna edwards (d-md): b.a. english and spanish
  • rep. george holding (r-nc): b.a. classics & j.d.

fun fact: burr, edwards and holding are in some very impressive company as wake forest alumni. among the school’s most famous graduates is world-renowned poet maya angelou. (source)

samford university 

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  • rep. dennis ross (r-fl): j.d.
  • rep. martha roby (r-al): j.d.
  • rep. robert aderholt (r-al): j.d.

fun fact: the cumberland school of law at samford university is the the 11th oldest law school in the country. its graduates include all three representatives above, two u.s. supreme court justices, and cordell hull (“the father of the united nations”). (source)

washington and lee university

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  • rep. joe wilson (r-sc): b.a. political science
  • rep. bob goodlatte (r-va): j.d.
  • rep. morgan griffith (r-va): j.d.

fun fact: this university used to be called liberty hall, so why is it called washington and lee today? 1. because in 1796, george washington endowed the school with $20k in stock (which was unheard of at the time); and 2. because after his defeat in the civil war, general robert e. lee served as the university’s president until his death. (source)

fisk university

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  • rep. john lewis (d-ga): b.a. religion and philosophy
  • rep. frederica wilson (d-fl): b.a. elementary education
  • rep. alcee hastings (d-fl): b.a. zoology and botany

fun fact:thanks to its master’s-to-ph.d. bridge program founded in 2010, fisk university tops of the list of american schools that award ph.d.s to underrepresented minorities. (source)

florida a&m university

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  • rep. alcee hastings (d-fl): j.d.
  • rep. corrine brown (d-fl): b.a. agriculture
  • rep. david scott (d-ga): b.s. finance

fun fact: this year, essence and money magazine ranked florida a&m the top hbcu (historically black college and university) in the nation. (source)

georgia tech

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  • sen. david perdue (r-ga): b.s. industrial engineering, m.s. operations research
  • rep. bill webster (r-fl): b.s. electrical engineering
  • rep. bill johnson (r-oh): m.s. computer science

fun fact: georgia tech is no stranger to big-name politicians. more than 100 years ago in 1905, former u.s. president theodore roosevelt visited the school’s campus to give a speech on the importance of technological education. after he finished, he took time to shake every single student’s hand.(source)

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photo attributions:
1 – photo at top courtesy of shutterstock user melinda fawver.

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/campus-to-capitol-top-southern-alma-maters-congress/feed/ 0 we’ve been nominated for four 2016 work local awards! //www.catharsisit.com/blog/weve-been-nominated-for-best-co-workers-and-best-employer-in-education/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/weve-been-nominated-for-best-co-workers-and-best-employer-in-education/#respond thu, 31 mar 2016 09:30:08 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=3791 we’re stoked to announce that we’ve been nominated for four categories in the 2016 work local awards, a celebration of the best local employers in the bay area.

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]]> we’re stoked to announce that we’ve been nominated for best co-workers, best employer: education, best employer: startup, and most fun place to work for the 2016 work local awards, a celebration of the best local employers in the bay area.

 

update: we’re finalists! in the category of “best employer: education” 😀

 

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the work local awards shines a spotlight on the boutiques, cafes, nonprofits, startups, and all the local employers that make our communities thrive. we were beyond excited to hear that magoosh was nominated in these four awesome award categories (we definitely agree that we have the best co-workers who make it the most fun place to work!), and that we’re being recognized alongside such an amazing group of employers in our community!

the awards are presented by localwise—the local job community in the bay area—in partnership with the federal reserve bank of san francisco, kiva zip, and more. localwise is a mission-driven organization focused on helping local businesses hire great local people.

if you live in the bay area and would like to join the fun, be sure to rsvp for the celebration event on april 28th. and keep your fingers crossed for the award results. 🙂

 

 

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/weve-been-nominated-for-best-co-workers-and-best-employer-in-education/feed/ 0 study habits of the top 10% of test takers //www.catharsisit.com/blog/study-habits-top-10-test-takers/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/study-habits-top-10-test-takers/#comments mon, 07 dec 2015 22:05:11 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=3306 we surveyed more than 400 magoosh students who scored in the top 10% for the gre, gmat, sat and act. here’s what we learned about the way they prep for test day.

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]]> sure, everyone knows you should study to do well on a standardized test, but what does it take to get a top score? are there certain study habits that correlate with better scores?

we wanted to find out, so we surveyed more than 400 magoosh students who scored in the top 10% for the gre, gmat, sat and act. here’s what we learned about the way they prep for test day.

 

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the big takeaways

  • lone wolves get awesome scores. 98% of respondents said they chose to study alone when asked if they preferred to study solo or with a group.
  • top scorers give themselves enough time to study. 84% of students in the survey studied for a month or longer for their exams.
  • spending thousands isn’t necessary to get a high score. when asked how much they spent on test prep, 88% of respondents said they spent $300 or less. a majority also reported that they performed better than they thought they would on test day.
  • there’s no need to cram. 71% of respondents said they gave themselves a break the day before the exam instead studying to the last minute.
  • scores benefit from the silent treatment. when asked if they preferred listening to music while studying, 63% of students said they chose to study in complete silence rather than with any kind of music or background noise.
  • top scorers do sometimes leave the library. 68% of respondents said they exercised at least 1-2 times a week while studying.
  • it’s possible to score big the first time around. 68% students nailed the exam the first time they took it.

 

the survey also suggests…

money doesn’t guarantee satisfaction. more than 20% of students who spent over $500 on test prep said that they felt like they performed worse than they expected they would on test day. in contrast, fewer than 9% of students who spent less than $500 felt that way.

paying more might actually stress you out. a majority of the students that reported paying more than $1000 felt nervous on test day. in contrast, fewer than 35% of students who paid less than $1000 felt that way.

your study efficiency might decrease after 6 months. fewer than 5% of respondents who studied between 1 and 6 months performed worse than expected on test day. that number jumped to 16% for those who studied for more than 6 months.

most common advice from top scorers:

1. once you know how long you have to prepare, develop a study routine and stick to it.

many students from the survey said it was helpful to work a strict study schedule into their daily routines. it helped them manage the workload and spread their study time out evenly across their few months of prep. at magoosh, we recommend giving yourself 3-6 months of prep time. that’s because studying more than that might burn you out, but anything less than that might mean you’re inadequately prepared for the exam. in addition, make sure you manage your intensity and try not to study for more than 4 hours in a single day.

2. dedicate a significant amount of time to learning from each question you miss.

a large handful of top scorers from the survey said that while studying, you should be mindful of the mistakes you make. try and learn from each and every question you miss, and — above all — avoid rushing through them. several students also mentioned that keeping a log of their errors helped them learn and move on from each mistake.

3. study strategically by focusing your weak spots.

after your diagnostic test, review your answers and identify the types of questions you struggle with most. top scorers from the survey said that while studying, you should single out your weak points, then practice those question types until approaching and solving them feels like second nature. (don’t be alarmed if you start dreaming about certain test questions after a while.)

4. timing is everything.

knowing how to approach a question is great, but if it takes you five minutes to get to the answer, that won’t help you on test day. top scorers from the survey said it’s critical to be able to complete questions under intense time constraints. at the beginning of your studies, work slowly and focus on developing technique, but start timing yourself toward the end to prepare for the realities of test day.

 

 

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/study-habits-top-10-test-takers/feed/ 4 magoosh supports #bettermakeroom //www.catharsisit.com/blog/magoosh-supports-bettermakeroom/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/magoosh-supports-bettermakeroom/#respond wed, 28 oct 2015 09:30:57 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=3205 learn about what inspired our staff to attend college and their experiences while there.

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]]> better make room is a campaign that michelle obama recently launched so that students in the pivotal years between the ages of 14 and 19 have a chance to inspire and encourage one another to complete their college educations. we love that! and we hope to see the campaign make a difference.

that’s why, even though none of us is 14-19 years old (ah, the good old days), we still wanted to play a part in helping #bettermakeroom succeed. so, a few people on our team answered questions about their own university experiences. we hope there are students out there who will be able to relate to these answers, and that they find inspiration and motivation in what these magooshers have to say. enjoy!

 

who or what inspired you to go to college?

amrita-kulkarni_avatar_14291258961amrita kulkarni, operations manager

uc berkeley (b.a. political economy)

“though there was never any choice in matter (my parents made it pretty clear that i was going to college), my dad inspired me to go. he always reminded me how he had to study so hard in order to succeed in india and make it in america.”

 

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rita kreig, sat/act marketing manager

uc san diego (b.a. international studies, political science) | (master of pacific international affairs)

“my mom! though she grew up under conditions of extreme poverty and racism, she defied the odds by putting herself through college and medical school. she overcame many obstacles to get an education, and doing so allowed her to break the cycle of poverty and discrimination.”

 

dani-lichliter_avatar_175x175dani lichliter, grad product marketing manager

penn state university (bphil — bachelor of philosophy — non-profit management)

“seeing my older sister go to college was really inspirational for me! i went on college tours with her when i was in middle school and then watched her go through the application process. once she was in college, she made a great group of friends, was taking really interesting classes, and even had an internship. i knew i wanted to go to college and follow in her footsteps.”

 

what was the best part of college for you?

jessica-ellis-avatar-highresjessica ellis, sat/act product manager

georgetown (b.s. science, technology and international affairs)

“being able to talk to and work with students whose backgrounds were so different from mine. i did a lot of group projects with students who were veterans and had recently come back from afghanistan and iraq. hearing about their experiences helped shape my world-view.”

 

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travis coleman, lsat expert

boston college (b.a. english) | new york university law school (j.d.)

“study abroad! i spent a summer in ireland learning about the history of irish theater, and then a semester in india studying arts and culture. there were grants for the summer program and my financial aid applied to the semester in india, so it actually cost a little less than going to my regular undergrad for a semester. i got to travel all over the world and meet tons of incredible artists, performers, and professors. that was still probably the most exciting year of my life.”

 

what advice do you have for others who might be thinking about college?

jessica-photojessica wan, director of marketing

stanford (b.a. music, b.s. product design) | haas school of business, uc berkeley (mba)

“the physical place matters. if you have the time and the funds, go visit the campuses that interest you. choosing a home for the next four years is a huge decision! plus, you might stick around that area after you graduate, so make sure to visit the surrounding cities and towns too. for me, there was an exact moment, in an exact location, where i knew that i was making the right decision. i go visit that spot every time i go back to campus.”

 

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mike mcgarry, gmat and praxis expert

harvard university (a.b. physics) | harvard divinity school (master of theological studies)

“don’t assume that you have any understanding at all of the person you will be when you are done with a college education.  it will not be you exactly as you are now, just with more knowledge and more choices.  it will be a much wider and more expanded version of you, and you cannot even see all the implications of that, for your life and for your priorities, from where you sit now.  your potential is always more than you can understand, so if you only get to a place that you were able to predict beforehand, you would have fallen short of your potential.  college is for catalyzing human potential.”

 

 

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/magoosh-supports-bettermakeroom/feed/ 0 meet dani, our grad product marketing manager //www.catharsisit.com/blog/meet-dani-our-grad-product-marketing-manager/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/meet-dani-our-grad-product-marketing-manager/#respond wed, 14 oct 2015 18:55:28 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=3169 meet our marketing manager for magoosh grad products, dani lichliter, and find out what gets her excited about education.

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]]> meet dani lichliter! she’s the marketing manager for magoosh grad products (think gre and gmat), and a brand new member of our team. we’re very excited to for you to get to know her, so we’ve put together this special q&a so you can find out what this fantastic new magoosher is all about. take it away, dani!

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q: what were you doing before becoming a magoosher?

a: before joining magoosh, i worked for nerdwallet, a personal finance startup. my team was focused on helping students and recent grads manage their money and pay for college.

 

q: what makes you most stoked about education and edtech?

a: a few years ago, i had the opportunity to volunteer at a school in kigali, rwanda. the students i met were so passionate about and committed to learning, but lacked resources and access to higher education. for me, it’s super motivating to help all students gain equal access to education. i love that magoosh is leveling the playing field in regards to test prep and admissions. by offering free and low-cost (but high quality!) resources, more students are able to achieve their educational dreams. how can you not be stoked about that?!

 

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q: what’s one interesting fact we should know about you?

a: i was born in the county of yolo. that wasn’t cool when i was born, but it sure is now! 🙂

 

q: top 3 items on your bucket list, go!

a: the number one thing on my bucket list is to go to as many countries as i am old. i’m currently there and hoping to maintain that throughout my life. more specifically, at some point in my life i really want to:

1. backpack through south america
2. visit my friends in gaza
3. go to banff national park

 

q: what has been your favorite part about working at magoosh so far?

a: i think i’m going to have to go with the people! magooshers are nerdy (i fit right in), unique, and truly passionate about education and helping students. this creates a super positive and inclusive work environment, which makes it fun to come to work everyday!

 
 

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/meet-dani-our-grad-product-marketing-manager/feed/ 0 our students have flipped 500 million flashcards! //www.catharsisit.com/blog/youve-flipped-500-million-flashcards/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/youve-flipped-500-million-flashcards/#respond tue, 29 sep 2015 20:57:20 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=3154 hey, all you magoosh students out there: you’ve officially flipped 500 million study flashcards in your quest to ace the gre, gmat, sat and other standardized tests! that is quite an achievement if you ask us, so we want to celebrate with this awesome infographic.

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]]> hey, all you magoosh students out there. we have some awesome news: you are some really dedicated studiers!

okay, so you probably already knew that. but did you know that you’ve officially flipped 500 million study flashcards in your quest to ace the gre, gmat, sat and other standardized tests?

that is quite an achievement if you ask us, so we want to celebrate with you! how? with this awesome infographic, of course. enjoy. 🙂

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/youve-flipped-500-million-flashcards/feed/ 0 student spotlight: how the vocabulary builder app helped my rap career //www.catharsisit.com/blog/student-spotlight-how-the-vocabulary-builder-app-helped-my-rap-career/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/student-spotlight-how-the-vocabulary-builder-app-helped-my-rap-career/#respond thu, 24 sep 2015 23:35:14 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=3150 in this student spotlight, meet jeremy. he’s an aspiring rapper from hot springs, arkansas who uses the magoosh vocabulary builder app to improve his lyrics and rhymes. learn more about how building his vocab contributed to his passion.

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]]> meet jeremy. he’s an aspiring rapper from hot springs, arkansas who uses the magoosh vocabulary builder app to improve his lyrics and rhymes. he’s here today to tell you how building his vocab has contributed to his passion for hip-hop — take it away, jeremy!

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my name is jeremy mitchell. i make and write hip-hop music to bring hope to my generation and leave a positive message. my rapper name is jeremy 29:11. i produce and rap my music, and i work alone. what i rap in my lyrics may not be how i’m feeling today, but i usually write rhymes when i’m going through something. and the magoosh vocabulary builder app has tremendously improved my lyrics by building my vocabulary, wordplay, metaphor usage, and how i use similes.

my story

i started to feel a passion for hip-hop music around april of this year. “i felt like this generation needs a positive message and hope, and that’s what i’m going to do,” i thought as i picked up a pen and a notebook pad. working by myself on my music (producing, creating beats, featuring other artists) hasn’t stopped me pursuing my passion. i don’t have a lot of fans yet, but i ain’t doing this to get famous. i’m doing this to impact people’s lives. “it ain’t about how good you are, it’s how good you want to be” — and that is something that has kept me driven. in five months i have written more than 30 songs, and i am currently working on my first album that i plan to release october 15, 2015.

my opinion: most teenagers in this generation are just another dying breed – thinking that the good life means rebelling and being rich. most rappers actually promote and encourage stuff like this! however, i want to change that, and make an impact on the culture. i want people to be able to relate to it.

vocabulary builder and my rapping career

the magoosh vocab app has improved how immense my words are, because no one wants to hear, “the cat sat. it was fat. so it had to sit on a mat. that is a fact.” and no one wants to keep hearing the same words repeated over, and over, and over again. hip-hop music is too beautiful for a double number percentage done to it.

i want to share something that i wrote in one of my lyrics as an example. “there is no person to lessen all this lethargic stress on my chest. i do what the rest of us do, and leave it unexpressed. when i step in my session, i don’t censor my regrets. but i make sure they don’t make you beget. call it a lesson.” it is very important as a rapper to keep your vocabulary strong, because it keeps your lyrics from staying on repeat. it also makes it more unique in my opinion.

i give the app five million stars outta five stars! the vocabulary builder app that the magoosh team has made is very different than all the other vocab apps. it teaches you vocabulary like a pro.

my advice

to every rapper out there: stay real, righteous, and relevant. don’t do it just because everyone else is. be yourself, because no one can be a cooler you, than you.

 

the views expressed in “student spotlight” are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of magoosh.

 

 

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/student-spotlight-how-the-vocabulary-builder-app-helped-my-rap-career/feed/ 0 what makes students happy and successful? (infographic) //www.catharsisit.com/blog/what-makes-students-happy-and-successful-infographic/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/what-makes-students-happy-and-successful-infographic/#respond wed, 16 sep 2015 10:00:41 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=3134 academic success plays a large role in guaranteeing happiness and success later on in your life. check out the certain qualities and behaviors that help students thrive in school and beyond.

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]]> academic success plays a large role in guaranteeing happiness and success later on in your life. did you know, for example, that your life expectancy increases with your level of education? or that people with a college degree are more likely to say they are “very happy” than those without one?

because the way you approach academics can affect your future in a big way, our friends at happify created a guide to becoming a happy and successful student. check out their awesome infographic below to discover the certain qualities and behaviors that help students thrive in school and beyond.

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happify is a website and app dedicated to building happiness skills through scientifically designed activities and games. learn more on their website.

this infographic originally appeared on happify.

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]]> //www.catharsisit.com/blog/what-makes-students-happy-and-successful-infographic/feed/ 0 what is the best time of day to study? //www.catharsisit.com/blog/what-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-study/ //www.catharsisit.com/blog/what-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-study/#respond wed, 09 sep 2015 23:53:27 +0000 //www.catharsisit.com/?p=3117 is it best to study during the morning, the afternoon, at night, somewhere in between? find the studying style that sounds most like yours to discover your best personal time to study.

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]]> ah, the timeless debate. is it best to study during the morning, the afternoon, at night, somewhere in between? scientifically speaking, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. that’s because it depends — on your habits, your energy levels, your day-to-day schedule … all kinds of factors.

so, we did some research on a few of the most common studying times during the day and matched each one with certain studying personalities and habits. find the studying style that sounds most like yours to discover your best personal time to study.

 

best time of day to study

 

you like to study when you feel energized, but need quiet.

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you should study in the morning.

the early morning is a tranquil and quiet time — ideal for peaceful studiers who prefer to study alone. it’s a time to take a deep breath, sip some coffee or tea, and dig in with minimal distractions.

 

you like to study with a little background noise.

you should study in the afternoon.

if background noise helps you focus, the afternoon is your ideal time to study. find a bustling cafe and camp out there for a few hours with your laptop and notes. the steady flow of traffic in and out of the shop will provide a perfect background rumble to help you get in your zone. (plus, you can take breaks to people watch.)

 

you like to study with others and take breaks to chat.

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you should study in the late afternoon or night.

your friends are probably done with their daily responsibilities and tasks later in the day. it’s more likely that they’ll be available to join you for a study group or for a quick brain-break phone call.

 

you like to study on your own, but usually have a lot of questions.

you should study in the late morning or early afternoon.

it’s possible to be an independent studier who asks a lot of questions. if that’s you, then you’re better off studying towards the middle of the day. this is when all the professors, tutors, and experts in your life are awake and available to respond to your questions via email or phone call.

 

you like to study as a way to unwind and relax.

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you should study at night.

for some, studying is a calming and almost meditative activity. if you see it that way, then your ideal time to study is at night. find somewhere quiet and cozy to study with a light snack, and it could become your favorite way to unwind after a long day of hard work.

 

if studying really stresses you out.

you should study in the morning.

if studying makes you break out into a cold sweat, then it’s best for you to study before you get bombarded with more tasks and stress throughout the day. your mind is fresh and clear in the morning — take advantage of it and it might help make studying a bit more manageable (maybe even a little relaxing!).

 

if more than one of these describes your study style, try out a few different times and see what works best for you!

 

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