Admissions Blog

Graduate School and the Art of Time Management: Faculty and Library Resources

Murray Dawson discusses time management, and how it's deeper than just "getting the work done".

Karen Azucena Alfaro shares what life is like at the dissertation stage of her PhD program.

Margot Mental recounts her experience searching for a summer policy internship and the resources available to Heller students.

Murray Dawson shares tips for surviving and, event enjoying, a cold New England winter--and how lessons in preparing for winter apply to grad school.

Academics
February 05, 2026

Margot Mental reflects on completing her first semester of grad school in the MPP program.

Murray Dawson shares his experience traveling to Amsterdam to judge the International Business Mediation Competition.

Applications
November 20, 2025

Margot Mental shares her top tips for staying organized while applying to grad school, and how to make your application stand out.

Murray Dawson shares his experience moving from California to Massachusetts, and his appreciation for a different landscape.

Lal Kumar discusses how his pre-grad school worries turned into growth.

Margot Mental shares her top five tips for making the grad school commute easier and more enjoyable.

Murray Dawson shares how faculty mentorship lead to a networking and research opportunity.

Lal Kumar reflects on ending one master's program and beginning another.