Prospective Master’s Students

Deciding to explore master’s education is an exciting step in determining a future professional path. Deciding which program is most suitable for you can be challenging, and it is important that you evaluate your interests, skills, and reasons for pursuing a master’s degree. 


Why Pursue a Master’s Degree?

Explore the diverse reasons that master’s students enter graduate programs and learn about the valuable results of their efforts. Read more…

What Does a Master’s Education Involve?

Graduate school is distinct from undergraduate studies and requires a different level of effort and commitment to learning about a field of study. A master’s student must conduct research and write in a specific manner; this requires time and preparation to master. Read more…

What Tools are Available for Exploring Master’s Programs?

GSAS provides prospective students with several helpful tools for exploring master’s education. Information about GSAS’s master’s programs, applying to graduate school, financing graduate education, housing and living in New York City, and engaging with the University community is easily accessible. Read more…