Choosing an Advisor

When you choose an advisor (and an advisor chooses you), you're making one of the most important decisions in your graduate career. Unfortunately, you often have to make this decision before you've been in the program very long and don't know the "insider's scoop" on various potential advisors. Still, there are things you can think about beforehand that will help you find a good match. Your advisor is going to be your boss, your mentor, your colleague and the gatekeeper of your degree, so give it a lot of thought and don't make impulsive decisions.

Recommended reading

One of the best articles we've seen detailing the advantages and disadvantages of different "types" of advisors is on a blog called Gradstudies. You can read the article here.