The written and oral portions of your comprehensive exams may seem daunting, but try to remember that when you get to this step you are ready.
Written & Oral Comps
From the Comprehensive Exam to the Prospectus Defense: Using Comps as a Roadmap for the Prospectus
When you’re getting ready to draft your dissertation prospectus, your comprehensive exams can be a helpful tool. Here’s some advice on how to use your comps for a great prospectus.
What to Think About When Thinking About Grad School: So, you want to do a PhD?
Embarking on a PhD in history can be incredibly rewarding, but before you apply, it's best to have a clear-eyed view of academia as a whole (including the various types of universities where you might study and work), the life (and limits) of being a PhD student, and the realities of the academic job market.
What to Think About When Thinking About Grad School: Questions to Guide Undergrads Contemplating a Master’s or PhD
Considering an MA or PhD in history? This guide helps students figure out what about grad school appeals to them, what degrees they actually need to do the things they love, and whether they're in the right place to start grad school now.
Digital Tools for the Humanities
Machines reconfigure work. And yet, historians or other humanistic researchers rarely think about the way that our digital workflows—the tools that we use to do our work—enable or disenable the kinds of questions we pursue and the evidence that we marshal to answer them.
Navigating Grad School as an International Student
Navigating grad school as an international student can be challenging due to language barriers, cultural differences, and unfamiliar academic systems, but seeking out support from academic and social networks can enhance your experience and lead to success.
Clio and the Contemporary 