The title of this site refers to a GRE vocabulary study aid I am preparing for myself. However, Thirty Second Words is really a site dedicated to preparing one’s self for a graduate education. The primary author is Kevin Matthews, a 34 year-old applying for PhD programs in Geography, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Media Studies, Philosophy, Education, Statistics and/or Epidemiology hopefully to start in Fall 2009. However, I, the author, welcome anyone who would like to contribute their experience and tidbits with the Graduate education application process.