Students Considering Graduate Schools
Search
for Universities, Graduate and Professional Schools and Training
Institutes and Financial Aid
Students within four months of taking Graduate Tests (GMAT, LSAT,
GRE, & MCAT) may now sign out study guides through the Career Center.
Peterson's
Guides to Graduate Programs and
College
Board Online feature searches for two and four-year colleges and universities,
graduate schools, professional schools, technical schools, and searches
for scholarships and financial aid.
Other tips:
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Talk with current graduate students and faculty. They may be able to
advise you on what problems and schools best meet your needs
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Take a practice test and review the
results -
www.kaplan.com
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Send a letter of inquiry to the
graduate schools that interest you. Take the appropriate graduate test:
GRE - Graduate Record Examinations
MCAT
- Medical College Admission Test
LSAT
- Law School Admission Testing
GMAT
- General Management Admission Council
MAT
- Miller Analogies Test
TOEFL
- Test of English as a Foreign Language
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Write a Statement of Purpose, if required, and
submit an application to the selected school. This is usually a one to two page
essay describing your appropriateness as a candidate for the program.
It should include your academic ability, work experience and proof of your
interest in the chosen field of study.
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Most universities will require two to four
letters of
recommendation from former professors who can attest to your ability to
successfully complete their graduate program. Sometimes a previous employer
or individual from the field you are entering may be also be a resource
for a recommendation letter.
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An official transcript of all previous undergraduate and
graduate coursework taken is usually required at the time of application.
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Find out more about scholarships
opportunities.
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