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Purdue University Student Chapter
Graduate School and YouErin Cutler & Ryan Henkensiefken
September 24, 2008
Take it From the Experts
• BSCE Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
• Structural Department• LTAP Graduate Assistant
• BSCE Minnesota State, Mankato
• Materials Department• Graduate Assistant under
Professor Weiss
Go to school more? On Purpose?
Graduate school is different from undergraduate study Focus on a single area of interest to YOU
Open doors to new opportunities Distinguish yourself from the thousands of BS
students Does it fit in with your career goals?
Where do I start?
Google it Attend the Grad School Expo
http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/gradexpo/ September 28-29
Take the GRE www.ets.org/gre
What's the GRE?
GRE Tests Verbal reasoning Quantitative reasoning Critical thinking Analytical writing skills
Take the “General Test” Study
Visit GRE website for study tools $140 to take exam
Which school is right for me?
Things to consider School Reputation Program Reputation Faculty Funding options Location
Visit the school
How do I apply for Graduate School?
Schools websites usually have application information
Graduate admission is different from undergraduate admission
It’s typically not free Can apply for school no matter when you
graduate Keep an eye on the deadlines
The Application
Get recommendation letters Get Transcripts Turn in the Statement of Purpose
Purpose for continuing graduate study Professional plans Career goals Research interests Awards/Achievements Abilities
How do I pay for it?
ACI Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.concrete.org/STUDENTS/
st_graduate.htm Graduate Research Fellowship Program
(NSF) Assistantships
Research Assistant Teaching Assistant
Purdue, Round 2
http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/students/prospective/
Apply to graduate school Visit Purdue University Research Expertise
(PURE) Talk to professors
Finally, Purdue Pays Me
Tuition Remission You don’t pay tuition You still pay student fees
$1,200 per semester
Monthly Stipend $1,550 – paid at the end of the month
Medical Insurance at employee rates
PhD vs. MS
PhD takes up to 7 years MS takes up to 2 years Decision doesn’t have to be made right away Do the MS first then do a PhD
Thesis vs. Non-Thesis
Thesis It’s a short “book” on your research 21 Credits of Coursework (7 – 3 credit
classes) Defend (Give a presentation) after the thesis is
written Non-Thesis
30 Credits (10 – 3 credit classes) Harder to get funding
Questions