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Welcome!Sarah Wild, Career AdvisorLiaison to: the College of TechnologyFraternity/Sorority LifeInternational/Study Abroad Hi.
College Liaisons
Audra Trnovec – College of Nursing, Health & Human Services
Tradara McLaurine – Bayh College of Education
Matt Hetzel – Scott College of Business
Kyle Moore – College of Arts and SciencesDarby Scism
Director
Going for the Right Reasons
Do you want to truly want to learn more?Is a graduate degree necessary in your field? Will you have greater credibility as a professional in your field?
ORAre you not sure what else to do after college?
Are you reluctant to search for a job or feel you are not ready for one?
Are you feeling pressure from friends or family to go?
Paying for Graduate School Grants: FREE MONEY from the state & federal
government or the university. Commonly need-based.
Scholarships: FREE MONEY. Financial reward commonly given on the basis of academic achievement. Some take into account financial need.
Assistantships: Part-time position working on-campus, in a university department office. Commonly cover tuition & some positions also provide a small stipend (paycheck).
Doesn’t need to be repaid.
Doesn’t need to be repaid.
Researching Programs
• Full time or part-time program? • On-campus, online or blended?• Willing to relocate?• What admissions tests are
required?
What are you looking for?
Additional Items to Consider Length of program?
What financial aid, scholarships, assistantships are available? Deadlines?
Accessibility of faculty? What achievements do they showcase? Publications? Research?
Experiential Learning Opportunities?
Common Materials You Submit
• University/Program Application• Personal Statement • Official Transcripts • Resume• Letters of Recommendation (3)• Entrance Exam Scores
Office of Registration & Records $$
Admissions Tests
Graduate Management Admissions
Test
Graduate Record
Examination
Medical College
Admissions Test
Law School Admissions
Test
$250 $300-$400
$170-$400
$195-$255
Timeline
Junior Year (all year) Research field of interest.
June/July, Entering Senior Year Identify 5-6 potential programs. Review program admission requirements & deadlines. Visit universities, if possible. Speak with admissions, faculty & current students, if
possible.
Timeline
August/September, Senior Year Study for & complete practice Admissions Tests. Identify top-choice graduate programs to apply to. *Include safety school & dream school.
Take Admissions Tests needed.
October/November, Senior Year Identify (3) references & ask if they will write letter of
reference. Visit Career Center for final revisions on resume. Draft your personal statement & visit writing center for
feedback.
December/January, Senior Year Completely finalize your Personal Statement. Gather all of your application materials. Complete application & send all materials. Send “Thank You” to all references. January 1st – fill out FAFSA form.
Spring, Senior Year Complete mock interview at Career Center or
InterviewStream to prepare for graduate school interview.
*Most schools notify by mid-April.
Timeline
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