a guide To…your Graduate/Professional Program

If you are intending to apply to graduate school either immediately after your bachelor's degree or in the future, please check out the steps that you should follow. Many graduate schools prefer that students work a year or two before applying to a master's program. They feel you can both contribute and gain more from a graduate program if you have already gained some experience in the field you are entering. This is especially true for areas like business administration, social work and communications.

To discuss the process of applying to graduate school in more depth or to have your goal statement critiqued, make an appointment in the Career Services Center. If you are planning to go to law school, make an appointment with the Pre-law Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you are planning on medical school or other health related professional school, make an appointment with the Pre-health Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Here you can find a step-by-step guide to Graduate/Professional School

1. Join a Student Organization
2. Volunteer
3. Get a Part-time Job
4. Research
5. Explore Funding Options
6. Gathering References and Letters of Recommendation
7. Order Transcripts
8. Write Personal Statement
9. Prepare for Entrance Exams
10. Write your resume and cover letters
11. Practice Interviewing
12. Sell Yourself in the Interview
13. Frequently Asked Interview Questions
14. Interview Follow up
15. Make a Decision

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