GRADUATE SCHOOL RESOURCES
Gradschools.com – Find details about schools and programs that you may be considering.
彼得森的 Education Center – Graduate school information, test preparation, scholarship/financial aid information.
研究生指导 – Graduate school information, test preparation, scholarship/financial aid information.
普林斯顿评论 – Graduate school information and assistance with test preparation – including tutoring.
Online Master’s 项目 – Information on online graduate programs.
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问问你的教授.
They will be knowledgeable about the programs that are in your field and that may be right for you.
访问 the Student Success Center on the 2nd Floor of the 图书馆.
Talk to people in your field of interest, as they may have been through graduate programs themselves. Check with our 校友 Office for potential contacts.
访问 graduate schools directly. If you find a program or two that look interesting, go for a campus visit. Talk with program coordinator about the program requirements, costs, fellowship opportunities, etc.
Once you have done your research, you can then begin narrowing down your list. When trying to choose programs, consider the focus of the program, course/thesis requirements, opportunities for practical experience, prestige of institution, 程序大小, 教师, the future prospects for graduates. Since competition for admission to graduate school is often intense, you may want to include alternative choices to help ensure your admission.
Application Requirements for Graduate Schools
Application requirements differ substantially among institutions and programs, so read each school’s material closely to make sure you file the application completely.
招生 tests are generally required for most graduate schools. Make sure that you take the test early enough to meet the admissions application deadline.
Some admissions tests include:
GRE (Graduate Record Examination) ——艺术 & 科学
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) ——业务
LSAT (Law School Admission Test) ——法律
MCAT (Medical College 招生 Test) ——医疗
卡普兰备考 – Exam materials and courses designed to help you improve your entrance exam scores.
Gold-Standard MCAT-Prep.com– provides MCAT prep resources including free practice tests!
打败GRE
GMAT考试指南
Preparing for the LSAT
Official transcripts of your undergraduate work (from all schools attended) must also be sent to schools to which you are applying.
Letters of recommendation are usually required for admission. Try to get professors or employers who know you well, who have a high regard for your work. 给 your references plenty of notice, so that they will have time to do a thorough job on your recommendation. After you receive a letter of recommendation, be sure to send a thank you note. If you are considering any sort of professional school in the Health Professions area, please remember that you must go through the Health Professions Advisory Committee to obtain your letters of recommendation.
An essay may also be required, so that they can get a better idea of your writing skills. These essays may include topics such as goals, philosophy, accomplishments, etc. This is an important and time-consuming aspect of the application, because it is your opportunity to present yourself beyond the rest of the applicants. 是一丝不苟的 about spelling, grammar, writing style. For helpful information, please review the following websites: 接受, 彼得森的, Quintessential Careers.