Navigating the Graduate School Admissions Process
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Are you interested in applying to graduate school, but concerned that you'll miss a key step because you've never done it before? Or are you fairly certain you want to apply to graduate school, but still have a few lingering questions about the process? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this workshop designed to demystify the graduate school admissions process was designed for you!
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Navigating the Graduate School Admissions Process
- 1. Navigating the Graduate School Admissions Process Kylene Planer, Admissions Officer October 5, 2019
- 2. Today’s Agenda 1) Narrowing Down Degrees/Programs 2) Interacting With Admissions 3) Putting Together the Best Application 4) Making Your Final Decision 5) Question & Answer Session
- 3. NYU Wagner Narrowing Down Degrees/Programs Kylene Planer I October 5, 2019 Where do I begin? Two Burning Questions to Get You Started: • What job/career do I want in 3-5 years? • What degrees should I consider? Degree Research • MBA, JD, MD, MSW, MPA – the list goes on • Focus on knowledge areas you want to build/expand Job Research • Who in your extended network has the job you want? • Focus on technical skills you want to obtain
- 4. NYU Wagner Interacting With Admissions I’ve narrowed down my degree options – now what? Create a wish list of schools/degrees Email/call/visit with Admissions staff • What are the application components? • What sectors are your graduates working in? • What percentage of grads get jobs? How soon after grad? • Rate your interactions – How helpful? Genuine? What other options are there to interact with the school? • Class visits • Open Houses/virtual Sessions • Current student and alumni contacts Kylene Planer I October 5, 2019
- 5. NYU Wagner Putting Together the Best Application Kylene Planer I October 5, 2019 I’ve decided where I want to apply – now what? What are the specific application components? • Online application • Transcripts • Essay/writing samples/video essay • Letters of recommendation • Standardized test scores • Resume/Curriculum Vitae Find out all important dates and deadlines well in advance • One app deadline? Multiple? Rolling? Scholarship? • Decisions sent? Enrollment deposit due? • Admitted Students Day
- 6. NYU Wagner Making Your Final Decision I’ve been offered admission – now what? Plenty of items to consider: • Cost • Location • Internships/job prospects • Career Services • Faculty – Practitioners? Researchers? • Curriculum – Required courses? Electives? • Rate every single interaction start to finish • Speak to your loved ones and mentors Kylene Planer I October 5, 2019
- 7. NYU Wagner Words of Advice Kylene Planer I October 5, 2019 • If it does not feel right, don’t do it • Work experience is always invaluable • Don’t rush the process • If you do not get admitted to your first choice school, contact them to inquire about the reapplication process • Consult your personal network throughout the admissions and decision-making process
- 8. Questions?
- 9. Thank you! Kylene Planer kep4@nyu.edu (212) 998-7409