The document provides an overview of graduate school, including its purpose, benefits, and financial considerations for prospective students. It outlines important factors to consider when choosing a graduate program and offers tips for the application process, including preparation for entry exams, crafting recommendation letters, and writing compelling essays. Additionally, the document emphasizes interview preparation and the significance of research on potential schools.

1. Graduate School Blake Cadden Mary Kathryn Duke Jordan Kariean JJ Kenerlieber Brian Morris

2. What is Graduate School? Graduate Schools reward individuals seeking a higher education in a specific field with advanced academic degrees (masters and doctorate)

3. Why go to Graduate School? Junior/Senior wanting to participate in advanced work in a subject Professional that requires further specialized training (medicine or law) Career that is at a stand still and requires further education to jumpstart it again

4. Benefits of Grad School Gain an advantage Increased starting pay Increased job satisfaction Increased networking possibilities

5. Choosing a Grad School Reputation of school Program’s reputation Faculty Location Price Tags Class representation and size Available school hours Length of program When choosing a school, you should look at…

6. Paying For Graduate School Grad School does NOT come cheap Non-professional schools: $20,000 yearly Law School: $20,000 - $30,000 yearly Med School: $30,000+ yearly

7. Paying for Grad School Must think about your loss of income while attending Enroll in a public university in your state (can save you tons!) Financial Aid is available http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/ http://www.finaidfacts.org/

8. Tips for acceptance into your Grad School Start early! Take advanced classes during undergraduate Make nice with your teachers Help your teachers in any way Figure out the entry exam you will take, and get study tools Apply to at least 6 schools Write Master’s vs. Doctoral?

9. Application Process Applying for Grad School can be overwhelming, remember the following checkpoints when applying Take your predetermined test Interviews Campus Tours Recommendation Letters Application Essays

10. Graduate School Entry Exams GRE: General Graduate Programs GMAT: Accounting MCAT: Medical School Praxis II: Master of Education LSAT: Law School DAT: Dental School OAT: Optometry School

11. Interviews Schedule your interview before you do extensive research Know general information of the school your interviewing at Ask intelligent questions (it is possible to ask questions and the interviewer not realize you’ve done your research)

12. Questions to Ask on Your Interview Do most students publish a paper before graduation? What is it like to live in this area as a grad student? What types of financial aid are offered, and what criteria do you look for in choosing a scholarship applicant? How long does it take most students to graduate?

13. What Questions Might be Asked of You If your not accepted into grad school, what are your plans? Why did you choose to apply to our program? In college, what courses did you enjoy the most or the least and why? How will you be able to make a contribution to this field?

14. Do’s and Don’ts of Interviews Do’s Arrive early (15 minutes) Conduct research on program and faculty Be ready to answer personal and thought provoking questions Discuss flaws that exist on your academic record without making excuses Don’ts Don’t come unprepared Don’t lie about accomplishments Don’t become emotional Don’t try and be funny Don’t let your answers reflect what you think the interviewer wants to hear

15. Campus Tours Take an overnight trip to your prospective school Cafeteria Dorms/Housing Student Perks Athletic Centers Library Tour classrooms if possible

16. Recommendation Letters You want to obtain 3 - 5 letters to send in with your application Find the best person who can give you a recommendation Give 6 - 8 weeks notice Give them a list of your achievements List this person’s telephone number on your final application

17. Application Essays 4 main types of essays Significant Achievement Graduate School Essay Profound Influence Essay Why Us / Future Goals Essay Schools use academic profiling A bad essay can eliminate the best GPA and test scores

18. Do’s and Don’ts of Essays Do Do make it personal Do rave about your strengths Do personalize to the school PROOFREAD! Don’t Don’t be redundant Don’t forget the question asked Don’t have to write a new essay for every school (most ask the same questions)

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