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!

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