Graduate School
Reasons to Attend Graduate School
Is graduate school right for
you? Graduate school should not be an alternative to a job, but a
necessity for accomplishing your goals and putting you on your preferred
career path. If you have a clear sense
of your career direction, and if
an advanced degree is required for entry into that flied, then applying
to graduate school makes perfect sense. Before applying, make sure to:
- Clarify and identify your interests and career goals
- Decide on the degree that will assist you in meeting those goals
- Locate graduate programs that meet your needs
Applying to Graduate School
Once you’ve decided that
graduate school is right for you, it is important to understand the next
step: Applying. There are “key” things that graduate schools are looking
for in applicants and you need to make sure you represent yourself in
the most positive light through the entire application process.
1. How to Locate Specific Programs
2. Investigating Programs
3. Target Schools – How do you select which ones to apply to?
5. Selection Criteria – What makes you stand out?
6. Essay tips – Writing an essay that will tip the scales in your favor
7. Recommendations – How to get the letter of recommendation that will
“WOW” them.
8. The Interview
9. Get Noticed
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