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Applying to Graduate Schools Robin Audesse Assistant to the Provost & Scott G. Delcourt Associate Dean, UMaine Graduate School & Patty Counihan Director, Career Center. Graduate education is not simply more advanced undergraduate study: research- or professionally-focused - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Applying to Graduate SchoolsRobin Audesse
Assistant to the Provost
&Scott G. Delcourt
Associate Dean, UMaine Graduate School
&Patty Counihan
Director, Career Center
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Graduate education is not simply more advanced undergraduate study:
research- or professionally-focused
classes are often small, discussion-oriented
higher quality of interaction with faculty
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Graduate admissions process is different than undergraduate admissions:
The Club decentralized
faculty-centered
emphasis on student fit in program
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Graduate programs may vary in: admission requirements time to complete curricular structure availability of financial aid job prospects
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Consider: school/program size faculty academic interests location cost financial aid availability program requirements average time-to-degree
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Sources/types of financial support more varied in graduate education.
Graduate study is often free!
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Types of financial aid opportunities: teaching assistantships research assistantships administrative assistantships fellowships traineeships need-based federal aid
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Information gathering: On-line Information Graduate Admissions Offices Professional Conferences Career Center Graduate Fairs
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
• Consult with Graduate Admissions Offices
• and
• Check Program Websites
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression….
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Start application process early.Some graduate schools have earlier application deadlines, especially for financial aid decisions.
Applications take time to complete.
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Schedule required exams: GRE - General and Subject tests GMAT MAT TOEFL
Prepare adequately, but keep in mind that exam scores alone won’t usually guarantee admission.
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Request letters and college transcripts well in advance of application deadlines…
(Faculty and registrars’ offices get very busy December-February.)
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Your recommendation letters and statement of purpose say the most about “who you are”.
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
•Sealing the Deal!
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Important strategy:
Distinguish yourself with decision-makers!
make personal contact with faculty correspond often visit school
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Arrange a school visit if you can:- required by some Graduate Schools or individual programs.- can increase chances of being admittedand/or receiving financial aid.- many schools help pay for the visit.- opportunity to talk to students
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
•GOOD LUCK!
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
• Scott Delcourt – 581-3291 or FirstClass• Graduate School, Stodder Hall, Rm 42
• Patty Counihan – 581-1355 or FirstClass• Career Center, Memorial Union