Take a look at these five steps to get a jump start on your graduate school search and application process.
Is graduate school the right fit for you at this point in your life? As you consider your options, talk to your faculty members and your Career Coach to learn more about the graduate programs available in your field.
Some things to consider are geographic location, cost of the program, available financial aid, institutional resources, reputation of the program, and career advancement opportunities.
Not all graduate programs require standardized testing as part of the admission process, however, here are some common tests:
The following resources can help you prepare for these tests:
Many programs will require a written essay addressing specific components of your field of study and related personal experiences. If there are prompts provided, use them to guide your writing. In all cases, have other people (faculty, career coach, writing center) critique your personal statement to ensure that your essay is error-free and relevant.
There is a distinct difference between a resume and a C.V. Some graduate programs will ask specifically for one or the other, so it's important to know the difference.
*Adapted from indeed.com
For help with your resume or C.V., please review the information on our resume website and reach out to your career coach for personalized attention.
Some common required documents are:
Your career coach is a resource available to help support your graduate application process.
© 2024 Nazareth University • Copyright/Privacy • Diversity • Student Right to Know • Employment