applying to graduate schools robin audesse assistant to the provost & scott g. delcourt
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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 PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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
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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
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Graduate admissions process is different than undergraduate admissions:
The Club decentralized
faculty-centered
emphasis on student fit in program
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Graduate programs may vary in: admission requirements time to complete curricular structure availability of financial aid job prospects
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Consider: school/program size faculty academic interests location cost financial aid availability program requirements average time-to-degree
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Sources/types of financial support more varied in graduate education.
Graduate study is often free!
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Types of financial aid opportunities: teaching assistantships research assistantships administrative assistantships fellowships traineeships need-based federal aid
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Information gathering: On-line Information Graduate Admissions Offices Professional Conferences Career Center Graduate Fairs
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
• Consult with Graduate Admissions Offices
• and
• Check Program Websites
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression….
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Start application process early.Some graduate schools have earlier application deadlines, especially for financial aid decisions.
Applications take time to complete.
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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.
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Request letters and college transcripts well in advance of application deadlines…
(Faculty and registrars’ offices get very busy December-February.)
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Your recommendation letters and statement of purpose say the most about “who you are”.
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
•Sealing the Deal!
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Important strategy:
Distinguish yourself with decision-makers!
make personal contact with faculty correspond often visit school
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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
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
•GOOD LUCK!
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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