GRADUATE SCHOOL BOOTCAMPSURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING…

Participants will be able to:

• Assess and evaluate their personal need for continuing their education.

• Learn the proper steps in applying for admission in graduate studies.

• Effectively prepare for standardized testing.

HOUSEKEEPING

• Be respectful of speakers.

• No cell phones.

• You will get out of the training what you put into it.

• Take notes!

IS GRADUATE SCHOOL RIGHT FOR ME?

• Stay marketable

• Increase your salary

• Attain career goals

• Waste of money

• Waste of time

• Career goals do not require a Master’s Degree

QUIZ

• Take 1 minute and answer the questions provided.

• Discussion

PACK YOUR BAGS… WE’RE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!

QTNA:

• What kind of program am I interested in?

• What kind of degree do I need?

• Where should I go?

PLAN OF ACTION:

• Conduct lots of research

BASIC TRAINING

BASIC TRAINING

BASIC TRAINING

BASIC TRAINING

CHOOSING A SCHOOL• Accreditation

• Admission Standards

• Career Assistance

• Cost/Financial Aid

• Culture

• Faculty

• Location

• Physical Facilities

• Reputation/Ranking

• Resources

• Size

• State Regulations

CAN I AFFORD TO GO?

• Assess your current situation.

• Does the benefits outweigh the costs?

• If yes,

• Assistantships

• Fellowships

• Financial Aid

• Teaching

• Research

• Tuition assistance from your job

KAPLAN• Kaplan is the world leader

in test preparation and has served millions of students since its founding 75 years ago.

• Kaplan Test Prep offers programs to prepare professionals for a variety of licensing and advanced designation exams as well as continuing education in various fields.

Fast facts about Kaplan

• Nearly 400 locations in more than 30 countries

• More than one million students each year

• 24,000+ employees worldwide

• Largest division of our parent company, The Washington Post Company

*WHISTLE BLOW*LET’S START APPLYING!June-September

• Research, research and more research!

QTNA

• Does the school require standardized tests for admission? (GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, DAT)

• If yes,

• Buy study materials.

• Take practice tests.

• Attend practice classes.

• Sign up for test.

• Knock it dead!

APPLYING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOLSeptember-October

• Identify deadlines.

• Request application materials.

• Write personal statements.

• Have personal statements proofread.

• Identify references.

• Obtain letters of recommendation.

Make a list and check it twice!!

PERSONAL LIST• Name of the

schools

• Admission requirements (Personal statement, resume, curriculum vita, etc.)

• Interview date and time

• Test required?

• Testing code

• Program’s contact information

• User names and passwords

• Application fee

• Have you submitted the application?

APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOLNovember-December

• Arrange for your official transcripts to be sent.

• Submit applications to schools with early deadlines.

January-February

• Submit applications. (Early is good)

• Contact program to assure all materials were received.

HOUSEKEEPING• Thank your references

and keep your references update.

• Rejections are normal.

• Proofread…alot.

• Practice interview questions.

• PLAN AHEAD!

• Good luck!

NOW GET OUT THERE AND SHOW THEM WHAT

YOU’RE MADE OF!