Graduate School Interviews
Graduate School Interviews
The graduate school interview is an important step in the acceptance process.
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Portfolios
Portfolios
Portfolios are significantly useful tools for marketing yourself.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
When you are applying to graduate programs, make sure you have met the course prerequisites and requirements required by your program.
Letters of Reference/Recommendation
Letters of Reference/Recommendation
Letters of reference or recommendation are testimonials by professors, past employers, or other advisors from volunteer and extracurricular activities regar
Resumes and Curriculum Vitae
Resumes and Curriculum Vitae
Some graduate school applications will require you to submit a resume or curriculum vitae in addition to the rest of your application materials.
Personal Statements/Goal Statements
Personal Statements/Goal Statements
A personal statement, also known as a “statement of purpose” or “go
Completing the Application
Completing the Application
Since there are so many different parts to the application process, it can be a bit overwhelming at first.
Informational Interviewing for Graduate School
Because there are so many factors involved in choosing a graduate school, you might want to consider conducting an informational interview at the schools you are considering, apart from the required interview.
After conducting an informational interview, you will be free of the stress and pressure you might feel at the admission interview, so you can focus on asking more specific questions to narrow down your search.
Visiting Graduate Schools
When you decide to visit a graduate school, you should plan for a visit in three instances: before applying; after applying, and after acceptance. Here are some points to consider while visiting a graduate school.
Mentoring
In academic settings many students have become accustomed to having mentors available to them. Not only are there mentors in the academic setting, but they are also in the career world.