Grad School Conference

February 21, 2013 WAEOPP McNair/ SSS Senior Retreat Roundtable Career Advancement Credentials as signal to employers Make money Be well-employed Myth: Time off before Grad School will be good What is the process? Things to do as an Undergraduate Student Why Should One Go to Grad School? Connections Research Travel Get involved in community Understand structure of institution Read essays and literature pertinent to major Interviews are VERY important Check out potential advisors Applying to Grad School Apply to schools that don't have everything Make connections Know staff, professors, potential advisor Apply nationwide Apply to 8-10 at least Practice for interviews Ask for waivers for application fees 2-6 weeks in advance Applying to Grad School (Cont.) Reach is attractive Be rejected, it will happen Google schools' rankings (Gossip is a good system!) Customize yourself Take GRE and MOVE ON Study Groups Presented by: Marley Crossland Michael Berndt Rebecca Rudquist Dylan Essing Emily Banitt Sarah Nicla Katherine Wicklund Amanda Dunn Emmanuel Avila Financial Support Financial Aid v. Funding and Support Get involved at academic meetings TAs, RAs, GAs, fellowships finaid.org, fastweb.com RA, GA > TA Ask for funding Apply early, deadlines in September Ask questions about funding, know what funding includes Timeline Sophomore Year: get involved on campus, start & keep Resume updated Early Junior Year: begin contacting advisers, research schools Work on Junior Year Grades August after Junior Year: take GRE Apply ASAP Do not wait until 6 weeks before due dates Get Letters of Recommendation beginning of Senior year Get first rejection Wait, Revise, Customize Keep grades up Thank those who talk with you and help you DO NOT turn down preview dates or meet and greets Ask for travel sponsorship When you are accepted, it's time to GET PICKY!