Grad School Resources
Thinking about what comes after your undergraduate degree? Our team is here to answer questions, help you understand the application process, and decide whether advanced study is the right path for your goals.
Evaluating graduate school
If you’re thinking about going to graduate school, you should ask yourself the following questions:
- How will graduate school advance my career/is it required?
- Am I willing to put in the time and effort demanded of graduate study?
- How many years of graduate study are required? Should I pursue a master’s degree or a doctoral degree?
- Is it more valuable to continue my education directly from my undergraduate degree or should I gain some more hands-on experience before applying?
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Researching graduate school
Reflect on the type of program you’re looking for. Research different graduate programs, their faculty, classes, and opportunities for professional development and to help determine what your educational goals will be.
- Consider the size of the department and size of the incoming cohort that you would be joining. Do you prefer small or large class sizes?
- Do the faculty in the department represent your research interests?
- Accurately consider your funding availability for the programs you are interested in. Will you need to pursue a program that offers graduate assistantships, apply for grants/fellowships, or take out loans?
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Preparing to apply
Once you’ve done the research, create a list of schools and make note of application deadlines, fees, and determine what materials are needed to apply.
Some common documents include:
- A resume/CV
- Standardized test scores (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, DAT)
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
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Grad School Resources
The following resources can help you with researching and applying to graduate schools:
