amy hurd, ph.d. interim director, graduate school hovey hall 309 arhurd@ilstu 309-438-2595
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Amy Hurd, Ph.D. Interim Director, Graduate School Hovey Hall 309 [email protected] 309-438-2595 http://grad.illinoisstate.edu/. Top 10 Indicators Grad School is for you. 10. You want to know even more. 9. You want a new circle of friends. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Graduate School
Is Grad School for Me?
Amy Hurd, Ph.D.Interim Director, Graduate SchoolHovey Hall [email protected]://grad.illinoisstate.edu/
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Top 10 Indicators Grad School is for you
10. You want to know even more.
9. You want a new circle of friends.
8. You hate having to do small point assignments.
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Top 10 Indicators Grad School is for you
7. You like smaller classes.
6. You like/are willing to do a lot of reading.
5. You learn well from discussion & project based courses.
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Top 10 Indicators Grad School is for you
4. You don’t like Gen Ed courses.
3. You want to work closely with faculty.
2. The thought of research doesn’t make you go running for the door.
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Top 10 IndicatorsGrad School is for you
1. You want a challenge that will build your analytical skills & open professional doors.
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When will Grad School Pay off?
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When will grad school pay off?
• It depends…. Immediately vs long term
• Ask faculty, look at job descriptions
• Education never loses value!
• A word of caution for education majors
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When Should I Get a Grad Degree?
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When Should I Get a Grad Degree?
• Immediately after a bachelor’s degree vs gaining experience
• PT vs FT
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Do I Have to do a Thesis?
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Do I Have to do a Thesis?
• Three exit strategies– Thesis– Courses only– Comprehensive exam
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How do I find good grad schools?
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Finding a School
• Ask faculty• www.gradschools.com• Professional associations - accredited• Ask professionals• Contact the school to talk with them• Grad Fairs
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How do I apply?
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How do I apply?
• Review materials online about your program– Process– Requirements
• Pre-reqs or specific major - MSW• Licensures – Nursing, AT• Portfolio, audition
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How do I apply?
• Go to Admissions website to complete the application– Goals statement– Resume– Essay– Letters of recommendation– Entrance exams – GRE, GMAT, LSAT– Transcripts
• Minimum last 60 GPA
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How do I Pay for Grad School?
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How do I Pay for Grad School?
• Assistantships– Teaching– Research– Administrative Operational– Pre-professional– Practicum
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How do I Pay for Grad School?
• Tuition Waivers– Departmental– Diversity– International
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Department Name (View > Master > Slide Master to edit)
Presentation Title (View > Master > Slide Master to edit)
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How do I Pay for Grad School?
• Financial aid
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http://grad.illinoisstate.edu/
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The Graduate School
Is Grad School for Me?
Amy Hurd, Ph.D.Interim Director, Graduate SchoolHovey Hall [email protected]://grad.illinoisstate.edu/