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Graduate School Bootcamp. Survival 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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!