LibGuides: Career Development: Graduate School Resources

Information, Timeline, and Search Tools

Grad School Guide
Career Development's Guide to navigating the graduate admissions process.

7 Steps to Find the Right Grad School
This article offers advice on navigating the grad school search.
Graduate School Application Timeline
The Princeton Review's recommended timeline for applying to graduate school.
Essential Grad School Search and Application Timeline
College Express' 12-month comprehensive plan for preparing to apply to graduate school.
U.S. News: Best Graduate Schools Ranked
Every year, US News ranks the best colleges and grad schools across the nation. Use this search tool to learn about the best grad schools in your area of interest.
Find a Graduate School That's Right for You (Peterson's)
Grad school search tool to explore different schools and programs.
Getting Into Grad School: 5 Steps to Admission
Quick guide on planning for and applying to grad school.

Information by Program/Field

MBA Resources
This site provides educational information and resources on MBA programs.
The PA Platform
This site includes free resources for assisting students with searching for and preparing to apply to Physician Assistant graduate programs.
Graduate Application Guide for Psychology Students
Are you a psych major interested in going to grad school? Check out this online guide for what to expect and how to prepare.

Getting In - Personal Statements & Interviews

Purdue OWL: Video: How to Write a Personal Statement: This 12-minute YouTube video walks you through the steps of writing a strong personal statement.
Purdue OWL: How to Write a Personal Statement
Purdue OWL: Personal Statement Examples
More Personal Statement Examples
Purdue OWL: Advice from Admissions Real advice from grad school admissions representatives on how to make your personal statement stand out.
Purdue OWL: Personal Statements - Top Ten Rules & Pitfalls
How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Grad School

Sample Interview Questions: Graduate School
Improve your interview skills by practicing these basic questions for graduate schools.
Sample Interview Questions: Medical School
Improve your interview skills by practicing these basic questions for medical schools.
Sample Interview Questions: Behavioral Based
Improve your interview skills by practicing these behavioral based interview questions. Provide specific examples of past experiences when answering.

How to Write a Flawless CV for Graduate School
This informative video describes tips for writing a CV that will help you get into graduate school.

Additional Grad School Resources

PowerPoint: Getting Into Grad School
Information from Career Development on navigating the graduate school application process, tips for writing your personal statement, and more.

How & Why to Email Faculty When Applying to Graduate School
This article explains the benefits of emailing professors before applying to PhD programs, and provides tips on how to make those connections.

Grad School Test Prep

Essential Guide to Graduate Admissions Tests: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT
This article provides an overview of the four main graduate entrance exams.
GRE Information
GRE Practice Test
Kaplan Test Prep GRE preparation tests & courses are available for individual purchase.
GMAT Information
LSAT Information
LSAT FAQ This site addresses frequently asked questions about the LSAT exam.
MCAT Information

Did you know? GRE, GMAT, LSAT, & MCAT preparation books are available on Reserve in the MAC Library. Visit the Circulation Desk for more information!

Check Out These Titles

Medical School Essays That Made a Difference by Princeton Review Staff
Call Number: R838.4 .M45 2014
ISBN: 9780804125840
Publication Date: 2014-12-09
A Guide to Academia by Prosanta Chakrabarty
ISBN: 9780470960417
Publication Date: 2012-03-20
A Guide to Academia is a handbook for all those individuals thinking seriously about going to graduate school.

Did you know? GRE, GMAT, LSAT, & MCAT preparation books are available on Reserve in the MAC Library. Visit the Circulation Desk for more information!

Career Development: Graduate School Resources

Information, Timeline, and Search Tools

Information by Program/Field

Getting In - Personal Statements & Interviews

Additional Grad School Resources

Grad School Test Prep

Check Out These Titles

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