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.
• 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
• Waste of money
• Increase your
salary
• Waste of time
• Attain career
goals
• 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
• Resources
• Admission Standards
• Size
• Career Assistance
• State Regulations
• Cost/Financial Aid
• Culture
• Faculty
• Location
• Physical Facilities
• Reputation/Ranking
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
•
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students since its
founding 75 years ago.
•
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programs to prepare
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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
•
•
• Buy study
materials.
• Take practice
tests.
Does the school require
•
standardized tests for
admission? (GRE, GMAT,
MCAT, LSAT, DAT)
•
If yes,
Attend practice
classes.
Sign up for test.
• Knock it dead!
APPLYING FOR
GRADUATE SCHOOL
September-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
•
Test required?
•
Testing code
Admission
requirements
(Personal
statement, resume,
curriculum vita,
etc.)
•
Program’s contact
information
•
User names and
passwords
•
Application fee
Interview date and
time
•
Have you submitted
the application?
APPLYING TO
GRADUATE SCHOOL
November-December
January-February
• Arrange for your
official transcripts to
be sent.
• Submit
applications.
(Early is good)
• Submit applications
to schools with early
deadlines.
• 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!