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Get Into Graduate School: A Strategic ApproachChoosing and getting into the right school is crucial to getting the most out of your graduate school years -- and your future career. We're here to help. Kaplan has brought together some of the nation's top admissions experts to create this exclusive guide to getting into grad school.
This informative resource includes:
- Advice from top admissions officers on writing persuasive personal statements, obtaining the best recommendations, preparing your application, and more.
- Expert guidance on financing grad school, including tips on financial aid, borrowing, and managing expenses.
- Specialized information for every student, including minority students, older students, people with disabilities, and international students.
- Key resources for grad school applicants, including websites, professional associations, and more.
- Finding the Right Program for You
- Paying for Grad School
- Becoming a Standout Applicant
- Application DOs and DON'Ts
- The Role of the GRE
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Synopsis
Get Into Graduate School is more than just a directory of graduate schools, it is the definitive reference for applicants looking to gain a competitive edge in the challenging admissions process.
Synopsis
This strategic guide will give applicants the insider advice on everything from:
* Planning for graduate school during college-what courses to take and extracurricular activities to get involved in
* Researching the best graduate program for each applicant
* Preparing an outstanding application and excelling in the interview
* Personalized information for all applicants, including minorities, students with disabilities, older students, and international applicants
* Detailed advice on how applicants can finance their graduate degree without going too far into debt after graduation
About the Author
Kaplan is the world's largest, most successful test preparation company, with 185 centers and 1,200 satellite locations worldwide.
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors
Part One: AN INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Chapter 1: Assessing Your Goals
Why Should You Go?
The Basics
Master's Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Part-Time vs. Full-Time Study
Know Thyself
Chapter 2: Social Work
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Chapter 3: Education
Why Study Education?
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Chapter 4: Psychology and Counseling
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Special Issues
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Chapter 5: Nursing
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Special Issues
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Chapter 6: Humanities and Social Sciences
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Special Issues
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Chapter 7: Engineering
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Special Issues
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Chapter 8: Computer Science
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Special Issues
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Chapter 9: Health
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Special Issues
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Chapter 10: The Sciences
The Employment Picture
Getting In
Program Options
Special Issues
Words of Wisdom
For More Information
Part Two: SELECTING A PROGRAM
Chapter 11: Getting Information
Where to Look
What to Ask
Great Stuff You Can (and Can't) Find in Catalogs
Where You Stand
Sample Worksheets
Chapter 12: Evaluating Graduate Programs
First Steps
Program Requirements
Program Cost
Quality of Life
Part-Time and Evening Options
Part Three: APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
Chapter 13: Meeting Admissions Requirements
Undergraduate GPA
GRE and Other Standardized Test Scores
Other Requirements
Deadlines
Chapter 14: Preparing Your Application
Laying the Academic Groundwork
Getting the Recommendations
Taking the GRE
The Application Process
Chapter 15: The Personal Statement
The Purpose Behind a Statement of Purpose
What Committees Ask
How to Make It Good
The Writing Process
Common Mistakes Applicants Make
Sample Essays with Critiques
Chapter 16: After You Apply
Should You Interview?
The Admissions Decision: Theirs and Yours
If You Get Accepted
If You Don't Get Accepted
Part Four: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 17: The Re-Entry Student's Guide to Success
Change Your Knee-Jerk Conditioning
Demonstrate Your Interests and Talents
Use Papers and Projects
The Hidden Curriculum
Real World Ventures
Use the Career Center
Chapter 18: African American Students
A Word About Affirmative Action
Gathering Information
Selecting a School
Some Final Words of Advice
Chapter 19: Yes, You Can! For Students with Disabilities
Are You Ready?
The Right Stuff
To Tell or Not to Tell
Choosing the Right Program
Assessing Accessibility
Chapter 20: Especially for International Students
Understanding Graduate Education in the United States
Choosing the Right Graduate Program
Obtaining Application Materials
Completing the Application
Kaplan English Programs
For More Information
Part Five: FINANCING YOUR DEGREE
Chapter 21: Planning Your Investment
Working While You Study
Affording Your Doctorate
Financial Tips
Tax Credits
Chapter 22: Locating Sources of Aid
Financial Aid Basics
Who Gets Aid and Who Doesn't
Start Searching for Money
Chapter 23: The Financial Aid Application Process
Key Materials
Applying for All Types of Funding
Aid Application Results
Calculating Your Need
Chapter 24: Borrowing the Money
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Loan Programs
Federal Loan Consolidation
Private Loan Programs
Debt Management
Part Six: APPENDIX
Universities with Graduate Programs