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What’s Next – Graduate School? Sylvia D. Cordero Career Development Specialist The Office of Career Exploration and Success careers. rutgers. edu/pursue

CAREER JOURNEY MODEL PURSUE YOUR GOALS We have events and resources designed to help you to prepare for the job search process and connect you to opportunities. DEVELOP SKILLS We can assist you in developing the skills you need to have a competitive advantage in your full-time job search. careers. rutgers. edu/pursue DISCOVER YOURSELF We can help you identify potential options using a combination of self-evaluation questions and career assessments. EXPLORE CAREER & MAJORS We can assist you with exploring your major pathways and help you to select a career that is congruent with who you are and what you value.

OBJECTIVES • Objective #1 —Considering graduate school • Objective #2 — Is graduate school for you? • Objective #3 — Evaluate a program – What to look for? • Objective #4 — What do you need for the application • Objective #5 – Resources careers. rutgers. edu/pursue

CONSIDERING GRADUATE SCHOOL IS GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR YOU? • Why are you considering graduate school? • What are your career goals? • Which graduate program is the most suited for your career goals? • Are you aware of any academic challenges? • Do you have the financial resources to complete your degree? • Is your career passion reflected in your academic background and experience? careers. rutgers. edu/pursue

WRONG REASONS TO CHOOSE GRADUATE SCHOOL • There is a tight economy and graduate school is a good way to avoid the job search. • The link between an undergraduate major and career is not well define. • Uncertain about obtaining a job with the undergraduate major. • There is a ‘hot’ career industry and you want to be one of the first ones to apply to a relevant graduate program. • Graduate School is not designed to explore or ‘try things out’ in the same way as an undergraduate degree. • Graduate school is a significant investment in time and money, so you want to make sure you are serious about embarking on the journey. careers. rutgers. edu/pursue

THINGS TO CONSIDER careers. rutgers. edu/pursue Location On-Campus or Online Ranking Quality of life Resources Accreditation Degree program Time Faculty Cost Financial Aid Students

THE APPLICATION COMPONENTS OF THE GRADUATE APPLICATION • • • careers. rutgers. edu/pursue Transcripts Grade Point Average (GPA) Standardized test scores (e. g. , GRE, MAT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL or IELTS (international students)) Letters of recommendation Research experience Work experience, internships, service-learning, etc. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose Curricular activities

THE APPLICATION WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW & ASK • When are the application deadlines? • When should I take the entrance exam? • Do I need to have tax information available to apply for financial aid? • Which loan providers are available to me? • What need-based and merit-based funding opportunities are available? careers. rutgers. edu/pursue

Resources WHERE TO LOOK? • Studying for entrance test and searching programs – Handshake > Career Center > Resources > Testing & Education Reference Center • Peterson’s Guide - https: //www. petersons. com • Searching graduate programs – www. gradschool. com • Ranking Graduate programs – www. usnews. com • Centralized application for public health programs - https: //sophas. org/ • Centralized application for law school programs - https: //www. lsac. org • Applying to medical school with AMCAS - https: //studentsresidents. aamc. org careers. rutgers. edu/pursue

PERSONAL STATEMENT/STATEMENT OF PURPOSE • Be genuine • Focus on accomplishments • Don’t be cliché or generic • Use specific examples • Write your story – (sad or happy) what or whom had influenced you and what are your experiences? • What are your personal motivations to pursue your studies in this field? • For more information visit: careers. Rutgers. edu > Pursue your Goals > Consider Graduate School careers. rutgers. edu/pursue

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HANDSHAKE MOBILE APP INSTRUCTIONS Follow these simple steps to access this exclusive mobile app: • Visit the App Store or Google Play on your mobile device. • Search for 'Handshake' within the store, and download the app. (This is a free application. ) • Once you open the application, you will be prompted to enter your school email to receive a temporary passcode. You MUST utilize the following format: netid+nb@scarletmail. rutgers. edu • Do NOT forget to utilize the + symbol and nb after your Net. ID. • Once you enter your email address, you will receive an email to that address that includes a temporary passcode to activate the mobile application. • Enter the password and join Handshake and enjoy! careers. rutgers. edu/develop

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