GRADUATE SCHOOL ADVISING WORKSHOP

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GRADUATE SCHOOL ADVISING WORKSHOP
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Nazareth Students Pursuit of Grad Study

• 51 of our students are accepted to, enrolled in,
  or have completed graduate school one year after
  graduation
• Almost 2/3 of Nazareth graduates earn an advanced
  degree
• 27 Fulbright Awards in the last 16 years

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Graduate Study Highlights
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Top Choices of Nazareth Graduates

• Nazareth College (131)
• University at Buffalo (11)
• Syracuse University (11)
• SUNY Brockport (9)
• St. John Fisher College (8)
• University of Rochester (7)
• Roberts Wesleyan (5)

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Admissions Tests

• GRE (General Subject Area Tests)
• LSAT (Law School)
• GMAT (Business)
• MCAT (Medical School)

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GRE Information

• Computer-based
• Adaptively scored
• Flexible scheduling
• Analytical writing component
• Practice software
• Practice writing sample

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GRE Subject Tests

• Biochemistry, Cell Molecular Biology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• English Literature
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology

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Required Components of Grad Applications

• Transcripts
• Test Scores
• Letters of Reference
• Applications
• Essays/Personal Statements

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Recommended Time Frame

• Fall Junior Year
• First Practice Test
• Meet with advisor to discuss options
• Begin program exploration
• Spring Junior Year
• Second Practice Test
• Narrow down program choices
• Identify specific colleges of interest request
  applications
• Visit colleges if possible (spring and summer)

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Time Frame (continued)

• Summer prior to Senior year
• Take the required test
• Send score reports to selected schools
• Begin drafting essay

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Time Frame (continued)

• Fall Senior Year
• Request letters of reference
• If needed, take subject test/retake general test
• Have essay critiqued
• Complete applications collect transcripts
• Submit by Thanksgiving

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Credential Files

• Files maintained in Career Service
• Confidential vs. Non-confidential
• Confusion over forms and recipients

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Resources

• Faculty
• Choices CT database of grad schools
• Print Resources (Petersons Guides)
• Career Services Website/Graduate School Links
• Graduate School Fairs

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Choosing Nazareth for Graduate Study

• Application process deadlines
• What makes a good application?

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Services of the Office of Graduate Studies

• One-stop shop from Admissions through Graduation
• Fast track program for qualified Education
  candidates

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How Acceptance Decisions are Made

• Committee Criteria
• Committee Structure
• Matrix/Rubric for Decisions