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"Which degree is right for me?" For those who desire to continue their studies in graduate or professional school, use 性爱天堂鈥檚 career services to help prepare your application checklist, search application resources, and understand program rankings.

Graduate School

Graduate schools award master鈥檚 degrees and Ph.D.s in a wide variety of programs of study.

Professional School

Professional schools award degrees required for specific careers such as law, medicine, veterinary, optometry, and dentistry.

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  • Assist students with program interview prep
  • Help develop search and application plans and timelines
  • Review professional materials
  • Review personal asks for letters of recommendation

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Graduate and Professional School Application Checklist

STEP 1

Research and Deadliness

  • Check deadlines, noting early admissions typically occur between November and January.
  • Research programs through conversations with program faculty and alumni, and your career adviser.
  • Participate in the Graduate and Professional School Fair at 性爱天堂.

STEP 2

Registration and Interviews

  • Register for the necessary entrance exams for your program. Take the GRE, MCA, CMAT, or LSAT during the summer before your senior year, and take practice exams in the semesters prior to that.
  • Schedule an interview to participate in Professional Practice Interview Days.
  • Finalize the number of schools to which you will apply and schedule a visit to your top 2-3 choices.

STEP 3

Complete Your Applications

  • Prepare your personal statement, resume, and other application materials to be reviewed by a career adviser and faculty member 6-8 weeks prior to application deadlines.
  • Request letters of reference 4-6 weeks prior to application deadlines.
  • Investigate the possibility of financial assistance in the form of fellowships, assistantships, scholarships, and loans.

Entrance Exams

Career Services provides assistance in preparation for graduate and professional school exams, including:


  • Everything there is to know about the American Dental Association and the Dental Admissions Test is available online at the ADA website

  • Visit the ETS website to learn more and pick up a registration booklet from the Career Services office.

  • This exam is required听 for admission into most business degree programs. Print resources are available in the Career Services Resource Area, and are available online.

  • Find out all the information you need about the LSAT test and the Law School Admissions Council online, or learn more about 性爱天堂鈥檚 Pre-Law Advising Program.

  • Medical school admissions test information is available through 性爱天堂's Department of Biology. Students interested in medical fields can be assisted in the application process by the faculty members of the Health Careers Advisory Committee.

  • Learn about different Pharmacy schools as well as information about how to register and review for the Pharmacy College Admissions Test.

Application Resources


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