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Considering Graduate School

Your first resource when considering graduate school in a specific scientific area is a faculty advisor in the area of interest.  Check with your academic advisor or faculty advisor.  For admission to most graduate programs in a scientific discipline, undergraduate research experience is crucial.

In addition to specific areas of science, School of Science students may consider graduate school in almost any area, including allied health, administration, business, behavioral sciences, etc.  Make an appointment with a career counselor in the Center for Career Opportunities – Science Division, Math 231, 494-1771 to discuss these possibilities.

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Application Timeline

• Financial Aid (see #8 in the FAQ)

• Center for Career Opportunities Graduate School Page

• Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

• Professional Associations – Often have guides for specific areas

• Kaplan GRE prep courses

• Gradschools.com -- The most comprehensive online source of graduate school information

• Peterson's Guidebooks (available in the science counseling resource room, math 231)

  • Decision Guides: Graduate Schools in the U.S. 2005, 5^th Edition, ISBN/ISSN: 0-7689-1457-4

  • Graduate Programs in Biology 2004, 4^th Edition, ISBN/ISSN: 0-7689-1175-3

  • Graduate Programs in Engineering & Computer Science 2004, 5^th Edition, ISBN/ISSN: 0-7689-1179-6

  • Graduate Programs in Physical Sciences, 4^th Edition, ISBN/ISSN: 0-7689-1193-1 l

• Science Counseling Reception Room Resources for Pre-Graduate Students (Math 231)