For those students who don’t intend to hop right into the job market and the big, bad, so-called “real world” right after graduation, or for those who are pursuing a career that requires more than just a bachelor’s degree, there’s another option out there: grad school. But in order to get to grad school, you have to take initiative and start doing some research, just like you did when you were a young and naïve high schooler touring colleges. But instead of the SAT, there’s the GRE, and instead of applying for colleges “because their sports teams are good” or “because their campus is pretty,” you’re applying to programs that best suit your academic needs and desires. Essentially, your search is more mature and serious this time around, to reflect the higher stakes and more specific criteria.
Thus, despite having undergone a similar application process for undergrad, grad school can still be a very daunting task. Where do I start? Do I need to go to grad school for my major in order to get a better job? What are the benefits? Can I afford to pay for more schooling? It’s perfectly normal to have these questions, and feelings of confusion shouldn’t overwhelm you; they should guide you. If you haven’t checked in yet with Pat Taylor, our Graduate School Advisor, then I highly suggest you schedule an appointment. But, beyond that, I suggest you stop by the Grad School Forum she’s holding this coming Wednesday, October 26, in the Student Center River Rooms 3102-3105 from 3-6 p.m. With representatives from over 30 colleges and universities attending, there will be a large variety of opportunities to get information on a particular school, program, or just to ask general questions about what best fits you. And, most importantly, remember that while it’s good to have a dream school and your eyes on the prize, it never hurts to look around at what other program’s requirements are. Maybe there’s a program out there that you didn’t even know existed, but it’s perfect for you. Keep an open mind. Ask questions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Listed below are each of the colleges that will be in attendance on Wednesday. See you there! Caldwell University The City University of New York Clarkson University College of Mount St. Vincent College of St. Rose Columbia University Teachers College CUNY School of Law Drew University - Caspersen School of Graduate Studies Elon University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Hofstra University Hofstra University School of Law Levy Economics Insititute of Bard College Long Island University Manhattanville College Manhattanville College, School of Education Marist College Mercy College Mount Saint Mary College New York Institute of Technology The New School NYU Wagner School of Public Service NYU Silver School of Social Work Pace University, Elisabeth Haub School of Law Sacred Heart University The Sage Colleges Seton Hall Law School Seton Hall University, School of Diplomacy and International Programs Springfield College St. John’s Law School St. John’s University University of Hartford University of New Haven William Paterson University
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