Transcript Power Point of 2015 Workshop

Graduate School Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015
Graduate School Advising
UACC, Hood House
Beth Williams
Riannon Nute
Career Counselor
[email protected]
Career Counselor
[email protected]
Graduate School Preparation
Center For Academic Resources (CFAR), Smith Hall
Randy Schroeder
Educational Counselor/Coordinator
[email protected]
CFAR Graduate School Events
What to Expect on the GRE
Thursday, Oct. 1 9:45-11:00
GRE Math Prep Drop-In Sessions
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00, Murkland G04
Personal Statement Writing Workshops
Thursday, Oct. 1, 3:45-5:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 8:00-9:15pm
Graduate School 101
Dovev Levine
Academic Counselor/Admissions Officer
UNH Graduate School
What Is Graduate School?
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What Is Graduate School? Why Should I Go?
Graduate study is for students who have a bachelor's
degree and want to do advanced study in their field.
 May be necessary for your desired profession
 Could improve your career by increasing your
income earning potential and responsibility
 Satisfy your intellectual curiosity and passion
 Graduate School is NOT a guarantee of success!
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How Do I Know if I Need a
Graduate Degree?
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
Talk to your faculty
 Talk to UNH Graduate School
 Talk to University Advising & Career Center (career
advice and internship opportunities, Hood House)
 O*Net (http://www.onetonline.org/)–see next slide
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Types of Graduate Programs
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Graduate Certificates
Master’s Programs
Doctoral Programs
Juris Doctor Programs
Medical Doctor Programs
How Do I Decide Where and
What to Apply For?
Petersons.com
& Gradschools.com
Talk to your professors
Talk to the UNH Graduate School
Communicate with and visit potential schools
Size, location, vibe, fit and funding are all
important.
General Application Requirements
 Transcripts
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Recommendations
 Standardized Tests (GRE, GMAT)
 Personal Statement
 Application Fee
 Possible special requirements
 Aim for Fall entrance
Getting In
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Recommendations: Talk upfront with current
professors
GRE/GMAT: Free workshops at UNH…use them!
Email [email protected] at the Center for
Academic Resources.
Personal Statement:
 Fit and competition: Why this program? Who you
will work with and why? What makes you a great
candidate? (Honors, research experience, etc.)
Communicate with prospective schools
Paying For It
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Graduate Assistantships
 20 hours/week
 Tuition scholarship + Stipend ($15,000$20,000/year) + Health Insurance (at most schools)
 Gives you teaching and research experience
Tuition Scholarships
 No work requirement
Key is to communicate with grad programs
Also use the UNH Fellowships Office—help with
applying to external fellowships
(http://www.unh.edu/fellowships-office/)
Additional Opportunities at UNH
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities (Hamel
Center)
International Research Opportunities Research
Opportunities (Hamel Center)
McNair Scholars Program
Accelerated Master’s program
UNH Graduate School
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25 Doctoral programs, 60 master’s degrees, 15
certificate programs and 1 Law School
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UNH researchers ranked among tops in US
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One of nine universities in the nation to hold
top-tier status as a land-, sea-, and space-grant
institution
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70 faculty have held Fulbright Fellowships
Thank You!
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Don’t forget to use the UNH Graduate School
as a resource!
[email protected]
 603-862-3000
 Gradschool.unh.edu
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