Graduate School
Preparing for Graduate School
"How do I prepare for graduate school?"
Start early and make a timeline for yourself.
Talk with your INTA Career Advisor, GT Career Counselor and Professors.
Choose courses, internship and volunteer experiences that will prepare you for graduate school.
Gather information about many graduate schools and their programs.
Prepare for and take the appropriate entrance exam.
Complete applications in a timely manner and know the deadlines!
Complete scholarship and financial aid applications.
"I know what graduate schools I want to apply to, but I am uncertain of the application process."
Check out each school's website and contact them directly to obtain information about their programs and the application process. It may differ from school to school. Be mindful of application deadlines and begin the process early. Be sure to contact the financial aid office for information on student loans, fellowships and scholarships.
Obtain information about the standardized tests you may need to take. Links to prep sites:
Test preparation courses offered locally in Atlanta:
"I need to write a résumé and an essay/personal statement as part of my application for professional or graduate school, but I don't know what to write or how to begin."
A graduate program may provide a list of questions to address or explain the type of information you need to include in a personal statement. Statements are generally two to three pages typed, but each program may specify a word or page limit. The personal statement serves as a writing sample, is used to determine if you are a good "fit" for the program, and oftentimes is used to assess how well you argue a point in writing. It is helpful to have other people read over your personal statement paying close attention to writing style, grammar, argumentation, and thought development.
The INTA Career Advisor is also available to help you with preparing your essays/personal statements and resumes for graduate or professional school.
Books in the Career Library and online resources are available that can help you with résumé writing and essays.
"I want to find information about financial aid, scholarships and fellowships."
Contact the institutions' financial aid office for information on student loans, fellowships, scholarships and assistantships.
To find out specific information about external funding to support overseas travel, tuition, or fellowships visit GT's Fellowship Communication Office.
Check out the Chronicle of Higher Education for information on scholarships and assistantships.
The Graduate School Resources page lists websites that contain information on graduate schools, preparation, application process, admissions essays/personal statements, and testing.
