职业生涯 & 专业发展 helps students become familiar with the application process, 了解更多关于个人陈述的内容, 为入学面试做准备.
Your first step is to find the graduate programs you would like to apply for.
- 浏览学校网页
- 索取宣传材料
- 比较的位置, 学费利率, 应用程序需求, 节目长度, 以及提供的学位, and other criteria that might help you decide on a school
- Make appointments for information sessions and tours on-site
- Check out these links for finding programs in your field of interest:
Use this suggested checklist to walk you through the initial organizational steps and application submission process.
收集资料
- Each university’s application and supplemental form deadlines
- 每个项目所需的文件
- 联系 information for representatives of the program
- 联系 a 职业生涯 Services representative to assist with the application process
应用程序的步骤
- 提交 the following documents along with your application:
- 成绩单的正式复印件
- 考试成绩(GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT等).)
- 个人陈述
- 简历或简历
- 推荐信
- 额外的写作样本或作品集
- 为入学面试做准备
- 申请经济资助
First Steps (Beginning as early as you Junior Year)
- 研究兴趣领域 & 学校
- 与职业预约 & 专业发展职员
- Become familiar with the admissions process and criteria
- 请求和审查在线招生材料
- 开始更新和润色你的简历
- 请求项目负责人的联系信息
- 准备和注册入学考试
- 开始写目的陈述
- 与潜在的推荐人建立关系
- 参加一次实习和实际的入学考试
Next Steps (Beginning as early as your Senior Year)
- 订购官方成绩单
- 所有必要材料请联系推荐人
- Begin applying for fellowships and scholarships
- Have personal statement reviewed, revised, and finalized
- Send in completed financial aid applications and forms
- Check with 学校 before deadlines to ensure applications are complete
- 提交!
- Keep track of acceptances, wait lists, and rejections
- Notify 学校 of your decisions and send in the required deposit to the school you are accepting
- Write thank you notes to people who helped you along the way
什么是目的陈述?
- Usually a 1-2 page narrative about your academic interests, the characteristics and accomplishments that make you a good fit for each particular program, and how you might contribute to the school’s graduate program.
- Some grad 学校 ask you to address specific questions in your personal statement.
什么是令人信服的陈述?
- Writing an effective personal statement means knowing yourself and your 目标 well, 还有讲好故事的能力.
- 清晰地说明你的背景, 目标, philosophy and ways you can contribute to a graduate program.
- Make sure to answer any questions provided in the prompt in an organized essay format. 没有子弹!
如何开始?
- Brainstorm ideas of what got you interested in the field in the first place.
- Write about why you are now passionate about your intended field.
- Think of any stories pertinent to your experience within the field (if you have any).
早点出发!
Have drafts reviewed and revised by as many people as you can get to read it. That said, make sure not to lose your literary voice in the editing process.
- Solicit letters from those who know you well and can speak to your ability to succeed ie. faculty in your department, advisors, professionals in your field whom you have worked with.
- 至少准备三封措辞强硬的信.
- Provide recommenders with supporting material such as a description of the program you are applying for and your resume at least two months before the application deadline.
- Follow-up with polite reminders to the recommenders prior to your deadline.
- Review application materials and the program description.
- Research the 学校’ academic emphasis, mission, and faculty projects/research.
- Prepare examples of your past experiences with being a leader.
- Be ready to explain your interest in the career you are pursuing and why you are interested in their particular program.
- 为职业生涯安排一次模拟面试 & 专业发展!
对自己有全面的了解吗. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses especially as they relate to anticipated questions such as “说说你自己吧?” and “What would you like to be doing five years from now?” Plan your answers to these commonly asked graduate school interview questions:
- 说说你自己吧.
- 你的优点和缺点是什么?
- If you’re not accepted into graduate school, what are your plans?
- 你为什么选择这个职业?
- 你对我们的项目了解多少?
- 你为什么选择申请我们的项目?
- 你还在考虑其他学校吗?
- In what ways have your previous experience prepared you for graduate study in our program?
- What do you believe your greatest challenge will be if you are accepted into this program?
- In college, what courses did you enjoy the most? 最少的? 为什么?
- 描述你参与过的任何研究项目. What was the purpose of the project and what was your role in the project?
- 你的教授如何评价你?
- How will you be able to make a contribution to this field?
- 你的爱好是什么??
- Explain a situation in which you had a conflict and how you resolved it. 你会有什么不同的做法? 为什么?
- 描述你最大的成就.
- 告诉我你在这个领域的澳门网上赌博平台. 挑战是什么?? 你的贡献是什么??
- 你的职业目标是什么? How will this program help you achieve your 目标?
- 你打算如何资助你的教育?
- 你能为这个项目带来什么技能? How will you help your mentor in his or her research?
- 你有动力吗?? 解释并提供例子.
- 为什么我们要带走你而不是其他人?
- 你打算专攻什么?
- 你在业余时间做什么?
- What can be determined about an applicant at an interview?
To find out additional information about doctorate degrees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section at bestcolleges.com.