Grad School 101
Thinking about Graduate or Professional School?
Location
The Commons : Skylight
Date & Time
October 10, 2024, 4:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Description
If
you are thinking about pursuing graduate education or professional
school, now is time to start narrowing down the possibilities.
Grad School 101 is a FREE conference for UMBC students that will guide you through the challenges and put a plan in motion.
Light Fare will be provided.
Due to space capacity, registration is required in Handshake here.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Navigating the Application Process
K. Jill Barr, J.D., Associate Vice Provost of Graduate Education and
Senior Assistant Dean, Graduate Enrollment, UMBC
Are you overwhelmed by the graduate school
application process and not certain of where to start? If so, this
session will help you understand the basics of applying to graduate
programs, from testing to obtaining letters of recommendation.
Personal Statements That Get Attention
Rowena B. Winkler, Ph.D., Assistant Director for Graduate Student Career Development, UMBC Career Center
Drafting
a personal statement can be a tricky part of the application process.
During this session, you will learn about what schools look for in a statement and understand the structure of what a personal statement
should include. In addition, you will learn the basics of asking for a
letter of recommendation.
Please
note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive
environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would
like to request accommodations for this event due to a disability,
please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests
received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best
to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
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