Grad School 101
Thinking about Graduate or Professional School?
Location
The Commons : Skylight Room
Date & Time
October 2, 2025, 5:00 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 will guide you through the process to put a plan in motion.
Agenda includes:
- Is Grad School / Professional School for Me? Discover whether pursuing graduate or professional school aligns with your career goals. Through guided questions and reflection, you’ll get clarity on if, when, and why advanced study makes sense for you.
- Ask Me Anything: Real Talk with Program Directors and Professionals. Get honest answers from a panel of graduate program directors and advisors. Bring your toughest questions about applications, funding, career fit, and more — and hear insider advice you won’t find online.
- The Application Process: Strategically Telling Your Story. Learn how to go beyond grades and test scores to create an application that truly stands out. We’ll cover how to highlight your strengths, showcase your unique experiences, and connect your story to your career aspirations.
Light Fare will be provided.
Due to space capacity, registration is required in Handshake here.
This event is cosponsored with the UMBC McNair Scholars Program and
Retriever Graduate Preparation Network (RGPN).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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