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Graduate Study in USA

Graduate Study in USA. B95606033 林致均. Motivation. Master's degree (MA, MS) vs. doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, and others). Purposes / Interests Financial aid Job markets. Application Processes. GRE TOEFL (iBT) GPA Search for fields of study Search for schools/programs Curriculum Vitae

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Graduate Study in USA

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  1. Graduate Study in USA B95606033 林致均

  2. Motivation • Master's degree (MA, MS) vs. doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, and others). • Purposes / Interests • Financial aid • Job markets

  3. Application Processes • GRE • TOEFL (iBT) • GPA • Search for fields of study • Search for schools/programs • Curriculum Vitae • Personal statement / statement of purpose • Recommendation letters • Interviews

  4. TOEFL GRE • AWA 6 • Verbal 800 • Quantitative 800 • Reading 30 • Listening 30 • Speaking 30 • Writing 30 - Jun. / Oct. - Online registration - Free score report opportunity - Taking test at least 1~2M before the first application due day. - 2Y score validation - Online registration - Free score report opportunity • Study Resources • The Red Book • Barron's GRE • Xination’s sharing • Cram schools’ handouts • Study Resources • Barron's TOEFL iBT Book • Essential vocabulary guide Start your preparation as early as possible!!!

  5. TOEFL GRE What if you don’t get high scores? -> How much dose it matter? -> Explain to the committees. -> Retake. Start your preparation as early as possible!!!

  6. GPA • Transcript • 80~100 -> A (4.0)70~79 -> B (3.0)60~69 -> C (2.0) • First 3Y (including summer study and exchange study) • Overall GPA • Major subject GPA • Last 40 credits GPA

  7. Search for fields of study • Is there a long-term interest/goal already? If not, start searching ASAP! • Want to change field? • Internship • Talk to faculty or other students. • Face yourself. Choose what you are devoted to.

  8. Search for schools/programs • Pre-application • Special requirements • Scholarship / salary • Length of study • Future career options • International community size • NIH funding • Publications • Locations (safety, price, etc.) • Ranking • Research topic • Faculty members • Fitness • Necessity of contacting faculty in programs of interest (It depends.)

  9. Curriculum Vitae • It's never too early to write a CV. • Highlights your scholarly accomplishments. • Contact information • Education • Honors and Awards • Working/research experiences • Publication • Conference Presentations • Grants Awarded • …., etc

  10. Personal statement / statement of purpose • Who am I? What makes me unique? • Why do I want to continue my studies? • How can I address my academic record? • How do field experiences enhance my application? • Who is my audience? • (Explain your weakness.) ***Be compelling!

  11. Recommendation letters • Who to ask? • It is best to ask early in the semester. • Provide Information • Waive your rights to see your recommendation letters. (Confidentiality) • Online submition • Stay aware of the status of your application status. (Many faculty are tardy.) • When letters of recommendation don't arrive >>> Email >>> Call (leave a voice mail) >>> Follow up

  12. Interviews • Getting an interview is a significant step towards winning acceptance to the graduate program of your dreams. • Graduate admission committee • Do your homework. • Prepare intelligent questions to ask. • Show your interest in that program. • Find out what graduate students really think about their advisors and the program.

  13. Decision making • Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX)

  14. Information platforms – 1 *** http://gradschool.about.com/

  15. Information platforms – 2 ** http://graduate-school.phds.org/

  16. Information platforms – 3 * PTT - studyabroad - gre - TOEFL_iBT - global_univ

  17. Other Information platforms http://www.taisha.org/ http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/

  18. Thank you for your time!ally_taiwanlover@yahoo.com.tw

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