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Graduate School: Applications, Finances, Succeeding

Graduate School: Applications, Finances, Succeeding. Nancy M. Amato Parasol Lab,Texas A&M University. Grad School - Why?. Not just to avoid getting a job! Interest in research Want to learn topic in greater depth Meet job goals/requirements. Grad School - Programs. Professional Programs

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Graduate School: Applications, Finances, Succeeding

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  1. Graduate School:Applications, Finances, Succeeding Nancy M. Amato Parasol Lab,Texas A&M University

  2. Grad School - Why? • Not just to avoid getting a job! • Interest in research • Want to learn topic in greater depth • Meet job goals/requirements

  3. Grad School - Programs • Professional Programs • MBA • Law School • Medical School • Masters • Coursework Only • Thesis (research oriented) • PhD

  4. Grad School - Applications • Start Early • GPA, GRE scores are important as filters • GRE General Test, GRE Subject test • Letters from Faculty • Not bosses • Best, profs you did research with • Statement of Research Interest • Other supporting information • Courses taken • Research projects/publications

  5. Choosing a Grad School • Research Interests • Reputation by Area • Acceptance Rates • Financial Issues • Post/pre Acceptance - Visits

  6. Life in Grad School • Coursework • Varies significantly • Occasionally leveling required • Usually 1-2 years • Deeper, more specialized courses • Research • Start early and get involved • Identify a faculty advisor/research area • First assist others, then take your own direction

  7. Grad School - Paying for it All • Assistantships • TA, RA, etc. • Fellowships • External (NSF, NDSEG, etc.) • Internal • Outside Jobs • Loans…

  8. Resources • Advice for Undergraduated Considering Grad School • http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/pagre/grad-school.html • CRA-W publication: The Graduate Student Information Guide • http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/projects/mentoring/mentorWrkshp/grad-guide.pdf • Advantages of Obtaining an Advanced Degree • Choosing the Right Graduate School • The Graduate School Application Process • Financing Graduate Study (Sources of Financial Support) • Choosing A Ph.D. Program In Computer Science • http://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds6-1/choosing.html • How to Succeed in Graduate School: A Guide for Students and Advisors (Parts I & II) • http://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds1-2/advice1.html • http://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds1-3/advice2.html

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