Getting Started with Your Graduate School Application
Join former CGS Dean-in-Residence Brian Mitchell for an overview of the graduate school application process, including how to choose programs to apply to, writing personal and professional statements, and getting letters of recommendation.
Financial Basics Every Prospective Graduate Student Should Know
Join representatives from TIAA and the Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance (HEFWA) for a webinar on how to create a financial plan for graduation school. Presentations include information on budgeting, different financial aid options, and how to use the GradSense website for financial planning.
Why Research Experiences for Undergraduates Matter for Graduate School
Research experience is an important factor in preparing for graduate school. In this webinar, CGS Dean-in-Residence Janet Rutledge is joined by representatives from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute to discuss how to find undergraduate research opportunities, why they matter for graduate school, and NSF programs that support undergraduate STEM researchers.
Strategies to Make the Successful Transition to Graduate School
Join Raquel Arouca (University of Missouri) and Miriam Okine Davies (Howard University) for a primer on how to make the transition from undergraduate coursework to graduate school. Topics covered included the role of the advisor, managing expectations, and how to self-advocate in a graduate program.