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Category: Advanced Degrees

Applying to Grad School in the New Normal, with UVA Alumni Career Engagement (for 2015-2020 grads)

COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders have affected the job market, how we work, and the grad school application process. How will your application process look different than in years past?...
Aug 11, 2020

Graduate or Professional School Advising

Career advising appointments may be used to discuss your application strategy and for review of your resume and personal statement or essay(s). Document Reviews Document reviews require a preliminary advising appointment to provide the reviewer with additional context about your application. Your documents are then read and critiqued offline during a separate appointment, with feedback […]

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Beyond Academia: 5 Steps to Your Nonacademic Job Search

Graduate students and postdocs receive a wealth of information and mentorship on securing an academic position. But what about when you decide to pursue professional options in industry, nonprofit,...
Feb 23, 2018

Decide if Graduate School is Right for You

Deciding to apply to graduate or professional school is one of the most important career decisions you can make. There are many factors to consider, and it is critical that you research your options carefully and be organized and well-prepared through the application process.

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Graduate & Professional School Entrance Exams

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Graduate School Programs – Info & Resources

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Financial Aid Information

FinAid Federal Student Aid FAFSA GrantsScholarshipsandmore.org MoneyGeek – Funding Graduate School with Scholarships MoneyGeek – Graduate School Financial Aid Scholarships & Resources for Master’s-Level LGBTQIA+ Students

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Grad School: Plan and Apply

Last time we looked at factors to consider when you are deciding whether to apply to graduate school. Now that you have decided, here are your next steps! Get organized: You will need to keep track of a lot of information: application and other deadlines, GPA and entrance exam requirements and scores, personal statement prompts […]

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Advanced Degrees, Audiences, Education & Learning, In Transition, New Grads, Professional Schools, Rising Professionals

Should You Go to Grad School? 4 Considerations

Returning to school for a graduate degree can be a sensible career move, as many fields require or prefer a graduate or professional degree. It might also help if you are changing careers. At the same time, graduate school is a major investment, so it is important that you spend plenty of time reflecting and […]

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Advanced Degrees, Audiences, Education & Learning, In Transition, New Grads, Professional Schools, Rising Professionals, Topics

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding to Apply to Grad School

MBA Career Advisor Mary Ryan walks you through the thought process of whether or not to apply to graduate school. She’ll share her personal experience of applying to graduate...
Nov 6, 2015