Prepare for graduate school
Considering graduate or professional school? It can shape your future career, but it’s also a major investment of time, energy, and money. Whether you’re exploring whether grad school fits, researching programs, or assembling your application, the resources below walk you through each step. A career coach can help you weigh timing, choose programs, and build your application materials.
Attend graduate and professional school prep events
The CCDAE, in partnership with several campus departments, hosts graduate school preparation events throughout the year. From mock entrance exams and personal statement workshops to professional school fairs for law and healthcare, you can prepare your application materials with confidence.
Exploring your options
Is grad school right for you?
Determine whether graduate or professional school is the best next step for your future goals.
Selecting a school and program
Explore schools and programs, evaluate fit, and choose an option that supports your academic interests, career goals, budget, and personal priorities.
Professional school resources
Find application services and resources for professional programs, including medicine, law, dental, pharmacy, and physical therapy.
Preparing to apply
Being a competitive candidate
Discover what it takes to be a competitive applicant: the GPA, tests, and experience programs look for.
Funding grad/professional school
Learn about various funding options to offset the costs of a graduate education.
Applying to programs
How to apply
Understand the graduate and professional school application process and timeline so you can plan ahead and meet deadlines.
Application materials
Learn what graduate and professional school application materials you need, why they matter, and how to prepare a strong, complete application.
Considering grad school? Let’s talk through your options
Graduate school is a big decision and a long process. A career coach can help you sort out whether to apply, when to apply, which programs fit, and what your application materials should include. Call the CCDAE at 865-974-5435 or make an appointment on Vol Connect to talk it through.