Preparing for Graduate School Applications -- Spring Workshop Series

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will once again be offering workshops this spring on finding funding, writing a strong curriculum vitae and personal statement, and getting strong letters of recommendation for undergraduate students wanting to get a head start on graduate school applications (and scholarship applications, and really any kind of applications). Please share this information with your undergraduate students who may be interested. These workshops are geared toward current undergrads and alumni. All UW undergrads are welcome to attend any session of interest (even if not considering grad school yet, but working on scholarship applications, etc.).

Are you an undergrad planning to apply for grad school this fall? Make the application process less stressful--get a head start on your application materials now. This series of workshops will help you to prepare four of the critical pieces of your application process: finding funding, writing a strong curriculum vitae and personal statement, and getting strong letters of recommendation.

Scholarships 201: Searching & Applying for Graduate Funding as an Undergrad
This session will include information on discipline specific scholarships, national funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications. RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/245.

Monday, April 13, 2015, 4:30-5:30pm, MGH 171
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 12:30-1:30pm, MGH 171

Curriculum Vitae Writing Workshop
Develop your undergraduate CV for use in graduate school applications! A Curriculum Vitae ("CV" or "vitae") is a comprehensive, biographical statement emphasizing your professional qualifications and activities. A CV is similar to a resume, but an advantage to the CV format is the significant freedom to choose the headings and categories for your information and the strength reflected in their arrangement. Bring a working draft, such as an existing resume, and a list of activities including: Honors, Awards & Prizes received no longer than 5 years ago, Academic and Research Activities, Community Service Involvement, Work History, and Activities outside of the Academic Environment. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to work with Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards staff to develop and strengthen a draft of your CV! RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/237.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 4:30-5:30pm, MGH 171
Thursday, April 23, 2015, 12:30-1:30pm, MGH 171

Personal Statement Writing Workshop
The Personal Statement is an important part of an application package. Applying for scholarships and graduate/professional programs often requires a personal statement or application letter. This type of writing requires you to outline your strengths confidently and concisely, which can be challenging. Personal Statement Workshops will provide students with essential information to develop an understanding of not only writing about their interests, eligibility and suitability for applications, but also to learn how their statements provide evidence of their achievements that aren’t reflected in other parts of an application. RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/236.

Monday, April 20, 2015, 4:30-5:30pm, MGH 171
Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 12:30-1:30pm, MGH 171

Getting Great Recommendation Letters Workshop
This workshop will help you plan ahead for developing strong relationships with faculty and other mentors, asking for letters of recommendation, and preparing your recommenders to write you stellar letters. RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/289.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 4:30-5:30pm, MGH 171
Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 12:30-1:30pm, MGH 171

Additional information and resources are available on our website: http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships

UW Master of Jurisprudence Information Session - April 2

The University of Washington School of Law’s Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) Program is hosting an Admissions Information Session at William H. Gates Hall on April 2.

During this session, we will be providing information about this innovative Master’s degree program and inform candidates about the application process.

If you would like to find out more about UW School of Law’s Master of Jurisprudence degree program, please join us to learn more and meet our faculty.

DGH Fellowships Application Closes Friday, February 27

Department of Global Health Funding & Fieldwork Opportunities

The Department of Global Health is excited to offer five funding opportunities (below) for travel support and fieldwork experiences for graduate and professional students, and medical residents at the University of Washington.

These funding opportunities are administered by the Global Health Resource Center and provide assistance for costs associated with doing fieldwork outside of Seattle. Applications for each may be submitted via a Common Application and Catalyst Dropbox. Visit each fellowship page to learn more and apply now! The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2015.

These funding opportunities include:

George Povey Social Justice and Activism in Global Health Fellowship
The Povey Social Justice and Activism in Global Health Fellowship provides financial assistance to a graduate student, professional student, or medical resident at the University of Washington to help support fieldwork experience in global health.

Global Opportunities Health (GO Health) Fellowship
The GO Health Fellowship provides financial assistance to a graduate student, professional student, or medical resident at the University of Washington so that they may gain valuable international fieldwork experience in global health.

Stergachis Endowed Fellowship for International Exchange
The goal of the Stergachis Endowed Fellowship for International Exchange is to promote global health by providing financial assistance to graduate or professional students who would like to work on public health projects in developing countries, preferably in Uganda.

Strengthening Caring Opportunities through Partnership in Ethiopia (SCOPE) Fellowship
The SCOPE Fellowship Program is a three to six month research project with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about fostering interdisciplinary approaches for tackling global health challenges. Fellows will be located in Gondar, Ethiopia.

Thomas Francis Jr. Global Health Fellowship
The Thomas Francis, Jr., Global Health Fellowship provides financial assistance to graduate or professional students across disciplines at the UW to gain practical global health experience in other cultures, usually developing countries.

Applicants are required to use the Common Application and Catalyst Dropbox to complete their application. Students are encouraged to apply for more than one fellowship, but are only eligible to receive one award per application cycle. If a student is awarded and accepts the fellowship, they must immediately withdraw their applications to other Department of Global Health fellowships or funded programs. Fellowship recipients must meet all program deadlines and program requirements, including attendance at a mandatory pre-departure orientation on Sunday, May 3, 2015.

Common eligibility criteria:

• Graduate or professional students enrolled in a full-time University of Washington degree program.
• Medical residents enrolled in a University of Washington residency program are eligible to apply for: 
• George Povey Social Justice and Activism in Global Health Fellowship
• Global Opportunities (GO) Health Fellowship
• Good academic standing.
• Not currently receiving another DGH award or fellowship for the same time period, or for the same program or fieldwork experience.
• Medical and post-doc fellows, and undergraduates are NOT eligible for any of these awards.

Please review the criteria for each of the awards to ensure that you have submitted the proper documentation to complete the process. All documentation must be submitted via Catalyst Dropbox by 11:59 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2015.

Download the Common Application application now!

Please contact Cole Bazemore at colebaze@uw.edu or 206‐685‐7362 with any questions you may have.

The University of Washington School of Law’s Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) Program is hosting two Admissions Information Sessions at William H. Gates Hall on February 26 and April 2.

During these sessions, we will be providing information about this innovative Master’s degree program and inform candidates about the application process.

If you would like to find out more about UW School of Law’s Master of Jurisprudence degree program, please join us to learn more and meet our faculty.

Our upcoming session is Thursday, February 26, 6:00-7:30PM in William H. Gates Hall, Room 116.

Please RSVP at http://www.law.washington.edu/MJ/Admissions.aspx if you would like to attend. We look forward to meeting you!

UW School of Law - Master of Jurisprudence

FREE TPR Practice GRE

Golden Key is hosting a FREE practice GRE with The Princeton Review. 

Event Details

It will be held Saturday, February 21st, 12:30-4:30 PM in the Odegaard Learning Studio (Ode 102). Please register early, as space is limited. If you have any questions, please email goldkey@uw.edu. Thank you!

Scholarship search and application workshops this week at UW Seattle!

THIS WEEK: 

Scholarship search and application workshops from the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards

Curriculum Vitae Writing Workshop:
· TODAY, Monday, February 2, 2015, 4:30-5:30pm, MGH 171
· RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/237, though drop-ins are also welcome!

Develop your undergraduate CV/Resume for use in scholarship, fellowship, research opportunities, and graduate school applications! Bring a working draft, such as an existing resume, and a list of activities, experiences, jobs, honors, etc.

UK & Ireland Scholarships:
· Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 1:30-2:30pm, MGH 171
· RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/200, though drop-ins are also welcome!

The UK & Ireland Scholarship application process provides students with the opportunity to present their qualifications for the campus nomination for scholarships that support graduate studies at colleges and universities in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. These scholarships are the Churchill, the Marshall, the Mitchell and the Rhodes. The Gates Cambridge does not require a campus endorsement or nomination; however, notifying the Office of your intentions to apply allows us to connect you with resources and to support the development of a competitive application

Personal Statement Writing Workshop
· Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171
· RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/236, though drop-ins are also welcome!

Applying for scholarships, internships, and graduate/professional programs often requires a personal statement or application letter. This type of writing requires you to outline your strengths confidently and concisely, which can be challenging. Personal Statement Workshops provide students with essential information to develop an understanding of not only writing about their interests, eligibility and suitability for applications, but also to learn how their statements provide evidence of their achievements that aren’t reflected in other parts of an application.

Scholarships 201: The Search for Undergraduate Scholarships & Graduate Fellowships
· Thursday, February 5, 2015, 4:30-5:30pm, MGH 171
· RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/245, though drop-ins are also welcome!

This workshop provides assistance to continuing students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.

NEXT WEEK:

Getting Great Recommendation Letters
· Thursday, February 12, 2015, 3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171
· RSVP to attend at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/289, though drop-ins are also welcome!

This workshop will help you plan ahead for developing strong relationships with faculty and other mentors, asking for letters of recommendation, and preparing your recommenders to write you stellar letters.

THIS WEEK: Scholarship search and CV writing workshops

Scholarship 101: Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships

• Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 2:30-3:30pm, MGH 171
• RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/244, though drop-ins are also welcome!

Specifically designed for freshmen and sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.

Curriculum Vitae Writing Workshop:

• Thursday, January 22, 2015, 2:30-3:30pm, MGH 171 
• RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/237, though drop-ins are also welcome!

Develop your undergraduate CV/Resume for use in scholarship, fellowship, research opportunities, and graduate school applications! Bring a working draft, such as an existing resume, and a list of activities, experiences, jobs, honors, etc.

UW Womens Center to host GRE Pre Course

This February we are hosting GRE Prep and Basic Math Refresher courses on campus. 

See the below link for details:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/uwwomenscenter/Activity_Search

DATES: February 15th, 22nd, March 1st, 8th
LOCATION: Savery Hall Room 130 (may change)
PRICES: GRE Prep $275 and Basic Math Refresher $90

Feel free to contact Maggie (womens@u.washington.edu) with any questions!

2015 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Application Cycle is NOW Open!!

Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President, Ralph J. Bunche, the RBSI encourages students to pursue academic careers in political science by:

• Enhancing writing, research, and analytical skills to increase competitiveness in the application and financial aid process for graduate school;
• Developing statistical skills for data analysis used in political science;
• Exposing participants to the significant questions in the discipline and profession of political science;
• Introducing participants to leading political scientists;
• Educating participants about political science career opportunities and encouraging their application to doctoral programs in political science.

The RBSI is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University. It is designed to introduce to the world of doctoral study in political science those undergraduate students from under-represented racial and ethnic groups or those interested in broadening participation in political science and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting under-represented groups. Participants in the RBSI are drawn from a competitive national applicant pool. The RBSI Selection Committee reviews applications and makes decisions during the month of February. Applicants will be informed of their status via email. Read more below.

How To Apply:

• Submit your application to the 2015 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute here! 
• Program dates: May 31, 2015 - July 2, 2015
• Deadline for applications: January 16, 2015.
• Eligibility Criteria
• Applicants must be members of a racial or ethnic minority group that is significantly under-represented in political science, such as African American, Asian Pacific American, Latinos/a, and Native American (federal and state recognized tribes) students, or who are interested in broadening participation in political science by students from under-represented minority populations and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting under-represented groups. 
• Applicants must be college/university juniors.
• Applicants must demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research in political science. 
• Applicants must be US citizens at time of application. 
• RBSI Applicant Checklist

A complete application includes:

• 2015 APSA RBSI Program Application (online by applicant)
• Includes fields for personal statement, resume, and list of recommenders.
• Official Transcripts (mail directly to APSA by university/college)
• Provide an official transcript (that includes 2014 fall semester grades) from each undergraduate institution attended. Institutions may send transcripts directly to APSA, postmarked no later than January 16, 2015.
• Letters of Recommendation (mail directly to APSA by recommender)
• Three letters of recommendation. One from the department chair, and two more from other people who are familiar with the applicant's academic qualifications (should be mailed by the recommenders, with recommender signature across the seal of the envelope).
• Recommender should attach this form to his/her letter of recommendation.

Deadline: January 16, 2015

Transcripts and letters of recommendation should be mailed (and postmarked by January 16, 2015) to:
APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
c/o Dr. Kimberly Mealy
American Political Science Association
1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1206

2015 USAID Donald Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program

The application deadline is January 20, 2015.

The Payne Program is designed to attract outstanding young people to careers in international development as USAID Foreign Service Officers. The Payne Fellowship Program provides:

· Benefits valued at up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree,
· Arranges internships in Washington D.C. and at USAID missions overseas, and
· Provides professional development and support activities.

Fellows who successfully complete the program become USAID Foreign Service Officers. Fellows may use the fellowship to attend a two-year master's program in a U.S. institution to study an area of relevance to the USAID Foreign Service, including international development, international relations, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, agriculture, environmental sciences, health, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program. At the end of the two-year fellowship, Fellows enter the USAID Foreign Service.

Applicants must be:

· College seniors or graduates looking to start graduate school in the fall of the year they apply,
· Have GPAs of at least 3.2 and
· Must be U.S. citizens.

The program welcomes applications from those with any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the USAID Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials for the program are available at www.paynefellows.org. The application deadline is January 20, 2015. The Program is funded by USAID and managed by Howard University.

2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
Number of Fellowships Offered: 5
Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship; GPA of 3.2/4.0; seeking to start two-year relevant grad program in fall 2015
Online Application Opens: October 14, 2014 www.paynefellows.org
Application Deadline: January 20, 2015 - Finalists selected by the end of February - Fellows selected by mid-March

Contact:
Tessa Henry, Program Officer
USAID Donald M. Payne Int'l Development Program
paynefellows@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002
Office: (202) 806-5952
tessa.henry@howard.edu
www.paynefellows.org

Interested in International Affairs?

You are invited to attend an Information Session

For the Rangel and Payne International Affairs Programs

October 30, 2014, 2:30 PM, MGH 171

And visit our table at the Scholarship Fair: Oct. 30, 10am-2pm, MGH

USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship:

-         Up to $90,000 over two years to cover two-year master’s degree and internships.

-         Paid internships on Capitol Hill and OVERSEAS at a USAID Mission

-         Entry into the USAID Foreign Service upon completion of graduate studies

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Be a senior or recent graduate applying for graduate school

-            Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program:

-         Up to $90,000 over two years to cover two-year master’s degree and internships.

-         Paid internships on Capitol Hill and OVERSEAS at a U.S. Embassy

-         Entry into the State Department Foreign Service upon completion of graduate studies

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Be a senior or recent graduate applying for graduate school

-            Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

Rangel Undergraduate Int’l Affairs Summer Enrichment Program:

-         6-week program at Howard University to prepare for career in international affairs

-         2 for-credit courses, visits/meetings with foreign affairs professionals, grad school intro

-         Program covers room, board, tuition, transportation and provides $3,200 stipend.

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Full-time undergraduate student (completed sophomore year)

-         Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

-        ALL MAJORS WELCOME!

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Sessions in October, 2014

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Information Sessions
Webinar:  

·         Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  To register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/649070414

·         Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.  To register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/656401654

In person: 

·         Thursday, October 9, 2014, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Smith 311

·         Friday, October 10, 2014; 10:30-12 noon.,  Oceanography Teaching Building (OTB), room 014

·         Tuesday, October 14, 2014; 12:30-2:00 p.m., Denny 206

NSF’s GRFP is one of the premier opportunities to fund your graduate study.  It provides 3 years of funding that you can use in a 5 year time frame.  This includes a $32,000 annual stipend and tuition.  For UW graduate students, GAIP health insurance is also covered.

While there may be an assumption this funding would be only for the “usual suspects” (e.g., life sciences, engineering, math, etc.), there are a surprising number of social science disciplines included in the eligibility list, including STEM education, Political Science, Public Policy, Communication, Anthropology, History, and Sociology.  We encourage students in all eligible fields to look into this fellowship.

Seniors who are planning to attend graduate school can apply now and take the funding with them to whatever school they attend.   First year graduate students (and sometimes second year students) can apply now.

The information session will cover the application process, strategies for successful applications and more details regarding how the fellowship operates.  Application deadlines range from October 29 – November 4, 2014.  Students should start their applications now.
Basic eligibility criteria:

• research in an eligible NSF research area (includes several of the social sciences)
• US citizens or permanent residents by the application deadline
• students in their first year of graduate study or at the beginning of their second year of graduate study (with some limitations)
• students who have not earned a previous graduate degree
• graduating senior undergraduates who plan to apply to and begin graduate student by next fall

Full eligibility information is detailed in the program solicitation.http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=6201&ods_key=nsf14590
Questions?   Please contact the Graduate School Fellowships and Awards office at gradappt@uw.edu or 206.543-7152.

UW iSchool - MLIS Web Chat, Weds/Sept 24th, 12:30 pm

You’re Invited!
MLIS Web Chat
Weds, September 24, 12:30 pm
Online session: https://ischool.adobeconnect.com/mlisprospects/

Interested in a career in librarianship, information literacy, knowledge organization, user experience design, or information architecture? Do you think creatively and want to help people and organizations find and understand information?

If yes, then check out the Master of Library and Information Science degree offered by the University of Washington Information School. We offer the #3 ranked program in the nation.
 
Please join online for a web chat on Wednesday, September 24, from 12:30-1:30 pm PDT. It is structured as a Q&A session, with iSchool faculty and staff answering your questions. No RSVP is necessary for this session. For additional information session and web chat dates, visit the iSchool recruiting calendar.

Click here to find out more of what you can do with a master’s degree in information science. And check out these videos to learn more about what some of our alum are doing.


Full event information at https://ischool.uw.edu/events/mlis-degree-web-chat-9-24.

Online Webchat about the iSchool's Master Program - August 26

Want to learn more about the iSchool's Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) program? Then participate in an online webchat about the program next Tuesday, August 26 at 7 pm.

The MSIM program attracts applicants from around the world, allowing students from any academic background to pursue studies in Information Management areas such as Data Science, Information Architecture, Information Security, User Experience Design, and more! MSIM is a STEM program, but let me be clear that there is no technical background required for admission consideration. The diversity of students coming to the program is one of our strengths!

MSIM graduates find employment with a wide variety of companies and organizations, generally with very competitive starting salaries; please check out some of our job profiles.

Further information, along with a link to the webchat, can be found here:
https://ischool.uw.edu/events/msim-web-chat-12

$165-$295 LSAT and GRE Prep at UW this Summer

Interested in going to grad school but can't afford to pay $1200+ for test
prep classes? We've got you covered. There will be another set of low-cost,
high quality LSAT and GRE prep courses at UW. You can apply for the course
you are interested in (and see testimonials, etc.) at campusprep.org. 

 LSAT Prep

The course will start in JULY and prepare you for the late September test
date. The entire 30 hour course, with 3 practice exams, costs $165-$195, if
you qualify for need-based aid; it is $295, if you just want to save $1000
on your prep.

The instructor for the course has tutored for several years and taught the
LSAT with one of the major prep companies.  He scored in the top 3
percentile on the exam.  He received his Masters in philosophy at UW and
teaches at Seattle University.

You can try the course for free by having until before the second class
session to receive a full refund for any reason. Apply at Campusprep.org  

Schedule:
Tuesdays 6-9pm
7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/23

Proctored (practice) exams:
Sat. 7/26 11-2pm, Sat. 8/16 11-2pm, 9/20 11-2pm

(make-up classes available)

 

GRE Prep
The 18 hour, comprehensive GRE prep course is taught by a qualified and
trained instructor. The entire course costs $165-$195, for those who qualify
for need-based aid, or $295, for all others (including those who just want
to save $1000 on their prep). Non-students are welcome to apply as well. You
can find more info. about the course (and the instructor) at campusprep.org.
You can apply there as well.


Schedule:Wednesdays 6-9pm
6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

 
Apply ASAP, as there will be more applications than there are spaces
available. Email questions to admin@campusprep.org 

Preparing for Graduate School - GRDSCH 200, SUMMER & FALL 2014

As you may have heard, the Graduate School offers an excellent class for students interested in exploring graduate study in more detail:  GRDSCH 200, Preparing for Graduate Education.  And it is on the schedule for summer quarter with plenty of room!  SLN# 14136  (it will be offered again in autumn quarter as well)!

This is an excellent option for the graduating senior who might be looking at applying to graduate school next year, as well as the graduating senior (or senior, or junior or sophomore) unsure of what graduate school entails and whether they should consider it in their future.  Included is discussion and work on preparing an effective application.

And the timing of summer quarter couldn’t be better, especially if students are going to be here anyway taking classes.  Get a jump on the application process so autumn quarter is that much easier! This is a 2-cr, CR/NC class, perfect to add to a summer quarter schedule!

Preparing for Grad School Applications workshop series

Are you an undergrad planning to apply for grad school this fall? Make the application process less stressful--get a head start on your application materials now. UW's Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is offering a series of workshops to help you prepare four of the critical pieces of your application process: finding funding, writing a strong curriculum vitae and personal statement, and getting strong letters of recommendation.

Please RSVP to attend any or all sessions of interest:

Scholarship 201: Searching & Applying for Graduate Funding as an Undergrad
· Monday, April 14, 2014, 4:30-5:20
·Thursday, April 17, 2014, 4:30-5:20
·RSVP for these sessions at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/245

CV Writing
·Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 3:30-4:20
·Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 4:30-5:20
·RSVP for these sessions https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/237

Personal Statement Writing
·Monday, April 21, 2014, 4:30-5:20
·Thursday, April 24, 2014, 4:30-5:20
·RSVP for these sessions https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/236

Getting Great Recommendation Letters
·Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 4:30-5:20
·Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 4:30-5:20
·RSVP for these sessions https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/289

For more information, please visit
http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships, or contact scholarq@uw.edu with questions.

Preparing for Graduate School - GRDSCH 200, Spring 2014

Getting Into Grad School: 
The Inside Scoop About What Works 
GRDSCH 200: Preparing for Graduate Education 
Spring 2014 

CREDITS: 2 C/NC
Fridays 12:30 – 2:20pm
SLN: 14521

This is a 10-week course for sophomores, juniors and seniors who know they want to pursue, or are considering the possibility of, graduate education; learn first-hand from faculty and staff involved in graduate admissions how to find a good program fit and how to prepare effective application materials.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
- Are you unsure if you want to attend graduate school? Come explore and find out!
- Do you know for certain that you want to attend graduate school, but are not sure how to write a quality personal statement? We can help!
- Not sure what program or school you want to attend? Find your fit here!

The course seeks to engage students in determining the right “fit” for their individual graduate
education goals through three primary objectives:

Investigation:
What is your desire to attend graduate school?
What you need to know about the graduate school experience.

Revelation:
What do graduate school admission committees actually expect?
Demystify the process.
Personal statements, resumes/CVs and letters of recommendation.

Preparation:
How does investigation and revelation lead to finding a “good fit” and how do you chart a course of action? Why do you want to go?
When do you want to go?
Where do you want to go?
What do you want to do?
How can you do it?

For more information or questions, contact Tylir McKenzie at tylirm@uw.edu or visit our
website at:  http://www.grad.washington.edu/discover/preparing-for-grad-school.shtml.