Applying to Graduate School

• Request an Information Interview with industry experts by using LinkedIn
• Research career fields and industries using MyNextMove and the Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Learn What Can I Do With This Major?
• See what educational requirements current employers are actively looking for via Job Search Websites such as LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed.com and Idealist.org.
• Speak with your professors who have worked in the industry, or make an an appointment with a Career Counselor

• Search and apply to various Fellowships and Grants at the institution you will be attending
• Submit your FASFA and apply for Financial Aid
• Research whether your program offers Graduate Assistantships

Almost all graduate programs require students to take a standardized test. As an FAU student, you have access to the FAU Test Preparation office, which provides a number of services at a discounted price.

• FAU Test Prep Office
• GRE Exam (for most graduate programs)
• LSAT Exam (for law schools)
• MCAT Exam (for med schools)
• GMAT Exam (for most business schools)

• It is recommended that students begin forming relationships with their undergraduate professors and internship supervisors prior to their senior year. Students are encouraged to stay after class, attend office hours, and ask to work on research projects alongside faculty. By allowing faculty to observe both your personal and academic qualities, they will be able to contribute a strong, well-rounded letter of recommendation.
• Below are a list of additional tips on how to ask for a letter of recommendation:
• Always ask to meet with the potential recommender in person in order to request a recommendation letter. You will be able to see their nonverbal behavior in order to gauge whether they are excited or less-than-enthused about this prospect.
• Ask your recommenders if they are willing to write a strong recommendation letter which will speak to your unique strengths and qualifications. This will be helpful in competitive fields or if your grades are less-than desirable.
• Provide your recommenders with a copy of your Resume/CV, a list of potential schools you are applying to, and a statement of intent about why you are applying to graduate school.
• Provide your recommenders with several weeks to complete their letter, and check-in with them every few weeks to see if they need any additional documents or clarifications.
• Send a hand-written thank-you card to each recommender after they complete their letter, and make sure to inform them (via phone, or in-person) of the result of your application status.