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If you want to gain the competitive edge you need in today’s job market, challenge yourself and contribute meaningfully to your field, this website can help you find the perfect program, financial information and other resources needed to obtain that advanced degree. Graduate school resources are listed below.
- Considering Attending Graduate School? – provides factors you should weigh when deciding whether to attend graduate school
- Types of Programs – distinguishes between the various graduate school programs offered at FPU (Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner)
- Preparing for Graduate School – provides a checklist to help guide you in the graduate-school application process
- Timeline for Applying to Grad School – offers a handy schedule/time line based on the traditional school year to help you stay organized when applying to grad school
- Research Graduate Programs – offers resources to help you quickly and effectively get started on researching graduate programs
- Applying to Grad School – provides the steps necessary to apply to grad school
- Entrance Examinations – provides information on which entrance exam is right for your field of study and offers access to various resources
- Rules for Writing Your Graduate School Personal Statement – provides 10 steps to writing your personal statement along with other resources
- Letters of Recommendation – provides information on when to request a letter of recommendation, who to ask, how to ask, what information to supply and more
- Financing Graduate School – discusses general information on how to apply for financial aid and key points to consider if taking out a student loan
- Preparing a Curriculum Vitae – provides resources on writing a CV on the rare occasion one is needed by an admissions committee
- Mastering the Graduate School Admissions Interview – lists common admissions interview questions to anticipate, along with a list of questions you may ask during the interview