3.6 Plan for Future
$s\oXSUeSaUeWoeQWeU6WeS:LQQLQJWhe*aPeLW·sLPSoUWaQWWoEeJLQ building a plan for your future. In this section, we will talk about how to manage the graduate school application process as well as begin the search for a permanent position after graduation.
Evaluate the programs on \oXUOLsWGoWhecOasses match your interests and goals? Research where their alumni have gone on to work. Register and begin studying for any entrance exams (if required). April 8 months out
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Reach out to faculty to ask questions about their program, research or assistantship positions, and to connect with current students or alumni for another perspective. May 7 months out August 4 months out Polish your resume and cover OeWWeUseeNIeeGEacNIUoP faculty and your Career Coach . Decide who you will ask to write your letters of recommendation. Narrow down your school choices oQaYeUaJesWXGeQWs aSSO\WoÀYeJUaGXaWeoU professional schools.
3.6 a Graduate School
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Ask your recommenders if they would be willing to write you a positive recommendation letter. Remember, they will need time to work on their letters, soWU\WoJLYeWhePaPoQWh·s notice. If they agree to write a letter for you, give them all necessary application GeWaLOsaUXQGoZQoI\oXU intended programs, and a copy of your resume. physically mailed, be sure to send it out at least 2 weeks before the deadline! September 3 months out October 2 months out November 1 month out Follow up with your UecoPPeQGeUs0aNesXUe they have everything they need and are ready to submit/send their letters. Start working through applications and writing essays. Spread the work out over a few days for each application if you can. )LQeWXQe\oXUaSSOLcaWLoQ 0aNesXUe\oXhaYe answered all questions and proofread your essays. If some or all of your application needs to be
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