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Graduate School Resources
Information on Graduate School
Grad School Handout Print a copy of this PDF handout created by the Career Center.
GradSchools.com Gradschools.com offers directories of graduate and post-graduate programs, free of charge. The site contains thousands of programs listed by curriculum including descriptions, contact information and in some cases links.
Petersons.com Here is one of the best sites when it comes to Graduate school information. As well as graduate sections there is a section for K-12 and a developing section for job hunting. This is a must see for all.
U.S News Grad School Page Beyond College provides a starting point for your search for graduate schools and helps you explore a wide variety of career opportunities.
Graduate Student Resources Page A general resource for students applying to, attending, and graduating from grad school.
Princeton Review  
Accepted.com Information on writing grad school essays, obtaining letters of recommendation, and more!
Thomas Peterson's Graduate School Planning For students planning to go straight to grad school, those looking to wait, and for international students planning to study in the U.S.
GraduateGuide.com A comprehensive graduate school guide with information on searching for schools/programs, financial aid, graduate test dates, and college fairs and conferences.
info.gradschools Links to articles pertaining to issues associated with grad school (financial aid, selecting programs, etc.)
  Graduate Programs Abroad
Across the Pond Free, personalized, and comprehensive services to assist students interested in studying in the UK.
Graduate Programs in the UK Visit this website for British Council USA if you have an interest in doing graduate studies in the UK.
International Grad Schools Studyabroad.com contains directories of college level study abroad and language immersion programs organized both by subject and by destination.
Braintrack: Online University Directory  
Canadian Universities  
CollegeAbroad.com  
Graduate Schools Worldwide  
International Association of Universities  
Center for International Studies CIS works with partner institutions abroad to offer graduate/postgraduate diploma programs abroad in Australia, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland and Scotland.
Center for Global Education A comprehensive list of worldwide universities
Study in Canada  


Essays & Personal Statement Preparation
Purdue University Writing Lab General advice, questions to address before you write, sample essays, and advice from admissions representatives.
Essayedge.com Link to free essay guidance
Dartmouth College - Grad School Essay Prep Overview of personal statements and the essay writing process
University of California, Berkeley - Personal Statements Provides an overview and includes a list of items to include
AdmissionsEssays.com Pay particular attention to the "writing tips" section of the website. It offers tips on strategically writing your essay so that it's sure to be noticed!

 

Career Center Library  

Please, please, please take advantage of the wealth of resources that are here for YOU! We have books on topics such as getting into graduate school, schools for specific disciplines, financial aid, test preparation, & more! Most are available for check out. Our library also includes:

 · Free information/registration bulletins for the GRE, MAT, GMAT, LSAT & TOEFL. Study guides and test preparation materials are available for check out. A GRE practice test (on CD-ROM) is also available for use.

· Alumni surveys - peruse the new database of Messiah alumni who have attended graduate schools.  To see where Messiah graduates have gone, click here.

 

 

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