Pre-Grad Week Fall 2024
It is that time of the year again! With many graduate school application deadlines approaching at the end of fall, we have put together a series of virtual events to help you with the process. Even if you are not prepared to apply this cycle, consider registering for and attending some of the events below to gather information and think about next steps. You can register for each of these events on Handshake.
Overview of the Graduate School Application Process (Virtual Brown Bag Event)
Monday September 23, 2024
12:30 pm-1:30 pm EST
Register here: https://bit.ly/3WvXsvS
In this session, advisors from the pre-grad team will provide an overview of the graduate school application process for STEM and beyond. We will go over the steps you need to take, the documents to gather, and how to prepare for the application cycle. Bring your questions or just come to learn about the graduate school application process.
Pathways to Change: Navigating Graduate Programs for Social Impact Careers
Tuesday September 24, 2024
3:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
Register here: https://bit.ly/3M3Mede
Are you interested in careers that promote social change? Come learn from Penn graduate admissions representatives who will offer information on graduate programs and sub-matriculation options that pave the way for social impact careers.
Meet the amazing panelists:
Adiza M. Ezell, MSW – Director of Admissions and Recruitment, School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), University of Pennsylvania: https://sp2.upenn.edu/person/adiza-m-ezell/
Anita Stief, MPH, RD – Master of Public Health Education Coordinator, University of Pennsylvania: https://mph.med.upenn.edu/faculty-staff/anita-stief-mph-rd-ldn/
Alison Haggins, M.Ed. – Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Graduate School of Education (GSE), University of Pennsylvania: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahaggins/
Crafting a STEM CV for Graduate School Application
Wednesday September 25, 2024
4:30 pm-5:30 pm EST
Register here: https://bit.ly/4bQ1ZyM
Did you know that you often need an academic curriculum vitae (CV) for your graduate school application? Although similar in content to a resume, a CV, especially one intended for graduate admission, has a slightly different focus. Join us for a workshop on how to develop an academic curriculum vitae for graduate school application in STEM programs. We will review the general format, dos and don’ts and provide resources on how to make your experiences speak for you. Feel free to refer to the STEM CV resource on our website to format your own CV and schedule an appointment on Handshake to get it reviewed.
Writing a Statement of Purpose for Graduate School
Thursday September 26, 2024
4:00 pm-5:00 pm EST
Register here for Humanities and Social Sciences SoP: https://bit.ly/4d4VysL
Register here for STEM SoP: https://bit.ly/3LyuBSo
The statement of purpose is one of the most important components of your graduate school application. Join us to learn about how to craft an effective and impressive statement of purpose for your graduate school application. We will talk about the goal and structure of the essay as well as provide tips and tricks on how to stand out among other applicants in the pool. Once you are ready with a draft, feel free to schedule an appointment on Handshake to get it reviewed.
Looking for more resources for graduate school application?
Check out these pages:
Pathway to PhD Program: https://iot4ag.us/pathway-to-phd/
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