Timeline
Related Programs and Resources
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Timeline
DURING YOUR JUNIOR YEAR:
Begin researching different programs and fields of study
Investigate funding sources
Make a decision as to whether or not you will attend right after graduation
SUMMER AFTER YOUR JUNIOR YEAR:
Sign up for required standardized tests and prep courses
Request application materials from schools
Identify several faculty members who will provide strong letters of recommendation
SEPT/OCT OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR:
Take the necessary standardized tests
Request recommendation letters from faculty members
Begin drafting statements of purpose and review with Faculty Advisor
Identify financial aid options and assistantships/fellowships to apply for
NOV/DEC OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR:
Put together and send out completed application packets
Include official transcripts, statement of purpose, assistantship/fellowship applications, letters of recommendation
JAN/FEB OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR:
Contact schools about scheduling a personal visit and ensure they received all materials sent
Send thank you notes to individuals who assisted you with letters of recommendation or general information/guidance
File income tax returns and submit information with financial aid application
APRIL OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR:
Evaluate acceptances, rejections and funding sources with a Faculty Advisor
Send deposit to program of choice
Appraise individuals who assisted in this process of your future plans
Related Programs & Resources
Beyond Grey Pinstripes
Brandeis University~Heller School
Dartmouth College~Tuck School of Business, Allwin Initiative for Corporate Citizenship
Harvard University~JFK School of Government
Indiana University~Center on Philanthropy
New School University~Milano Graduate School
New York University~Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
School for International Training
Stanford Business School~Public Management Program
Syracuse University~Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Women in International Development
Additional Resources
Occasionally, graduate schools come to campus for information sessions and informal interviews. For a list of these schools, check MoJo (click on Find Jobs and search for Position Title=student).
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Find the best links on the Web about Graduate Schools. .edu - USNews College and Career Center
Get the latest rankings, interactive tools, and up-to-date articles for desired area of study. AAMC Med School Site
For students interested in pursuing education in medicine. CareerNFOsource [website currently under construction]
Career planning and career exploration resources on the Web. Careers & Graduate Study (Psychology)
General information web site on careers and Graduate Study in Psychology. CollegeNET
CollegeNET lets applicants complete, file, and pay for their admissions applications entirely through the Internet. Cranfield links to Business & Management Schools (Management)
Nearly one hundred links. Customized Graduate School Rankings
Customized ranking of graduate programs based on weighted criteria. DeMello College and University Homepage
A list of 3040 links to College and University Homepages. Ecola: College Locator
Lists colleges and universities by states. Embark.com
Apply online, get recruited, find student loans and scholarship and prepare for tests online. GradSchools.Com
Search for Graduate Schools, practice online for GRE and GMAT and talk to others through discussion boards. Graduate School Guide
A web site to search the database of Graduate Schools and helpful information for applicants. Middlebury Pre-Law
Middlebury's own web site with information for students considering Law School. Middlebury College Health Professions Office (Pre-Med)
Middlebury's own web site with information for students considering Health Professions. Peterson's Graduate & Professional Degrees
Graduate Programs Search. Registry of Undergraduate Researchers and Graduate Schools
The purpose of this Registry is to facilitate match-making between undergraduates with research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, and graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research. Currently the Registry is open to students and graduate schools/employers in the fields of Astronomy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geosciences, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology/Archeology. University Links
Find all essential info about any college or university you want anywhere in the USA. William & Mary Graduate School Page
Information about graduate schools and financial aid resources. Yahoo! Law Schools
Yahoo's Law School category contains links to the schools. Financial Aid Resources
2001 Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid
A page designed to offer students information on colleges and universities throughout the United States, free college scholarship and financial, aid searches, SAT and ACT test preparation tips, and more. CollegeView
A site that lets students search for colleges and scholarships through the Internet. FAFSA
Access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Financial Aid Information Page
Guide to loans, scholarships, financial aid, military aid and other financial resources for students. Middlebury Scholarships & Fellowships Office Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF )
A program for Hispanic students. Stipends for Study and Travel
List of schools and the stipends they offer to students. Additional Resources
Law School Admission Council
Provides information about the LSAT. GMAT
Helpful information about the Graduate Management Admission Test. GRE
Graduate Record Examinations web site. Books
Click here to use MIDCAT for books in CSO's Resource Libray in this subject Check our list of codes to use when looking up CSO books Click here to go to the Middlebury College Starr Library website