Graduate School Preparation: Practical Strategies for Becoming a More Competitive Applicant
Graduate School Preparation: Practical Strategies for Becoming a More Competitive Applicant
Preparing students to craft competitive graduate school application documents. Pragmatic strategies to facilitate preparation and understanding of references, graduate program research, personal statements, scholarships and financial aid, entrance exams, resumes and interviewing.
| Hours | 2.0 Credit, 2.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Note | Graduate School Preparation: Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu |
| Taught | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
Course Outcomes:
Graduate School Documents
Understand how to construct effective graduate school documents to become a successful and competitive applicant.
Personal Statement, Resume
Create well-crafted personal statements, resumes and applications.
Letters of Reference/Funding
Learn to secure reference letters, scholarships and financial aid.
Interviewing Skills
Understand and practice successful interviewing strategies.
Exam Preparation
Learn to effectively approach and take graduate school entrance exams.