Prepare for Graduate School

This page is designed for college students considering graduate school. Here, you’ll find guidance on choosing the right programs, preparing for entrance exams, and creating strong, competitive applications that highlight your unique strengths.

Workshops: The Impact Center offers workshops on exploring graduate school options and mastering the graduate school application process. Watch the upcoming events for future workshops.

Scroll to the Career Resources section below for graduate planning resources:

Big Interview: Offers a Graduate Admissions curriculum that walks students through common interview questions for master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. It also provides tools to practice responses on topics like academic interests, research experience, and long-term goals—helping undergraduates feel prepared and confident.

Indeed Jobs Academy: Features training on professional communication, resume writing, and interview preparation that undergraduates can use to polish their graduate school applications and get comfortable articulating their strengths.

TalentedU: Builds core competencies such as critical thinking, presentation skills, and professionalism, which undergraduates can highlight in personal statements, graduate program interviews, and scholarship applications.

Explore the featured articles section to read about planning for graduate school- from choosing the right program to preparing strong applications.

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Applying to top MBA programs (Master’s of Business Administration) is a rigorous and competitive process that requires more than just good grades. To truly stand out, you need a comprehensive and polished application package highlighting your achievements, potential, and leadership …

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How to Decide Where to Apply for Graduate School

So, you’ve decided to apply to graduate school. A difficult decision most applicants face is trimming down the list of potential schools to the ones that are most right for you; those that align with your academic interests and career …

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