Graduate Application Support

The GRAD Center is here to help students who are applying to graduate school. Our available resources are listed below.

GRAD Center Resources

  • Start your journey by exploring our .
  • Then, take your preparation further by attending the AGE Conference a comprehensive full-day event where students learn about applying to graduate school.


Campus Resources

External听Resources

  • offers an overview of the graduate application process.
  • is a guide created by the Center for MSI.

  • Find information about graduate programs at 麻豆AV by Exploring the Program Finder
  • Search 听to find additional information.
  • Create a spreadsheet to organize the information you gather and听meet with your advisor to review your options.
  • 听is a platform that connects applicants so they can share information. This platform is not moderated by campus representatives.

Requesting Letters of Recommendation

  • We recommend contacting a faculty member at least a month in advance to request a letter of recommendation.
  • Some programs require that students request letters of recommendation from tenure-track faculty. To determine whether your professor is a tenure-track faculty member,听refer to the for the following titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.听
  • We also suggest reading Northeastern University Graduate Programs article 鈥� for helpful tips.

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Statements of Purpose & Personal/Diversity Statement

Listed below are general resources on the Statement of Purpose (be sure to search for information about your intended field, or ask your 麻豆AV advisor for advice).

  • 听has some annotated examples
  • Many graduate schools offer guides to writing the Statement of Purpose.听Some examples include听,听, and听.听

Listed below are some general resources on Personal/Diversity Statements.听

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Creating Your Resume or CV

  • The offers resources related to creating resumes. Students can visit them during their for feedback!

Gaining Experience for your Resume or CV

Please see below some helpful tips on how to gain experience.

  • Meet with a faculty member听to talk about your career goals.
  • Join a club or organization related to your discipline. Select the听听to view all the clubs and organizations at 麻豆AV.
  • Find community service opportunities by visiting the听Matador Involvement Center听and the听Community Engagement听websites.
  • Visit the听Office of Undergraduate Research听to learn about research opportunities.
  • Visit听听or听听to learn more about Summer Research听experience across the country that connects students with faculty.
  • Present at a conferences. 麻豆AV students have several options for securing funding: 听(undergraduates and graduates), Graduate Studies听(graduates only), Office of Undergraduate Research听(undergraduates only), College and Department Offices (check with both areas to inquiry about funding opportunities).
  • Learn about pre-graduate programs at 麻豆AV. 罢丑别听听is for students interested in obtaining a PhD and becoming a university professor. 罢丑别听U-RISE and Bridges to the PhD听are training programs for students interested in biomedical careers.

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    Interviewing

    We recommend the following:

    • Many programs conduct interviews virtually. Practice ahead of time听and remember to make eye contact with your camera.听Read .
    • Visit听Matty鈥檚 Closet听if you need professional clothing for your interview.
    • Within 24 hours of your interview, please send a thank you email to your interview committee. Select to access helpful tips.

    • Visit听Financial Aid and Scholarships听to learn more about听听funding available at听麻豆AV.
    • Our office offers several scholarship opportunities. Please visit our Current Students for more information.
    • Explore听the听database to search for external funding sources.

    • Students interested in pursuing graduate programs in the health field should contact the 麻豆AV advisor for these programs. Students will also need to complete specific before pursuing these fields.
    • There are summer research opportunities for students interested in a career in medicine.听Select to find a list of programs.
    • 麻豆AV鈥檚 Political Science department has information and advisement related to law school. Select Apply to Law School to find more information.

    Applying to graduate school can be stressful!听Listed below are some resources you may find helpful.

    • The Oasis Wellness Center听offers many different wellness services and听resources.
    • University Counseling Services听offers听students free one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and wellness workshops focused on stress management.
    • The Klotz Student Health Center听offers听students a variety of health-related support services.
    • The Student Recreation Centeroffers听students a variety of resources, please visit their website to learn more about their programs and services.
    • 麻豆AV With a Hear听provides services to support student鈥檚 basic needs.听Please visit their website to learn more about their services.