Applying to Graduate and Professional Studies Workshop – Part 2: Preparing Your Application

Thinking about graduate school or professional programs? Getting ready to apply? Not sure where to start? Career Services is here to help! This session is open to both current students and alumni regardless of your career goals and where you are at in the exploration or application process.

During this workshop, participants will learn about:

• Relevant supporting documents when applying to graduate school or professional programs
• The difference between Resume and CV and how to use it appropriately in an application
• How to secure professional and/or academic references for applications
• Identifying standardized tests in the preparation process and provide resources
• How to prepare and write a strong personal statement or letter of intent
• How Career Services can help you when preparing to apply to graduate schools or professional programs

In addition to the Part 2 workshop, consider registering for Applying to Graduate and Professional Studies Workshop – Part 1: What Do I Need to Know?, taking place Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. This session will cover things to consider before applying to any graduate school and professional programs, how to research/compare schools and requirements, key timelines for applying, how to decide what offer to accept when there are multiple offers and how Career Services can help with the consideration of graduate schools or professional programs. Please note that you can attend one or both sessions depending on your needs and schedule.

For more information and to register for this session, visit the mySuccess Co-op and Careers Workshops and Events Calendar (log in to Carleton360 from the Current Students website).