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Timeline for Applying to Graduate Schools

5/11/2018

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A question we are often asked by students curious about graduate school is when should they start looking into programs, studying for the GRE, etc. We've developed a tentative timeline to hopefully answer these questions!

​We present this with one caveat. This timeline is an “ideal” and would start after your junior year assuming you want to start grad school the fall after you graduate with your Bachelor’s. However, this could be condensed if you got a late start, or it could be started later if you want to take a year off.   
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Dos and Don'ts of the Application Process

5/10/2018

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When applying to graduate school, the process can be a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of factors to consider when selecting schools and moving parts to keep track of when you're getting organized for submitting the applications. Below, we've compiled a list of dos and don'ts that could help and hurt you during the application process.

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Graduate school: Does location matter?

5/9/2018

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​When deciding where to go to graduate school, students often ask questions about where to apply. Some students express interests in Ivy League universities, attracted to the prestige. Some students confine their applications to universities close to home. Other students have a wide pool of applications, focusing on research and faculty interests. 

​To help undergraduates that are considering to apply to graduate school, we asked current graduate students at The University of Texas at El Paso to weigh in on the factors that guided their decisions for where to apply to school. 

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Student Resources

5/8/2018

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​This week, The Novice Professor is going to put out series of posts geared towards undergraduates, particularly undergrads interested in applying to graduate school. Below are some links and information that undergraduate psychology majors may find useful. Many of the links can also be found in our Resources Section, including helpful information about studying, careers, and graduate programs, for both psychology majors and non-psychology majors alike! 


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Grad School Applications: Persistence & Evaluating Your Options

3/28/2018

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Dear aspiring graduate students,
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Spring is in the air! The birds are chirping, and a grad school rejection letter is in your inbox. Okay, this may not be completely true, but some of you may feel this way during this time of year. Grad school is a tough road to hoe, and the application process is no exception. 

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Grad Program Applications: Establishing a Program of Research

3/27/2018

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​When I applied to grad programs, everyone warned me to expect rejection letters. I was told to apply everywhere, with hopes of getting in somewhere. I took this advice to heart, and applied to at least 12 different programs (foreshadowing: I don’t even remember how many schools I applied to). Most of them were doctoral programs, but a couple were also “back-up” master’s programs. At the end of the day, I received over 9 rejection letters. It was heartbreaking.
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Dear Aspiring Graduate Students

3/26/2018

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It’s that time of year when undergraduates find out whether or not they have made it into their desired graduate programs. Some students may have gotten interview invites or wait-list notifications months ago, and are waiting for the final decision to be made. Others may have gotten the anxiously awaited acceptance letters, and are preparing for their next step. Unfortunately, many students have gotten those kindly worded letters of rejection.
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However, to all of those disheartened undergraduates, we at The Novice Professor wanted to send you some words of encouragement. Over the next week, Karly & Jen will share their perspective on the tumultuous route to graduate school. While it may seem like you have hit a roadblock on your pursuit to graduate school and your career, it is really just a minor detour.

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