About the Week
Applying to Grad School Week is a series of virtual events designed to help you learn more about applying to grad school and becoming a grad student. Through info sessions, panels, and a writing workshop, you'll be more prepared when you apply. Attend as many events as you can!
Events Schedule
* You may register for an event at the last minute.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 | |||||
Monday, September 16 | Grad School Applications Info Session | 3pm – 4pm ET | Learn about the common elements of grad school applications. |
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | |||||
Tuesday, September 17 | Preparing to Become a Grad Student Faculty Panel Session | 11:00am – 12:00pm ET | Learn from Tech faculty how to be a strong grad school applicant and about important elements of the transition from being an undergrad to a grad student. |
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Tuesday, September 17 | Grad School or Job Search? Understanding Your Options | 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET | Let us guide you through the decision-making process of choosing between graduate school and entering the job market. We'll discuss job market trends and delve into the unique aspects of master's and PhD programs to help you make an informed decision. |
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Tuesday, September 17 | Pre-Health Post-Bac and Specialty Masters Programs Panel Session | 5:30pm – 6:30pm ET | Join us for an evening with Pre-Health Post-Bac and Specialty Master’s Degree programs admissions representatives. These programs are uniquely designed to help pre-health students strengthen their application to health professional graduate programs (MD, DO, PA, DDS, PharmD, etc.). Come learn about the different programs available, the admissions process, and timelines. |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 | |||||
Wednesday, September 18 | Prestigious Fellowships & Grad School Info Session | 10am – 11am ET | Learn about different opportunities to fund your graduate education, both domestically and internationally. We will also discuss what makes for a competitive application to scholarships and fellowships. |
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Wednesday, September 18 | Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Panel Session | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm ET | Your experience as a researcher is a major benefit to you as an applicant for graduate school, but it can be hard to consider how to incorporate your work into your application. This panel will provide some tips about how to frame your narrative to put your best research foot forward. |
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 | |||||
Thursday, September 19 | Life of a Grad Student Panel Session | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET | Join current Georgia Tech grad students and alumni pursuing graduate degrees elsewhere as they talk about their experiences transitioning to grad school. |
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Thursday, September 19 | First-Gen to Grad School Panel Session | 1pm – 2pm ET | Join first-generation GT grad students and faculty as they talk about their respective journeys and experiences in graduate school from a first-generation student perspective.** ** A first-generation graduate student is someone who also was a first-generation undergrad. First-generation faculty were first-gen undergrads and grad students. |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | |||||
Friday, September 20 | Statement of Purpose Writing Workshop | 9am – 11am ET | Learn how to effectively structure your statement of purpose to create a strong written presentation of your abilities. This workshop is designed for those currently applying to grad school. |
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Contact
If you have any questions, please reach out to Susan Belmonte at sbelmonte@gatech.edu