Career Development

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The Career Development Center is excited to invite you to an informative series of programs designed to assist students and alumni with the graduate and professional school planning process. 

Please join us for our 2011 Grad School Month programs & Expo!


Getting Into Law School
Thursday, November 10, 3-4pm
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor

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Gain tips and strategies to succeed in the Law School Admissions Process.
Presented by The Focus Approach Law Review.


MAKE A STATEMENT! Personal Statement Workshop
Monday, Nov. 14, 12-1pm
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor

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Get started or finalize your personal statement for graduate or professional school, scholarships and fellowships. Learn self-marketing strategies and writing techniques to craft a winning essay!
Presented by Sara Connolly Education Abroad Coordinator.


Purchase College Grad School Expo
Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM 
Student Services Building, 1st Floor

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The Graduate School Expo is a great opportunity to learn about graduate and professional schools. Meet with admissions representatives and learn more about their school, programs, admissions criteria etc. A variety of academic fields will be represented at the Expo.   Not going to grad school yet? Get an early start by exploring available programs. Learn what's required so that you can plan ahead. 



Discover Mahara:Your e-portfolio for grad school and beyond
Thursday, November 17th, 4-5pm, Red Room
FREE PIZZA!

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Mahara is an open-source e-portfolio system available to Purchase College students. Join us for an introductory workshop on how to create your own e-portfolio to showcase your skills and achievements. Wow admissions reps and future employers!
Presented by Keith Landa, Director, Teaching, Learning & Technology Center.


GRE Strategy Session
Tuesday, November 29th, 12pm, CDC

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Improve your GRE score! Attend this workshop to learn more about the GRE, the format and types of questions, tips on how to prepare & strategies for test day.
Presented by The Princeton Review


So You Want to go to Grad School?  Now What?
Wednesday, November 30th, 1-2pm, SSB 1st Floor - Red Room

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Come to this essential workshop to learn more about selecting a grad program, the application process, admissions tests, funding, & more.


Grad School Month is co-sponsored by the
Career Development Center, PSGA, Psych Club, Lit Society,
The Green Team, Pre-Med Club, & Purchase Comics United

 

Updated 1/11