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INDIANAPOLIS — Some would-be graduate students find themselves stuck trying to navigate the graduate school admissions process.
“A lot of students who would be great candidates and do well as graduate students often struggle with the application process,” said NaShara Mitchell, assistant dean at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Graduate Office.
That’s why IUPUI offers a boot camp to help students master topics that are essential to a quality application, she said.
Graduate school boot camp will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the IUPUI Campus Center, third floor, 420 University Blvd. It is free and open to all graduate school applicants, regardless of where they intend to apply for admission. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Among topics graduate admissions experts will cover are:
- Personal statements
- Letters of recommendation
- Entrance exam preparation (GRE, GMAT, etc.)
The in-depth program is for those who are ready to apply, providing personal attention to navigating the admissions process. Participants submit a draft personal statement before the event for faculty review. In addition to revising the personal statement during boot camp, participants may also ask faculty to answer questions during one-on-one sessions. Current students from graduate programs will provide personal insight into various disciplines.
While there is no cost to attend, participants must register in advance.
The deadline for registration is July 10. For more information, contact the IUPUI Graduate Office at 317-274-1577 or gradexpo@iupui.edu.