Prepare for Graduate School with Grad School Boot Camp

If you have questions about whether grad school is for you or not, how to apply, or what programs and schools to consider, Grad School Boot Camp is for you! 

This series of events will help you understand every aspect of applying to grad school. See a detailed schedule below about all the sessions offered throughout the month of October. For more information about the events or to register, log in to NoleNetwork and navigate to the events tab. Also make sure to join us for our Graduate & Law School Fair on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms!

Wednesday, Oct. 4

To Go or Not Go: Considering Graduate School & Researching Your Options
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Explore key factors in making the career decision to pursue an advanced degree through graduate or professional school. This event is designed to help students learn how to research programs, explore tools, and gain resources related to finding, selecting, and applying to graduate programs. 

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Job Shadowing Before Graduate School 
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. 
Virtual via Zoom 
Attend this workshop on job shadowing programs like FSUshadow. Here you will learn about ways to approach contacts for job shadowing, as well as why you should do it, specifically for Pre-Law and Pre-Health students. 

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Writing a Personal Statement
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. 
Virtual via Zoom 
An important workshop for any student considering graduate or professional school, applying for scholarships/fellowships, or seeking other kinds of opportunities that require personal statements. Students will receive tips and strategies for formatting and content creation of effective personal statements. 

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Becoming a Competitive Applicant - Experience Matters
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
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Learn about what types of experiences are important to professional and graduate school admissions committees. 

Thursday, Oct. 19

How to Get the Best Letter of Rec
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
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Need a letter from a faculty member for a grad school application or scholarship? Wondering how to go about it? This informative workshop, led by the Division of Undergraduate Studies, will teach you all you need to know about how to get the BEST letters of recommendation! 

Funding Your Graduate Experience
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 
Virtual via Zoom
Hear from the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards, the Office of Financial Aid, and the FSU Graduate School to explore options for funding your graduate education, including loans, graduate assistantships, fellowships, and more! 

Preparing for Grad Fairs
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Virtual via Zoom
Learn tips for navigating grad fairs, including strategies on what to do before, during, and after meeting with graduate admissions representatives. 

Tuesday, Oct. 24 

Applying to Health Professional Schools Admissions Panel
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Virtual via Zoom
Get your application-related questions answered by a panel of admission reps and hear tips for becoming a successful applicant. 

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Florida Law School Admissions Panel
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Union Room 2212
The FSU Pre-Law Advising team invites you to this panel directly following the FSU Grad & Law School Fair. There will be a Q&A panel with interested admissions representatives. 

Thursday, Oct. 26

Applying to Law School Programs
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Hear from the FSU Pre-Law Advising team about important steps to take as part of the application process for law school.