Exploring Grad School

Are you considering applying to graduate or professional school? Many online resources exist to help you get started.  In addition, make an appointment with your Career Consultant today to discuss your ideas and questions.

Fall is Application Prep Season for Graduate Studies: How to write a PhD personal statement

Not sure where to start when it comes to writing a PhD personal statement? We have put together a helpful article packed full of advice for writing your PhD personal statement (or cover letter), so you can approach the task …

By Stephanie Butler
Stephanie Butler
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I am a Neuroscience Major. Now What? Graduate School and Career Paths to pursue in Neuroscience.

Many students enter the field of Neuroscience considering a pre-medical track. However it is important to value your degree and understand the endless possibilities the foundational undergraduate degree in Neuroscience can provide. In the end, everything is connected! Whether you …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Which Nutrition Program is Right for You?

The Pitt School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) offers two separate degree programs in nutrition that attract students with different career goals. Let’s dive in to learn more about their differences and find out which one is right for …

By Natalie Baney
Natalie Baney
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Student Spotlight: “I Wouldn’t Have Even Known”

Since she was in high school, Karen Enomoto has known that she wanted to go to Georgetown Law after undergrad. The spring 2022 graduate studied politics and philosophy in order to prepare and started seeking out internships the spring of …

By Dionna Dash
Dionna Dash Nordenberg Scholar
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Personal Statement: Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls

From Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls // Purdue Writing Lab
Personal Statement: Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls
WRITING THE PERSONAL STATEMENT: TOP 10 RULES
Strive for depth rather than breadth. Narrow focus to one or two key themes, ideas or experiences

By Mark Alan Stewart
Mark Alan Stewart
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