How to get into grad school: Tips from an expert
After you you decide decide you you want want to to go go to to graduate graduate school, school, you you face face the the After hurdle of of getting getting in. in. While While different different graduate graduate schools schools and and majors majors hurdle require different different items items for for their their application, application, many many have have the the require same basic basic requirements. requirements. We We talked talked to to the the Director Director of of Graduate Graduate same Studies at at the the Valenti Valenti School School about about what what itit often often takes takes to to get get Studies admission. admission. By Sofia Gonzalez
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ife after undergrad is a whirlwind of emotion. Some people are completely done with academia, while others decide that graduate school is the path for them.
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People go to grad school for a multitude of things, but if you are wanting to expand your knowledge, focus on a new career path, or become a leader in your field, then a masters degree may be for you.
“By getting a masters in an area of study,” said Lindita Camaj, Director of Graduate Studies at the Valenti School. “It shows that you have taken coursework and you have accumulated knowledge
