Applying to Graduate/Professional School


We hope that you will engage in lifelong learning. Continuing "formal" education, however, may not be for everyone. Graduate and professional programs are worth exploring, especially if your career goals require additional education. When deciding what to study, follow a process similar to career planning. Be sure to continue to self-assess, explore all of your options, set goals according to established timetables and make decisions based upon your individual circumstances.

Some resources you can use to identify and learn more about programs of study and prospective schools are:


  • Internet sites – see Links of Interest page for ideas 
      
  • UNE Career Services and University libraries 
      
  • Websites of prospective schools 
      
  • Faculty, graduate students and professionals in the field 

Contact institutions directly to determine the requirements. Because requirements can vary considerably, be very careful to know what is expected.

If applying to a health professions program, the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee has an established timetable for their procedures to obtain a committee reference letter. For details, go to the UNE Biological Sciences web page. If applying to law school, it is recommended that you speak with Ali Ahmida, Professor, Political Science.

 

Types of Graduate Admission Tests:


Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - required by most graduate programs (www.ets.org)
Miller Analogies Test (MAT) – some schools will accept the MAT instead of the GRE (www.MillerAnalogies.com)
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) - required by most graduate schools of business (www.gmac.com)
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) - required by most law schools (www.lsac.org)
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) - required by most medical schools and colleges of osteopathic medicine (www.aamc.org/students/mcat)
Dental Admission Test (DAT) - required by most dental schools (www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/index.asp)


If entrance examinations are required, get information about what exam (s) you need, what is covered in the exam, when and where it is offered, and how much it will cost.  Allow enough time to prepare for the exam.  Contact the Learning Assistance Center for test taking strategies.

 

If you have additional questions, please contact the career advisor on your campus and stop by to pick up an informational handout.
 

    
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