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Graduate School
Graduate & Professional School Guides
Resources are available in the Career Services Office on graduate admission essays, graduate schools in the United States, preparing for the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, PCAT, DAT, NCLEX and LSAT, how to write a personal statement for graduate school, the application process, entrance testing, and much more.
LaGrange College Alumni attend Graduate Schools for all types of programs all over the Nation. Some of our graduates go straight into graduate school after graduation while others wait for a few years of professional employment. The Career Center holds an annual Graduate School Fair in October on campus to allow LaGrange College students and alumni to have contact with Georgia Colleges and Universities.
Only SOME of the graduate schools our graduates are accepted too:
Auburn University, Columbus State, Cleveland Institute of Music, Duke University-Divinity School, Emory, Faulkner, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Troy State, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Medical College of Georgia, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Georgia, University of Alabama, University of Denver, University of Louisiana, University of New Brunswick-Law, University of Phoenix, University of West Georgia, Valdosta State, John Marshall Law School, Breneau University, LaGrange College, Mercer University, Florida State, University of Chapel Hill (NC), Kennesaw State, Georgia Southern, University of Tennessee, University of South Carolina, Atlanta College of Art and Design, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, University of Puerto Rico, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Chicago
Graduate Testing:
The Career Development Center along with Kaplan holds an annual Kaplan Test Drive for Students and Alumni. A free practice exam held in October for students and alumni to take, two weeks after the exam, students receive their results in the mail with their scores and the areas they need to work on. This test shows the student/alumni the formatting of the real test and can be used as an addition to studying for the exam. The test is open for Freshman-Alumni.
Signing up for Graduate Testing: Remember you must contact the actual testing programs to register. LaGrange College cannot register you for these exams.
Dental Admission Testing Program
DAT
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 1846
Chicago, Illinois 60611
1-800-232-2162
www.ada.org
http://www.testprepreview.com/dat_practice.htm
Graduate Management Admission Test
GMAT
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6103
Princeton, NJ 08541-6103
1-(609) 771-7330
(fax) 1-609-883-4349
http://www.gmac.com (click on GMAT)
http://www.testprepreview.com/gmat_practice.htm
Graduate Records Examinations
GRE
Education Testing Service
PO Box 6004
Princeton NJ 08541-6004
1-866-473-4373
(fax) 1-609-771-7906
www.gre.org
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/GRE/pdf/0607_gre_bulletin.pdf
Medical College Admission Test
MCAT Program Office
P.O. Box 4056
Iowa City, IA 52243
(319) 337-1357
www.aamc.org/mcat
http://www.e-mcat.com
Pharmacy College Admission Test
PCAT
The Psychological Corporation
Pharmacy College Admission Test
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, Texas 78259
1-800-622-3231
www.pcatweb.info
http://www.testprepreview.com/pcat_practice.htm
Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators
GACE Program
National Evaluation Systems, Inc.
300 Venture Way
Hadley, MA 01035
(800) 523-7064
www.gace.nesinc.com
Law School Admission Test
LSAT
Law School Admission Council
661 Penn Street
Box 2000-T
Newtown, PA 18940-0995
215.968.1001
http://www.lsac.org
Miller's Analogy Test
MAT
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, Texas 78259
1-800-622-3231 or 1-210-339-8710
MillerAnalogies.com
Test of English as a Foreign Language Information (TOEFL) http://www.ets.org/toefl
Ideas for Graduate/Professional Schools
ARE YOU CONSIDERING GRADUATE SCHOOL?
Ask Yourself These Questions
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Am I ready to commit to a career field by pursuing an advanced degree?
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Do I need a break from school?
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Do I want to go full-time or part-time?
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Would I benefit by gaining some practical experience before pursuing graduate studies?
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Am I considering graduate school because I am not ready for the world of work or to avoid some tough decisions?
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Am I sure that my career path is right for me?
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Will I be able to obtain a better job by attending graduate school?
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Will a Master's degree be adequate for my career goals or will I need a Doctorate?
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Do I have the personal traits needed to be successful in graduate school?
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Where will I choose to go?
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How will I finance it?
Advantages of Proceeding Directly to Graduate School
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Continuity is maintained between undergraduate learning and the specialization of a graduate field.
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Easier to finance graduate school prior to other financial obligations that could occur if graduate school is delayed (marriage, mortgages, etc.).
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It can be advisable to get educational preparation "out of the way" prior to one's starting in their career development.
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Can defer repayment of undergraduate loans in certain circumstances.
Disadvantages of Proceeding Directly to Graduate School
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Uncertain about your career path.
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Goals conflict (I want to travel, start making money, gain work experience, etc.).
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More school loans.
Advantages of Waiting 2 to 5 Years Before Attending Graduate School
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Acquire work experience which provides knowledge of field(s) of interest.
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Some schools (MBA and some Law) seek applicants with prior work experience.
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Refreshed and motivated to pursue academic work.
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Establish financial stability prior to further education.
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Ability to obtain internships, fellowships, etc. for assistance during graduate school.
How to Research Graduate Schools and Programs
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Talk with experts in the field (faculty, advisors, friends, alumni, counselors, etc.).
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Consult books and on-line resources.
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Write to individual departments requesting information.
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Visit schools and specifically the program of interest.
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Talk with students enrolled in the program you are considering.
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Interview with graduate school recruiters and attend graduate school fairs. (October on-campus Graduate School Fair)
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VISIT THE CAREER CENTER!
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