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What to do after College? |
| The steps one takes after college can be just as important as the education itself. Some career paths do not require further education, while for others, a bachelor’s degree is just the beginning. The following information is intended to assist in this next step. |
| The following links help asses your unique situation |
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http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/pagre/grad-school.html |
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http://www.careerservices.calpoly.edu/students/colleges/preparegrad.htm |
| http://career.berkeley.edu/Grad/faqBusGrad.stm |
| If you have decided that grad school the right option for you and want to stay in the city, check out this directory… |
| http://newyork.gradschools.com/ |
| The next step is applying to your desired school or schools. The application process usually includes the collection and obtainment of letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and the results from one of the various tests that apply. |
| Test |
| The breakdown for the various tests usually goes as follows |
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Law requires the LSAT
LSAT official site http://www.lsac.org/
Medicine …………MCAT
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/
Business…………..GMAT
http://www.gmac.com/gmac/thegmat/
Graduate, Education, Humanities and other generalized areas use the GREGRE official site http://www.ets.org/ |
| Educate yourself on which test is required and what score the institution requires for admission. Some institutions allow multiple tests (mostly for the GRE), so get to know your situation. Once you know what test is required for your program, there are many test preparation organizations that can help you prepare. |
| Letters of Recommendation |
| For information regarding the importance, obtainment and confidentiality of these letters, visit…. |
| http://gradschool.about.com/cs/askingforletters/a/recletter.htm |
| There are services which store and protect these letters electronically |
| www.interfolio.com is one such site. |
| Personal Statement |
| For Do’s and Don’ts http://www.accepted.com/grad/personalstatement.aspx |
| Alternatives |
| Induction into the job market and pursuing a graduate education are two of the most popular options after college. There are however options one can explore |
| There are several volunteer services one can consider, these are several examples |
| http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/for_volunteers/find_opps/index.asp |
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http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatispc.notable |
| www.greenpeace.org |
| In addition, one can opt to study abroad. The department of education offers information that pertain to this subject at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/index.html |
| Loans |
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Do you have a college loan? Do you need information regarding repayment?
Check you personal account at this site…
http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public?topicID=23&operation
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Student Access - Natl Student Loan Data System (US Dept of Education)
http://www.nslds.ed.gov
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is your one stop for information on your outstanding federal loans. The NSLDS allows you to review how much you still owe, make payments, and track your loan history.
Visits: 64818 |
Your Direct Loan Online (US Dept of Education)
http://www.dlssonline.com/index.asp
If you have a Federal Direct Loan, this is the one place to go to make online payments, view your account balances and payment history, change your billing options, enroll in electronic services and much more.
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Consolidating Your Direct Loans (US Dept of Education)
http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov
If you have Federal Direct Loans, this is the place to start to make your student loan repayment easier. The Dept of Education explains how to consolidate your loans and explore the available repayment options. Apply online here.
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Addressing Your Defaulted Student Loan (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/index.html
Student loan borrowers in default now have more options than ever before to repay their student loans. The Dept of Education`s Collections Department is committed to helping those in default by making debt repayment a simple process.
Visits: 7134 |
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Repaying Your Student Loans (US Dept of Education)
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/repaying_loans
/2003_2004/english/index.htm
This is the best place to start learning about the variety of repayment plans and options that can make repaying your student loans easier, and help you avoid delinquency or default. Useful info from the U.S. Department of Education!
Visits: 7091 |
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