Quiz #2 Flashcards
How many letters of recommendation do you need for a masters program?
3!
What is the GRE?
A standardized test similar to the sat,
STANDS FOR:
Graduate
Record
Examination
What are ways to write a good masters statement?
- Minimize generalities
- Cover only what they need to know
- Clear, Concise, Correct
What are the 4 kisses of death?
- Avoid references to mental health
- Avoid excessively altruistic statements
- Avoid providing excessively revealing information
- Avoid inappropriate comments on religion
What’s the process of strong letters of recommendation?
Plan ahead of time!
Meet up and talk to them!
Provide rough draft of statement!
Provide Resume!
How can you prep for the GRE?
Don’t pay for classes!!
Get books online to help you study
What are the 3 misconceptions about grad school?
- Although you may have a high gpa and gre, if you are seen as fit you will not be accepted
- Self directed learning and responsibility gets greater in high school
- Geographical flexibility improves chances
What is MBA
Masters in Business Administration
What’s is MMR
Masters market’s research
What is MPA
Maters in public administration
What is MPH
Masters in Public health
What is MSW
Masters in Social work
What are 3 things employers are looking for when hiring employees
- Good writing skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Teamwork skills
After graduating can employers cut candidates applying for jobs based on gpa?
For entry level jobs after graduating, employers will likely remove candidates who did not have a 3.0 gpa
How can you develop your communication skills?
- practice public speaking
- working on writing skills when writing papers
- Go the extra mile
- use campus resources and chat gpt to help with writing
