[bioundgrd] Fwd: TODAY! Virtual Grad School Fair! Nov 5 - Sample Questions included- Maybe Win a $300 Gift Card!

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From: Marilyn C Wilson <mcwilson at MIT.EDU<mailto:mcwilson at MIT.EDU>>
Date: November 5, 2013 10:53:19 AM EST
Subject: TODAY! Virtual Grad School Fair! Nov 5 - Sample Questions included- Maybe Win a $300 Gift Card!

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Do you have questions that reading a website can't answer for you? Attend the Fair from Anywhere!

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Sample Questions for the Grad School Fair:
What is your professor to student ratio?
Are professors available to meet with and mentor students?
What is the average graduating class size?
Describe the community surrounding the school. Are many graduate students involved in the community outside of the institution?
What is the campus culture like for graduate students?
Are there many leadership, programming and/or involvement opportunities for graduate students?
Are there opportunities for assistantships for graduate students?
How heavily do you weigh GRE/entrance scores and GPA’s versus interviews?
What is the percentage of students that are employed at graduation? 9 months to a year out?
What is the percentage of your students that pursue careers in academia?
Do you have an on-campus interview program, and if so, how many employers typically participate?
What is the median salary for graduates? The low and high salaries?
What do you really wish students knew about the program before matriculating?
Will I need further education after receiving this degree to be viable in the job market?
What kind of research is happening at your university?
Please call us with any questions. Good luck in the Virtual Fair.  Best, Gayle
Gayle Oliver-Plath

CareerEco,
CEO/Founder

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