Plan for Grad School

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5000 Saint Paul Avenue
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Plan for Grad School

Graduate/Professional School 101 Handbook

Applying to a graduate or professional school (medical, dental, pharmacy, law, business school, etc.) is a complex process. Knowing what is expected of you as an applicant, following directions and due-dates, and establishing back-up plans can help you move closer to achieving your academic and professional goals.

Set up an appointment with a career counselor to discuss questions related to researching, applying for, and attending these programs. To schedule, log into Handshake, click on Career Center, and then Appointments to get on our calendar. You can also email us at career [at] zb-fc.com (career[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu), call (402) 465-2224, or stop by our office to get scheduled.

Additionally, use the following resources on this page to support your pursuit. Gain insight on the admissions process, the required entrance exams, writing your personal statement, and more. Read this guide for an overview of what you need to know before applying. Click on the image to open the handbook. 

To help with organizing the information gathered while researching and applying to graduate/professional programs, download and fill in the boxes on these helpful resources. 

Researching Graduate/Professional Programs

Applying to Graduate/Professional Programs

 

There are also several online resources that can help you with various facets of the application process:

General Graduate School Resources

Testing Information

Funding Information