Preparing for graduate school can be a daunting task. Applications, transcripts, recommendations, test scores- it can get confusing pretty fast! This site is designed to lessen the burden by providing links to some very informative sites. As always, if you have specific questions pertaining to graduate studies at the University of Maryland, feel free to contact us.

Specifics:

Finding Graduate Programs:

College Student Personnel Graduate Programs - an excellent listing of csp graduate programs by state, along with information on each

Petersons Graduate Programs Guide - online search engine for graduate schools

Personal Statements:

OWL online - excellent tips on writing the personal statement

Personal Statements - hints and advise on mastering the personal statement.

Testing:

GRE.org - information for GRE test takers

Number 2.com - free online GRE test preparation

Education Testing Services - information on all forms of testing including GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, PRAXIS, and more

Letters of Recommendation:

Recommendation Advice - excellent tips for making sure the process goes smoothly.

Getting Good Recommendations - an excellent site with tips and info

General Preparation:

ACPA - selecting a student affairs graduate program

NASPA - a great directory for student affairs grad prep programs

Considering Grad School - UMD hosted info on finances, personal interests, and the question of masters or doctororate

About! Grad School 101 - plenty of resources for anyone getting started

Campus Door - All the basics in one easy location

Junior Year - tips on getting started

Senior Year - an excellent timetable for your senior year in college - or the year before you plan to attend.

Prep Programs - graduate preparation programs by state