Graduate school admission requires transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume and supplemental documents such as writing samples, portfolios or research papers. In addition, most graduate programs require a specific admissions exam.

Due to an overwhelming number of applicants applying to graduate and professional schools, many programs have implemented interviewing in their admissions process. If you would like to practice your interviewing skills, contact Career Linkages and let a trained professional conduct a targeted interview with you.

Graduate School Admissions

Graduate Schools of Management (GMAT)

• You will be tested in the areas of analytical writing, quantitative and verbal skills.
• You can begin to take the test during your senior year and scores are good for five years.
• Many of the top business schools require two to five years of work experience before applying.
• Sample questions.

Graduate School Admissions (GRE)

• You will be tested in the areas of verbal, math and analytical skills. There is also a written assessment included.
• You can take the test more than once. However, the score reported is cumulative.
• Scores for this test are good for five years.
• Sample questions.

Professional School Admissions (Medical & Law)

Medical School Admissions (MCAT)

• You will be tested in the areas of verbal reasoning, physical science, biological science and a writing sample.
• The test is offered in April and August of each year.
• Sample questions:
  1. Tell me about your MCAT scores. Are they a good indication of your academic preparation?
  2. What non-science class did you enjoy the most and why?
  3. What methods did you use to investigate a career in medicine?
  4. How will your personal beliefs influence your practice of medicine?
  5. What newspapers or journals do your read on a regular basis?
  6. What is your definition of a successful doctor?
• Remember, if you receive an interview, thank you letters are important!

Law School Admissions (LSAT)

• You will be tested on reading comprehension, analytical reasoning and logical reasoning.
• Although you can take the test more than once, it is not recommended. Most law schools combine your scores instead of taking the highest score.
• Scores for this test are good for three years.
• Sample questions:
  1. In what area of law do you want to practice?
  2. What will you do if you don’t get into law school?
  3. Tell me about a time when you had to make an unpopular decision.
  4. What do you think about legal advice being available on the internet?
  5. Have you ever cheated or helped a friend cheat?
  6. What volunteer and community experience have you had?
• Remember, if you receive an interview, thank you letters are important!