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Workshop gives seniors graduate school advice
Mike Grochowski
Issue date: 11/14/07 Section: Arts & Lifestyle
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Faculty members provided students with an honest look at graduate school at the Step-by-Step Guide to Graduate School Workshop Nov. 8.
Career Services counselor Gail Fox hosted the event with guest speakers professor Kristen Crossgrove and sociology professor Paul Gregory.
Graduate school demands the majority of students' time and resources. Nine credits in graduate school is the equivalent of 16 or more undergraduate credits. Only A and B work is accepted, and a C is the equivalent of an undergraduate F, Fox said.
UW-Whitewater senior Blake Sollenberger said graduate school is the logical next step for accounting majors like him.
"I need 150 credits in order to sit for the exam for public accounting certification, and I figure taking advanced classes that relate to my major would serve me better than 30 credits of dance classes or something," Sollenberger said.
Gregory said graduate school has a much narrower focus, and students should research each program.
"You really want to look into the different kinds of programs," Gregory said. "If you're just out to make more money or get a better job, you want to stay away from the theory stuff."
Fox said it is important to start researching schools a year before applying. Students should consider the program, faculty, location and acceptance rates, among the many criteria. It is also important to find out if the university is accredited or recognized in the field of interest, and if the university offers internships and field experience.
Sollenberger said he plans to continue at UW-Whitewater for graduate school.
"Whitewater offers a program for accounting majors to achieve their undergrad and grad degrees in just five years," he said. "Plus, I'm more comfortable taking classes here because I'm already adjusted and used to this campus and its learning environment."
Gregory said students should also research the tuition and financial aid available at each of the schools the student is applying with.
Career Services counselor Gail Fox hosted the event with guest speakers professor Kristen Crossgrove and sociology professor Paul Gregory.
Graduate school demands the majority of students' time and resources. Nine credits in graduate school is the equivalent of 16 or more undergraduate credits. Only A and B work is accepted, and a C is the equivalent of an undergraduate F, Fox said.
UW-Whitewater senior Blake Sollenberger said graduate school is the logical next step for accounting majors like him.
"I need 150 credits in order to sit for the exam for public accounting certification, and I figure taking advanced classes that relate to my major would serve me better than 30 credits of dance classes or something," Sollenberger said.
Gregory said graduate school has a much narrower focus, and students should research each program.
"You really want to look into the different kinds of programs," Gregory said. "If you're just out to make more money or get a better job, you want to stay away from the theory stuff."
Fox said it is important to start researching schools a year before applying. Students should consider the program, faculty, location and acceptance rates, among the many criteria. It is also important to find out if the university is accredited or recognized in the field of interest, and if the university offers internships and field experience.
Sollenberger said he plans to continue at UW-Whitewater for graduate school.
"Whitewater offers a program for accounting majors to achieve their undergrad and grad degrees in just five years," he said. "Plus, I'm more comfortable taking classes here because I'm already adjusted and used to this campus and its learning environment."
Gregory said students should also research the tuition and financial aid available at each of the schools the student is applying with.
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