Exploring further education? Check out the Grad Maps.
There are lots of further education options. Students often have questions such as:
- Should I go to grad school?
- Is grad school a necessity these days?
- How many should I apply to?
- Which programs are "better"?
- What do I need to get in?
- What's the difference between grad school and professional school?
- What does a Masters or PhD give me?
- When should I do standardized tests (e.g. GRE, MCAT)
- Is taking time off a good idea?
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Many Queen's students indicate an interest in pursuing graduate school. Navigating the application processes, timelines and reasons for going can be exciting and daunting.
How we help
- Grad School - workshop
- Career Fair - meet representatives from graduate schools, professional schools and post-degree college programs
- Standardized test (GRE, GMAT etc.) books
- Personal statement books
- Books to research programs and pre-requisites
- Drop-in career advising
- Career Counselling appointment
Many Queen's students are thinking about applying to medical school in the future (also veterinary, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, rehab, chiropractic). Making decisions about whether to apply and learning the processes, timelines and strategies for optimizing your chances can be exciting and daunting.
How we help
- Applying to Medical School - tipsheet
- Medical School Interview - tipsheet
- Career Fair - meet representatives from medical school programs
- Standardized test (MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT etc.) books
- Personal statement books (e.g. Great Personal Statements for Medical School)
- Books to research programs and pre-requisites (e.g. The Black Book on Canadian Medical Schools)
- Books to research medical career options (e.g. Top 100 Healthcare Careers: Choosing a Medical Specialty)
- Drop-in career advising
- Career Counselling appointment
Many Queen's students are thinking about applying to law school in the future. Making decisions about whether to apply and learning the processes, timelines and strategies for optimizing your chances can be exciting and daunting.
How we help
- Career Fair - meet representatives from law school programs
- Grad School - workshop
- Applying to Law tipsheet
- Standardized test (LSAT, GRE etc.) books
- Personal statement books (e.g. Great Personal Statements for Law School)
- Books to research programs and pre-requisites(e.g. So You Want to Be a Lawyer, eh?)
- Books to research law career options (e.g. Life after Law)
- Drop-in career advising
- Career Counselling appointment
Many Queen's students are thinking about applying to teacher education programs in the future. Making decisions about whether to apply and learning the processes, timelines and strategies for optimizing your chances can be exciting and daunting.
How we help
- Applying to Teacher Education Programs - tipsheet
- Grad School - workshop
- Career Fair - meet representatives from teacher education programs (in and outside Canada)
- Personal statement books (e.g. Perfect Personal Statements)
- Books to research programs and pre-requisites (e.g. Canadian Professional Schools Guide; Teacher Education Application Service booklet)
- Books to research education-related career options (e.g. Careers for Kids at Heart; Careers for Born Leaders; 101 Career Alternatives for Teachers)
- Drop-in career advising
- Career Counselling appointments
Many Queen's students are thinking about adding to their university education by applying to applied college programs in the future. Making decisions about whether to apply and learning the processes, timelines and strategies for optimizing your chances can be exciting and daunting.
How we help
- Career Fair - meet representatives from post-degree college programs
- Books to research programs and pre-requisites
- Books and career files to research career options (e.g. Careers for Gourmets; Careers in Event Management)
- Drop-in career advising
- Career Counselling appointment