IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
IUPUI Graduate Expo Breakout Sessions
2011 Breakout Session Schedule
9-9:45am
How to Avoid the Kisses of Death in the Graduate School Application Process - Room 409
Description: This presentation helps students to identify and avoid things in graduate school applications that can decrease their chances of acceptance. Included are examples of kisses of death that prevented otherwise strong candidates from being admitted into graduate programs.
10-10:45am
GRE - Room 409
Description: Learn about one of the most common entrance exams for grad school, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Join an expert from ETS, the good folks who devise and administer the test worldwide, to learn more about the exam and how it can assist you in being a strong candidate for the program of your choice.
11-11:45am
Test Prep - Room 405
Description: In addition to the GRE, other common entrance exams include the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT); Law School Admission Test (LSAT); Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). All of these exams require preparation in order to score well. There are many options to consider when looking for test prep and a representative from Kaplan will explain their approach to assisting students to do their best.
The Cost of Graduate School - Room 409
Description: Often potential grad students spend much time researching the specific programs in which they are interested. Rarely, however, do these same students consider the actual cost of grad school. Explore the costs involved in obtaining a graduate degree including time commitment and time away from family as well as actual dollars and cents.
12-12:45pm
How to Avoid the Kisses of Death in the Graduate School Application Process - Room 409
Description: This presentation helps students to identify and avoid things in graduate school applications that can decrease their chances of acceptance. Included are examples of kisses of death that prevented otherwise strong candidates from being admitted into graduate programs.
1-1:45pm
Test Prep - Room 405
Description: In addition to the GRE, other common entrance exams include the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT); Law School Admission Test (LSAT); Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). All of these exams require preparation in order to score well. There are many options to consider when looking for test prep and a representative from Kaplan will explain their approach to assisting students to do their best.
Graduate Student Panel - Room 409
Description: Who better to explain the application and graduate school admission process than someone who has recently walked that same path? Current grad students share their challenges, tips and offer encouragement to participants.
2-2:45pm
GRE - Room 409
Description: Learn about one of the most common entrance exams for grad school, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Join an expert from ETS, the good folks who devise and administer the test worldwide, to learn more about the exam and how it can assist you in being a strong candidate for the program of your choice.
For more information, please contact:
IUPUI Graduate Office
620 Union Dr. Room 207
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 274-1577
E-mail:gradexpo@iupui.edu
