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Graduate SchoolIs another degree worth it?
Another degree?
YES!
Is Graduate Study for You?
Future career/job path
Investment How do I pay for it?
Degree Options Master’s degree
MEng, MASc Other programs
Ex: School of Engineering Practice MBA Doctorate (PhD) “Professional” schools
Medicine, law
Degrees at a Glance
Job Prospects Law, medicine MBA
Project management MEng, MASc
Entry-level vs. experienced (2 to 5 years) PhD
Project management, R&D Academic (instructor; tenure-track)
When should I begin?
Level 3 (or next-to-final year)
Recommendation letters
Research Searchable database
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
Additional sources
Who decides?
Committee of faculty members/professors in the department to which you are applying Goal is to spend the least amount of time
reviewing applications
Interview?
What do I need?
Personal statement
Recommendation letters
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Curriculum Vita (CV)
Personal Statement BRIEF description of undergrad
academics and activities
FOCUS ON: Demonstrate that you have researched
the department Make connections with research/teaching
that is being conducted by current faculty How you will benefit the department
Recommendation letters These MAY be read first by the committee
Standard number is two, from faculty members/professors
Tips when requesting letters: Provide CV and transcripts Copy of personal statement
Electronic copy
Trancripts “Secondary” role in deciding who is
accepted into the program
Curriculum Vita (CV) Secondary role
Examples McMaster’s Student Success Centre
Important contacts Graduate secretary (administrative
assistant)
Faculty member – chair of graduate recruiting
Faculty member – graduate studies advisor
Application process
School of Graduate Studies/Graduate School
Academic department
Financial Aid
Other considerations
Additional exams
Professional schools Medicine, law, business
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Questions? Schedule an appointment with an ECCS
Career Counsellor Jessica Farrell, [email protected] David Coughlin, [email protected]
Surviving grad school
JHE A214www.eng.mcmaster.ca/eccs