National and Global Scholarships Advising

Applying to graduate school is a marathon, not a sprint. It is important to reflect upon your personal and career goals, explore program and degree options, and spend time crafting the best application possible. To support you throughout this process, we have compiled some resources that will guide you through each step of this process. 

Reflect On Your Personal and Career Goals: 

• Take a Career Self-Assessment

Explore Program and Degree Options: 

• Explore OSU Graduate School Programs
• Engage in Informational Interviewing:

  • Tips for Informational Interviews and Job Shadows

  • One great way to explore your career options is to conduct an informational interview with a leader or mentor in a field of interest. An informational interview is a conversation with a professional in which you ask them questions in order to better understand their job, the field, the skills required tos succeed in such a job, etc. 

• Graduate School Pros and Cons, Timing and Materials - 3-pager from OSU's Career Development Center 
• 5 Tips for Contacting a Potential Faculty Advisor for Grad School - 1-pager from OSU's Career Development Center
• Peterson’s Database of Graduate Programs

Crafting Your Application

• Tips for Preparing Your Application and Succeeding in Your Interviews 
• Tips on Requesting References and Letters of Recommendation
• Write a Great Personal Statement and Samples
• Do a virtual practice interview through StandOut