1. Graduate Study in USA B95606033 林致均

2. Motivation Master's degree (MA, MS) vs. doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, and others). – Purposes / Interests – Financial aid – Job markets

3. Application Processes GRE TOEFL (iBT) GPA Search for fields of study Search for schools/programs Curriculum Vitae Personal statement / statement of purpose Recommendation letters Interviews

4. GRE Reading 30 Listening 30 Speaking 30 Writing 30 AWA 6 Verbal 800 Quantitative 800 TOEFL - Jun. / Oct. - Online registration - Free score report opportunity - Taking test at least 1~2M before the first application due day. - 2Y score validation - Online registration - Free score report opportunity Study Resources -The Red Book -Barron's GRE -Xination’s sharing -Cram schools’ handouts Study Resources -Barron's TOEFL iBT Book -Essential vocabulary guide Start your preparation as early as possible!!!

5. GRETOEFL Start your preparation as early as possible!!! What if you don’t get high scores? -> How much dose it matter? -> Explain to the committees. -> Retake.

6. GPA Transcript 80~100 -> A (4.0) 70~79 -> B (3.0) 60~69 -> C (2.0) First 3Y (including summer study and exchange study) Overall GPA Major subject GPA Last 40 credits GPA

7. Search for fields of study Is there a long-term interest/goal already? If not, start searching ASAP! Want to change field? Internship Talk to faculty or other students. Face yourself. Choose what you are devoted to.

8. Search for schools/programs Pre-application Special requirements Scholarship / salary Length of study Future career options International community size NIH funding Publications Locations (safety, price, etc.) Ranking Research topic Faculty members Fitness Necessity of contacting faculty in programs of interest (It depends.)

9. Curriculum Vitae It's never too early to write a CV. Highlights your scholarly accomplishments. -Contact information -Education -Honors and Awards -Working/research experiences -Publication -Conference Presentations -Grants Awarded -…., etc

10. Personal statement / statement of purpose Who am I? What makes me unique? Why do I want to continue my studies? How can I address my academic record? How do field experiences enhance my application? Who is my audience? (Explain your weakness.) ***Be compelling!

11. Recommendation letters Who to ask? It is best to ask early in the semester. Provide Information Waive your rights to see your recommendation letters. (Confidentiality) Online submition Stay aware of the status of your application status. (Many faculty are tardy.) When letters of recommendation don't arrive >>> Email >>> Call (leave a voice mail) >>> Follow up

12. Interviews Getting an interview is a significant step towards winning acceptance to the graduate program of your dreams. Graduate admission committee Do your homework. Prepare intelligent questions to ask. Show your interest in that program. Find out what graduate students really think about their advisors and the program.

13. Decision making Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX)

14. Information platforms – 1 *** http://gradschool.about.com/

15. Information platforms – 2 ** http://graduate-school.phds.org/

16. Information platforms – 3 * PTT - studyabroad - gre - TOEFL_iBT - global_univ

17. Other Information platforms http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/ http://www.taisha.org/

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