Career Center

Graduate Student Resources

Start Planning Now

To get the most from a graduate program you must be focused on a career goal. Graduate programs are looking for students who apply with a plan in mind. The Career Center has resources available to assist with this process.

Once you determine your goals for graduate school, the first step is to research and select several potential graduate programs. Faculty members are key individuals to consult with as they have specific knowledge in their academic field.

Keep in mind, when looking at graduate schools, there are many factors to consider:

  • Departmental reputation in the field
  • Curriculum requirements
  • Research specialization areas of faculty
  • Degrees offered
  • Admissions requirements
  • Size of the program
  • Types of financial support available
  • Program accreditation
  • Location of institution
Grad School Timeline

Plan your graduate school application process.

Application Checklist (PDF)

Click on the above link to open a document that will help you keep track of your graduate school applications and their various requirements and deadlines. Thanks to the McNair Scholars Program for letting us adapt this document from some of their materials!

Personal Statements

Have you hit a wall trying to write personal statements for graduate school? Don't know where or how to begin? Check out the following documents for some great tips about successfully writing these difficult essays. Special thanks to K-State's Jim Hohenbary for allowing us to link his materials!

Teaching & Research Statements

Review resources for developing both teaching statements and research statements.

Researching Graduate Programs

Explore these other resources to help you in your quest to get into grad school. Topics include general advice, researching different programs, finding ways to fund graduate study, and more.

Graduate School Programs

Search for graduate programs in U.S. and around the world. Learn about K-State's graduate programs including degrees, guidelines, checklists, and application information.

Test Prep Info

Find the test you need for graduate school admission.

CVs & Resumes

Discover the difference between a curriculum vitae (CV) and a resume. Review resources to create a strong CV or resume.

Interview Preparation

Learn about interview techniques and how Career Center can help you prepare for applications and interviews.

Events & Workshops

Contains all of the upcoming Career Center events, career fairs, and workshops many of which are applicable for graduate students.