Planning Now for Grad School Workshop (@Vassar)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 5:30–6:30 PM
- LocationRockefeller Hall, 200- Auditorium, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, USA
- Description
Vassar alums go on to attend graduate school either immediately after graduation or after working for a few years. Attend this workshop if you want to attend grad school at some point in the future or happen to be curious about if grad school is for you. We will introduce you to how to research grad programs, provide an overview of the application process and key application components (including the GRE), and discuss the application timeline so that when the time comes you are prepared to apply!
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