Finding the Right Graduate School: 7 Tips for Success
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If you’re considering continuing your education to advance your career, plan to join us at our Virtual Graduate Open House this March.
You’ll have the chance to learn more about Northeastern’s 200+ master’s, certificate, and professional doctorate programs and speak with faculty, admissions representatives, and current students from around the globe.
Keep reading to learn more about this year’s special event features and how to make the most out of your Virtual Graduate Open House experience.
This year, our event features unprecedented access to the resources you need to move closer to your goals. The best part? It’s all accessible from the comfort of your own home.
Attendees can tune into live sessions or play on-demand content throughout the event, so you can join us no matter where you are. Our live chatrooms and virtual speaker sessions promise to keep the experience interactive and engaging, and our virtual format gives you a chance to meet other prospective Huskies from across the world.
You can take advantage of our virtual sessions, either live or on-demand. This year’s sessions will include:
Meet with current students and faculty in your program of interest to learn more about your program options and learning outcomes. There will also be a live Q&A with admissions representatives from each college who can provide information about the application process and how to complete your application successfully and with ease.
Learn more about our world-class co-op and internship program—ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report—from our co-op advisors and experiential learning teams. You’ll hear more about the types of roles available and the employer partners we work with.
Registrants can attend professional development sessions hosted by our Career Design Department—ranked #17 in the U.S. by the Princeton Review—and learn how the team connects Northeastern’s students with global career opportunities.
Many professionals want to return to school but are unsure if and how they can afford to fund their education. Our financial services sessions will provide you with the information you need to develop a financial plan and determine how to pay for grad school.
At this event, international students can experience the support Northeastern offers from application to graduation. You’ll learn more about the application process, visa regulations, and I-20 requirements and get a chance to speak with the Office of Global Services (OGS). You’ll also get your questions answered by representatives from Housing and Residential Life, Global Student Success, Center for Intercultural Engagement, Office of Alumni Relations, and many more.
Attendees can join one-on-one drop-in sessions with a dedicated enrollment counselor or attend information sessions to get the personalized information they need.
Your Graduate Open House experience can be tailored to your interests, schedule, and future goals. This year’s flexible event is globally accessible and features both live and on-demand sessions to accommodate learners in all different time zones. Once you register, you’ll get updates via email with login details for the day of the event.
You’ll have the chance to craft your own schedule based on the academic and elective sessions you want to learn more about. We also encourage you to explore our workshops and student panels to get more personalized guidance.
This will be our most convenient—and informational—open house yet. Register below to save your spot, and be on the lookout for an email with an up-to-date agenda and your login information.
Fill out this form to get access to the event on March 17 and 18.
Fill out this form to get access to the event on March 17 and 18.
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