Graduate School Resources

The Internet has many sites to assist with finding and paying for graduate school, in addition to articles covering a wide range of topics related to graduate and professional school. In addition to the sites listed below, check with professional organizations related to a field of study as they might have a listing of accredited or recognized programs. Several publications, databases, and trade magazines are available in hard-copy format.  Please stop into Career Services or make an appointment to obtain these additional resources.

Searching for Schools and Programs

 

Writing Professional Statements & Statements of Purpose

 

Admission Tests
The purpose of the following resources is to provide students resource information to assist them in preparing for entrance examinations for graduate schools or professional schools. CMU does not endorse any one particular site nor guarantees the student will score better on a test by using the information provided.

 

Resources for Preparing for High Stakes Tests

 

Dental School Admission Test (DAT)

 

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

 

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

 

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

 

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

 

Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

 

Optometry Admission Test (OAT)

 

Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

 

Paying for Graduate School

Many schools and individual programs offer financial assistance for students in graduate programs.  Contact the graduate school and/or specific department to inquire about various assistance options.