PSI CHI CSULA · •Verbal Reasoning 130-170 score scale • Measures ability to analyze and evaluate written material, relationships among component parts of sentences, & among words

PSI CHI CSULAGeneral Meeting No.1Grad School Ready

2017- 2018 OFFICERS

▪ PRESIDENT

▪ VICE PRESIDENT

▪ SECRETARY

▪ TREASURER

▪ HISTORIAN

GLORIA MARQUEZ

JOANN LY

ZAIDE HERNANDEZ

KRAIG SAITO

JEFF HSIAO

ICE BREAKER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_988788&feature=iv&src_vid=kHF0VXPanU8&v=-YmS8InGlkQ

Graduate School Basics

▪Prepare

▪Apply

▪Finance

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• Research Schools

• GRE

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• Letters of Recommendation

• Personal Statement

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• Fellowships & Grants

• Scholarships

GRAD SCHOOLS

Schools

• Start Broad (10 schools)

• Divide & Conquer

• Safety, Fighting Chance, & Goal

Admissions

• Deadlines

• Minimum Requirements

• Admission rates

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

BASIC FACTS• Admissions requirement • Create online account & register 2 days before• COST: $230• Can be taken every 21 days up to 5 times a year• Scores available for up to 5 years

Ranked against all individuals pursuing a master's, MBA, specialized master's in business or doctoral degree

GRE

Most schools

NO- GRE

CSULA – CURRENT STUDENTS

CSU San Bernardino

Online Masters programs

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

PROCESS• Bring ID and nothing else (no watches, even glasses will be inspected)• Test duration 3 hours & 45 minutes

• Analytical Writing - 2 essays - 30 min each (half point increment)

• Break - 10 minutes

• Verbal Reasoning – 2 sections 20 Qst. - 30 min each section

• Quantitative Reasoning -2 sections 20 Qst. – 35 min each section

• Uncensored Sections – AT RANDOM math or verbal section

• At end of test, given choice to report scores/cancel (not know score)• Can send scores for free to 4 schools of choice

• Verbal Reasoning 130-170 score scale

• Measures ability to analyze and evaluate written material, relationships

among component parts of sentences, & among words and concepts.

• Quantitative Reasoning 130-170 score scale

• Measures problem-solving ability using basic concepts of arithmetic,

algebra, geometry and data analysis

• Analytical Writing 0-6 score scale

• Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your

ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively.

GRE Sections

GRE- Prep

PAID – MAGOOSH

GRE/GMAT/ TEFL/ SAT/ ACT/ PRAXIS/ LSAT/

MCAT/ IELTS

FREE- QUIZLET (800+ GRE WORDS)

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

WHO - Professors

- Mentors

- Employers

*Request letter AT LEAST a month in advance

HOW PROVIDE:

CV/Resume

GPA details

Blurb

FOLLOW UP Two weeks

before due follow up if no response.

PRO TIP: Look at the school site to see what they are looking for in their Letter of Recommendations

PERSONAL STATEMENT

1. SHOW don’t TELLa. Realizing the challenges faced by our elderly population, I

developed a passion for gerontology.b. Seeing how Mrs. Jenkins shook and struggled to get a

can from her cabinet, I ran to her aid and thought about the various barriers faced by our elderly community.

EXAMPLESComedic

• Brittany Stinson –COSTCO essay 5 Ivy League admissions • http://www.businessinsider.com/high-school-senior-who-got-into-5-ivy-league-schools-shares-her-admissions-

essay-2016-4

Touching• Luke Kenworthy – 7 Ivy League schools • http://www.businessinsider.com/ivy-league-admissions-essay-2017-4

FELLOWSHIPS

• Minority Opportunities in Research Program (MORE) • Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Speakers

Vanessa (Psychology) Ivan (Biology/Pre-Med)

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

• PSI CHI SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

• Graduate Scholarship: $3,000 Deadline: 7/15• APAGS Junior Scientist Fellowship: $1,000 Deadline: 6/30• Graduate Research Grants Spring/Fall: Up to $1,500

• Deadline March 1(Spring) & Nov. 1 (Fall)

• CSULA SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

• Various available through one application• Open March 6-28

BECOMING A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE

• Research Lab Experience

• Publications

• Posters/Talks

• Grades (3.5/4.0)

• Extracurricular Activities

• Networking

• GRE scores

Volunteer Opportunities!

WHEN: Sunday Oct. 15th 10am-4pm

WHERE: CSULA offsite Parking Lot

FOR: Disability Awareness Month: Walk n Roll

Next Meeting Oct.19thJoining a Research Lab and other opportunities!

THANK YOULINKSGRE Study Resources• Magoosh https://magoosh.com• Quizlet https://quizlet.com/8997815/barrons-800-

essential-words-for-the-gre-flash-cards/

Personal Statement Examples• http://www.businessinsider.com/high-school-senior-who-

got-into-5-ivy-league-schools-shares-her-admissions-essay-2016-4

• http://www.businessinsider.com/ivy-league-admissions-essay-2017-4

GRE INFO