Prepare for Graduate School

The Loeb Center supports students and alumni who aspire to attend graduate school by:

  • Providing you with information about your field of interest and the role advanced degrees play in achievement within that field
  • Advising you about necessary pre-requisite courses or experiences as you prepare for attendance at a graduate or professional school
  • Helping you anticipate the steps for application, including standardized tests
  • Providing information about scholarships and fellowships for graduate study

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Going to Graduate School vs. Gaining Work Experience After Undergrad

The article from IvyWise discusses how to weigh the decision between going straight to graduate school after undergrad vs. gaining work experience first. It outlines the benefits and drawbacks of each path — for example, graduate school can advance your credentials …

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How to Find Your Pre-Law Growth-Year Experience After Graduation

This article explains how pre-law students who delay applying to law school can use their “gap years” as “growth years” to build relevant experience and skills. It outlines three main pathways: working in entry-level legal roles, gaining issue- or industry-specific …

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On AiR Podcast featuring Luke Lavin ’13

Senior Marketing and Communications Intern for the Loeb Center Ava Zielinski ’25 chats with Alumni-in-Residence guest Luke Lavin ’13 to discuss what drew him to becoming a senior research engineer in the Grid Planning and Analysis Center at the National …

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Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads

Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads

The Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads contains essential job search advice and strategies for MBAs and …

Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School

Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School

The Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School offers advice for new law students on surviving law school, …

Vault Guide to the International MBA Job Search

Vault Guide to the International MBA Job Search

The Vault Guide to the International MBA Job Search contains essential U.S. job-search tips for international students, covering branding, networking, …

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