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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On AiR Podcast featuring Luke Lavin ’13

Published on April 24, 2025

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 …

By Ava Zielinski

Narrative Medicine: A Model for Empathy, Reflection, Profession, and Trust

Published on April 11, 2025

In a healthcare world often focused on efficiency, there’s a growing movement that puts human connection back at the center of care. Narrative medicine invites doctors to listen deeply to the stories of their patients, themselves, and their colleagues, fostering …

By The Loeb Center

What It’s Like to Work in Higher Ed

Published on April 2, 2025

Key findings from our survey of higher ed’s workforce

Working in higher education can be both rewarding and challenging, as highlighted in “What It’s Like to Work in Higher Ed.” This article delves into a comprehensive survey of over 4,000 …

By The Loeb Center

Society for Conservation BiologyShare This: Share Society for Conservation Biology on FacebookShare Society for Conservation Biology on LinkedInShare Society for Conservation Biology on X
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to facilitating, promoting, and advancing the scientific study …

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American Academy of Environmental Engineers and ScientistsShare This: Share American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists on FacebookShare American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists on LinkedInShare American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists on X
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists® is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization serving the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science …

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersShare This: Share Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on FacebookShare Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on LinkedInShare Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on X
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Below, you can …

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Graduate School: Exploring, Preparing & ApplyingShare This: Share Graduate School: Exploring, Preparing & Applying on FacebookShare Graduate School: Exploring, Preparing & Applying on LinkedInShare Graduate School: Exploring, Preparing & Applying on X
This guide is meant to give you some basic general information about graduate school. For more information about applying to …

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The Amherst Folger Humanities FellowshipShare This: Share The Amherst Folger Humanities Fellowship on FacebookShare The Amherst Folger Humanities Fellowship on LinkedInShare The Amherst Folger Humanities Fellowship on X
2024 Application
The Amherst Folger Humanities Fellowship application is now open to graduating seniors and recent graduates (December 2023–May 2025). …

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Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School GradsShare This: Share Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads on FacebookShare Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads on LinkedInShare Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads on X
The Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads contains essential job search advice and strategies for MBAs and …

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Vault Guide to the First Year of Law SchoolShare This: Share Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School on FacebookShare Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School on X
The Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School offers advice for new law students on surviving law school, …

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Vault Guide to the International MBA Job SearchShare This: Share Vault Guide to the International MBA Job Search on FacebookShare Vault Guide to the International MBA Job Search on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to the International MBA Job Search on X
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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GoinGlobalShare This: Share GoinGlobal on FacebookShare GoinGlobal on LinkedInShare GoinGlobal on X
Conduct a search for jobs and internships abroad and read the specific country guides to learn where to search for …

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Big InterviewShare This: Share Big Interview on FacebookShare Big Interview on LinkedInShare Big Interview on X
Big Interview is an online platform that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your …

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Interstride is an interactive career platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job-search experience for international students. Create an …

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Prepare for Graduate School

Featured Articles

On AiR Podcast featuring Luke Lavin ’13

Narrative Medicine: A Model for Empathy, Reflection, Profession, and Trust

What It’s Like to Work in Higher Ed

Career Resources

Society for Conservation Biology

American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Unofficial Transcript Instructions

Graduate School: Exploring, Preparing & Applying

The Amherst Folger Humanities Fellowship

Career & Exploration Guides

Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads

Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School

Vault Guide to the International MBA Job Search

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