Graduate School Application Resources

Fall is officially here! The air feels crisp, chunky sweaters are being pulled out of the back of closets, PSLs are abundant at Starbucks, and SLHS seniors are being the stressful process of applying to graduate schools. Lucky for us, Purdue has many resources for us to utilize and make our applications top notch. This post will cover some of the resources you will find on campus.

Center for Career Opportunities (CCO)

What: The CCO is an awesome on-campus resource that offers services to promote student’s future success. Whether it’s apply for a job or applying to grad school, the CCO has countless resources to use. They have 15 min drop-in sessions for students where advisors will review resumes, CVs, Personal Statements, and Grad School Plans. Their website has great advice for creating those different documents and how to ace an interview!

Where: Young Hall Rm 132

When: Monday – Friday, 10am-4pm

Purdue Writing Lab

What: Many trained writing tutors are available for reading and reviewing resumes and personal statements as part of the world-renown Purdue English Department. The great thing about the Purdue Writing Lab is that it also has a series of writing workshops you may find useful throughout the fall semester.

Where: Heavilon Hall Rm 226

When: Monday- Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-1pm

Purdue Owl

What: As part of the Purdue Writing Lab, they created a website filled with instructional writing material. Whether you’re looking for a guide to APA writing or working on tips for your resume, the Purdue Owl has it covered. They also have a series of instructional YouTube videos with great writing tips.

Where: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

When: Anytime!

Health and Human Sciences Events and Career Fairs

What: Throughout the semester the College of Health and Human Sciences provides a series of events geared towards future success. Some of these events include Graduate and Professional School Fair, Health Career Application Workshops, Resume Workshops, and Pre-Professional Advising. There’s a lot to look at, so mark some dates and your calendar and check them out!

Where: http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/careers/events.php

When: Various dates throughout the semester.

Aside from these great campus resources, your SLHS advisors and professors are always willing to talk to you about your future in either Speech Pathology or Audiology. If you would like to hear more about graduate school and the application process, we will have SLHS Professor, Dr. Francis, at the NSSLHA meeting this week (September 29^th at 6pm) to talk and answer any and all questions you have.