Prepare for Graduate School
Here you'll find guidelines to learn about and apply to graduate and professional school. For industry-specific advice, be sure to check out the Career Communities.
Graduate & Professional School Overview
What is grad school? How, when, and where do you apply?
Should You Take a Gap Year?
You might wish to go directly go grad school from Grinnell, but there are lots of reasons to try something else first.
Writing an Effective Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose (or personal statement) is the centerpiece of your grad school application. Make it shine!
Writing an Effective Diversity Statement
Many graduate applications ask about your contributions to a diverse, inclusive community. Here are a few ways to address that question.
Paying for Graduate School
Graduate & professional degree programs vary widely in their cost and funding.