Tips from Career Advisors

FAQs: Responding to the Current Health Crisis

A number of companies have cancelled internships, had layoffs, hiring freezes, etc. I am worried. Come July, the company might not have a job for me. Should I consider a graduate program? Is there something I should do besides worry? …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Graduate & Professional School Advice from Tufts Alumni and Faculty

We asked a cross-section of alumni and faculty to discuss all aspects of the application process. Regardless of specific academic and professional focus, each one offers you important general information.

Faculty Advice

Edith Balbach, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Community Health

When …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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FAQs: Finding Internships, Jobs, and Shadowing Opportunities

Tufts Career Center advisors answer your questions about finding experiential opportunities …

I want to set up a career/job shadowing experience. Can you give me any tips?

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Do I have to secure an internship after my first …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Tips for Selecting Law Schools

Determining where to apply to law school can be perplexing. Don’t make the mistake of focusing only on what you have to offer the law school. This can feed into unfounded anxiety about your  GPAs or LSAT scores and make …

By Dovie King
Dovie King Pre-Law Advisor
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Graduate School Timeline

Review this list of tasks as you move through the application process. If you plan to apply to medical school or law school, consult the Health Professions Advising and Pre-Law Advising sites.

If you’re an alumna/us or grad student applying …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Paying for Grad School

If you’re seriously considering graduate school, it’s important to think about how you’ll finance the experience. While most Ph.D. programs are fully funded, the majority of Master’s and professional degree programs are not.

Your financing options may include:

Funding provided …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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