October is Graduate School Month!
Check out these programs:

Considering Graduate School? How to Get Started

October 2, 6-7pm, Wilson 306

If grad school is an option for you after JMU, this workshop will help you determine where to begin the process; what factors to consider; how to proceed; and where to look for more information.

Graduate & Professional School Information Fair

October 4, 11am-3pm, Festival Conference & Student Center

Representatives from a variety of graduate programs and schools will be available to provide you with information. Law schools will be attending this event. Click here for more information.

Kaplan’s Practice Test Drive

October 7, 1-6pm, location TBA

This is your chance to take see how you might score on a standardized test. Come take a FREE practice test of the GRE, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT, PCAT, or DAT. Registration is required due to limited space! Call 1-800-KAPTEST or go to www.kaptest.com/practice.

If you register by phone, mention that you want to take "a free [specify GRE, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT, PCAT, or DAT]practice test as part of the Kaplan Test Drive at James Madison University ".

If you register online, follow these steps:
1. Choose the test you would like to take. Options for JMU event are GRE, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT, PCAT, or DAT.
2. Type in JMU zip code: 22807. Click "Go" button.
3. Click "Sign Up" button. You will be asked for contact information to create a Kaplan account.

Note: scores will be distributed on October 9th, time TBA, Wilson 306, so save that date too!

Physical Therapy Expo

October 9, 9am-2pm, Festival Ballroom

College representatives from various P-T programs will be at this event to answer your questions and tell you more about their schools.

Testing & Personal Statement Writing for Graduate School

October 9, 6-7pm, Wilson 306

This program focuses on tips and strategies on writing effective personal statements for graduate school applications. Presented by Kaplan Representatives.

Getting Into Competitive Graduate Schools and Beyond

October 16, 6-7pm, Wilson 306

This presentation offers valuable tips on how to apply to graduate or professional school; how admission decisions are made; things you need to know about entrance tests; strategies you can use to enhance your application; and sources for additional information.

Interviewing for Graduate School

October 30, 6-7pm, Wilson 306

This program will address the preparations needed to prepare you for graduate or professional program interviews.

Kaplan's Ten Question Challenge, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT

November 6, 5-6pm Wilson 306 GRE and GMAT
November 6, 6-7pm Wilson 306 LSAT and MCAT

Want to learn effective test taking strategies? Kaplan test prep experts will go over 10 sample questions to teach you to analyze and best answer similar questions on the real test!

For more graduate school resources, look at http://www.jmu.edu/cap/graduate_school/index.htm for articles, websites, book lists, etc.