Choosing Between Graduate Program Offers: A Practical Guide
- Conference
- Location
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Columbus, Ohio
- Publication Date
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June 24, 2017
- Start Date
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June 24, 2017
- End Date
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June 28, 2017
- Conference Session
- Tagged Divisions
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Graduate Studies and Student
- Page Count
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7
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--28031
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/28031
- Download Count
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631
Paper Authors
Katy Luchini-Colbry Michigan State University
Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands-on learning. Luchini-Colbry is also the Director of the Engineering Futures Program of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, which provides interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering students across the U.S.
Abstract
This is the third of three papers proposed to accompany an interactive seminar called "Getting Into Graduate School."
This paper offers practical advice to prospective graduate students about how to evaluate offers of admissions and make decisions about which graduate program is the best "fit" for the individual's interests, needs and goals. Specific decision criteria are described to help individuals evaluate both the personal and academic fit of each institution, along with advice for interpreting and comparing offers of financial assistance.
Luchini-Colbry, K. (2017, June), Choosing Between Graduate Program Offers: A Practical Guide Paper presented at 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio. 10.18260/1-2--28031
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