The Center for Career Exploration and Development (CCED) is available to assist Ithaca College students and alumni with graduate school decisions. Our Peer Career Advisors are here to help you during drop-in hours or you may call the office to arrange an appointment with a career coach.
Graduate School Quick Guide
Check out our Graduate School Quick Guide as a first step.
Research Programs
There are many excellent online resources available for free to assist in your graduate school search.
Finding & researching graduate programs:
- CollegeSource OnLine – 21,367 College Catalogs in complete cover-to-cover, original page format
- GradSchools.com– a directory of almost 60,000 graduate programs
- Graduate Schools Abroad – a listing of international graduate programs
- Graduate School Guide – a directory of graduate schools in the U.S. and Canada
- Peterson’s Graduate School Information – a listing of graduate programs offered across the country
- U.S. News Best Graduate Schools – please contact CCED for log in information
For a deeper dive, check out the video at the bottom of this page.
Exam Preparation
Prepare for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, or other entrance exam by taking a free online Kaplan Practice Test. Our Graduate Exams At A Glance resource will give you a quick snapshot of each exam.
Information about entrance exam fee reduction:
Additional Prep Resources
Entrance exam & program-specific information:
- Association of American Medical Colleges– information on the MCAT, applying to and financing med school, etc.
- Graduate Management Admission Council
- GRE Online
- Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions
- Law School Admissions Council
- MBA.com
- The Princeton Review– information on GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc. and tips on getting into graduate school
- TestPrepPractice.net
- TestPrepPreview.com
Princeton Review free practice exam online:
Essay Review
Have your graduate school essays reviewed by a career coach. Our Personal Statement Quick Guide will give you some strategies for telling your authentic story.
Resources
Should you use a resume or a CV to apply for Grad School? Make sure you check the requirements for the program you are applying to. Do you need a Personal Statement or a Statement of Intent? How can you finance Grad School? Check out our Quick Guides for help with these topics.
Resumes vs CVs -
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CV Example Carla Vitae -
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Statement of Intent Quick Guide -
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CV example Gordon Didit -
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Financing Graduate School Quick Guide -
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Network
Attend the Graduate School Fair that takes place every fall. This event provides you the opportunity to talk with representatives from a variety of graduate programs. Check Engage for event registration.
This video breaks down the grad school application process and key considerations.