Find information on graduate school programs, application and admissions procedures, testing, test prep, and financial aid by field of study.  Lycoming College faculty members are also a valuable source of graduate school information!  Also check out the Graduate School FAQs.

Graduate School News

• The Chestnut Hill College Montessori Teacher Education Program is holding an informational Open House on November 1, 2009. This event will take place at the Chestnut Hill College Logue Library in the third floor Montessori Practice Room from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at their Philadelphia campus. Walk-ins are welcome, but they appreciate advance registration. To register, contact Janet Colaianni at colaiannij@chc.edu or call (215)848-4972. For more information, contact Jayne Mashett at mashettj@chc.edu or call (215)248-7020.

• The Chesnut Hill College School of Graduate Studies is holding an information session on their Doctor of Psychology program on Saturday, November 14, 2009. This event will be held on the College Hill campus in Philadelphia, PA, at 2:00 pm in the Fournier Hall Social Room. For reservations, contact Andrew McCarthy at mccarthya@chc.edu or call (215)248-7193.

• LECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy on Campus Days, November 10, 2009 and January 14, 2010 3-5pm on the Erie, PA Location at 1858 West Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16509 RSVPPlease contact the Office of Admissions by phone: (814)866-6641 or by e-mail:  tross@lecom.edu or pharmacy@lecom.edu

• Nicholas School On The Road, Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, Open houses beginning New York City, October 12th, Boston, October 13th, Chicago, November 12th, Los Angeles, November 18th. Space is limited.  Register today at www.nicholas.duke.edu/programs/professional/visit.oct.09.html For more information contact the Office of Enrollment Services at (919) 613-8070 or admissions@nicholas.duke.edu

• If you are unable to get into a U.S. medical school consider enrolling in University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts, Caribbean, where MCAT is not required.  To find out more information please visit their website at www.umhs-sk.org

•  PennState, Erie, The Behrend College is announcing the MBA program at Penn State Behrend.

Please contact Dr. Alfred G. Warner, Ph.D at agw2@psu.edu or 814-898-6509 or Graduate Admissions Counselor, Ann Burbules, at PSABehrendMBA@psu.edu or 866-374-3378 if they can provide additonal information.

•  University of Florida, announces their Graduate School opportunities in Pharmaceutical Industry www.phmarchem.cop.ufl.edu and Forensic Science www.forensicscience.ufl.edu for more information please contact Jennifer Larson, Forensic Science and Pharmaceutical Chemitry Program Assistant.  e-mail: foreensicscience@cop.ufl.edu (352) 278-8588.

• Shippensburg University, School of Graduate Studies, is offering a Master of Science in Administration of Justice program. The program is designed for in-service and pre-service students. The program enhances career potentials for both groups of graduate students. For more information visit http://webspace.ship.edu/crimjust or call 717-477-1558.

• The Mid-Atlantic Association for Employment in Education is offering the MAEE Anna Tackett Scholarship for graduate students enrolled in a program in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related discipline. For more information visit Career Services on the third floor of Wertz.

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art is offering the following fellowships in conservation for the 2009-2010 year: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation fellowship, the Sherman Fairchild Foundation fellowship, and the Polaire Weissman Fund fellowship, all of which are awarded to graduate students interested in pursuing further study in conservation of several areas of art. For more information on how to apply or the types of fellowships offered, visit Career Services on the third floor of Wertz.

• The College of William and Mary is accepting applications for its Master of Accounting (MAcc) program. It is a one year, 30 credit, non-thesis program. Visit www.mason.wm.edu/macc, and stop by Career Services to pick up some more information.

• New York University is announcing a unique new graduate program at NYU in Trauma and Violence Trans disciplinary Studies for more information, please contact Career Services

• The Carroll & Milton Petrie, New York City Teacher Fellowship Program, for more information regarding this fellowship, please contact Career Services

• The James G. Fulton Fellows Program and The J. Steele Gow Political Fellows Program of The Pittsburgh Foundation.  More information is available in Career Services

• Drew University is announcing a new program.  Masters of Arts in Teaching program.  For more information, call (973)408-3110 or e-mail them at gradm@drew.edu

• Utica College is accepting applications for their three-year physical therapy (DPT) program and two-year MS in occupational therapy.  The $50 application is waived for Lycoming students.  Applications are available here.

• New York University is offering a summer program for college graduates to experience the world of publishing firsthand. To apply, applicants must submit a typed application along with a resume, an essay, and an application fee of $45. To request an application, please contact the Office of Admissions at (212)998-7100 or visit www.spcs.nyu.edu/spi. For more information, contact pub.center@nyu.edu.

 General Graduate School Information

American Colleges and Universities
A complete listing of all American colleges and universities.

Peterson's Education Center
Provides a searchable index of all graduate schools by program or location. Also provides financial aid information and study abroad opportunities.

Graduate School Guides 
Comprehensive online guide to master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs.

Gradschools.com
Search for programs by graduate school or subject area.  

Graduate School Rankings
Annual rankings of American graduate schools by U.S. News and World Report.

Financing Your Graduate Education 

Financial Aid Information 
Links to sources of information about student financial aid.

Fast Web
A database of more than 180,000 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and loans representing billions of dollars in private-sector funding for college students living in the United States.

Testing

GRE Online
All the information you need to know about taking the Graduate Record Examination, including test dates, testing sites, computer-based testing information, test prep, and practices tests.

Kaplan Testing Center
In-depth graduate school test-taking information and strategies for the General (GRE), Law (LSAT), Medical (MCAT), Dental (DAT), and Nursing (NCLEX) Tests.

Educational Testing Service Network
Information about examinations administered by the ETS, including GRE, LSAT, and GMAT tests.

Test.com
Practice tests for the GMAT, LSAT, GRE, and Civil Service Exam that are secure, interactive and instantly scored.  There is a charge of $1 per practice test.

Writing Your Personal Statement

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University

Good advice and examples on how to begin the writing process. 

Business Administration

MBA Explorer
Information about Master's in Business Administration education, graduate programs, and GMAT registration and testing information.

MBA Insider
Exclusive information and tools that will help you determine which B-school suits you best — and the right strategies for gaining admittance. 

Education

American College Personnel Association
Placement center for graduate assistantships and full-time openings within higher education administration.
 

Science

The American Chemical Society's Directory of Graduate Research and slide show on how to prepare for a graduate degree in Chemistry.

GrantsNet

Free site to help young, biomedical researchers find grants.

Environmental Protection Agency Grants and Fellowships
National Center for Environmental Research and Quality Assurance Grants and Fellowships

Law

Law School Admissions Council
Information about law services, links to related sites, upcoming events, publications, and LSAT registration.

Medicine and Allied Health

Physician Assistant 
Information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook on employment, training, earnings, etc.

AAMC's Academic Medicine Web Site
MCAT test information, applications, research opportunities, and academic events.

American Association of Dental Schools
Information about AADS, memberships, dental school programs, and application information.

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Information about osteopathic medicine and a directory of colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.

Ministry/Theology

Explore Ministry
Information on theological education with resources for those interested in Christian ministry.

Association of Theological Schools
Promotes theological schools to the benefit of communities of faith and the broader public.