Beyond College Academy

Program Description

 Beyond College: A Plan for Graduate School Success will be an academy-like, certification program comprised of a series of seminars and workshops to educate University of Maryland students of color about the pathways to graduate school, including law, medical, dental and pharmacy professional schools. Specific topics will include the graduate school admissions process, introduction to graduate school exams (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT), developing a competitive personal statement and resume, financing graduate school, an overview of UMD graduate programs, branding and social meeting and faculty and graduate student perspectives. The Academy will culminate in a celebratory event with awards and certificates for participants. Networking opportunities with various campus organizations will also be available.

Event Details

Join us for our Kick-off Reception for the Beyond College: A Plan for Graduate School Success program. Learn about how to become part of an exciting graduate school preparation academy comprised of a series of seminars and workshops about the pathways to graduate school, including law, medical, dental and pharmacy professional schools.

Our Kick-Off Event will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 5pm – 7pm in the University Career Center Resource Room. We are asking students to RSVP by clicking HERE. 

 Also, applications to the Beyond College Academy are being accepted through Friday, March 1. If students would like to apply, they can click HERE.