Preparing for Graduate School

Up to Getting into Graduate School Some things you can do to get research experience and improve your chances of getting in to a good school.

Summer Internships

Undergraduate Research

Getting into Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

A Primer on How to Apply to and Get Admitted to Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Getting into Graduate School: Advice from a Grad Student and an Admissions Officer

"Many students of the life sciences choose to continue their education; however getting admitted to a graduate program can seem hopeless and frustrating. Graduate programs can receive a large number of applications, but they can only extend offers to a limited number of students. So, you may ask, how can I ensure an acceptance into a graduate program when it seems that all odds are stacked against me? How do I know what the admissions committee is looking for and what can I do increase my chances for acceptance?"