Whitman College graduates pursue graduate degrees in a wide variety of fields and disciplines. As a current student you can do a number of things to improve your candidacy and to select the programs that best meet your needs and desires. The Career Center offers the following:
The Annual Whitman College Graduate School Fair will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008, from Noon to 3:00pm in the Reid Campus Center Ballroom. Graduate School Representatives also come to Whitman to recruit, so watch the student list serve for email announcements about these opportunities. The Career Center also provides links to internet sites of interest to students seeking information on graduate schools (see below), and our in-house Library houses books and directories on graduate schools. Please stop by and check out our books and resources!
As always, advising is available on your graduate school options at the Career Center. Call the Career Center at ext. 5183 or come by Reid Campus Center, Room 219, to make an appointment.
You can download a printable copy of of the Career Center’s in-house publications for "Creating a Professional Resume" and "Interview Preparation Guide".
National Administered Tests scheduled at Whitman College
See what tests are offered and when at the following link:
Resources on the Internet
You can also find out about graduate schools just by searching the web. Below is a list to guide you to sites on specific graduate study programs. If you are interested in a specific program, it is also a good idea to check out their homepage.
Need more information on Fellowships and Grants? Visit http://www.whitman.edu/content/fellowships/ for more information or make an appointment with the Interim Director of Fellowships and Grants.
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Health Professions
Whitman College prepares students for medical schools by giving them the ability to analyze and evaluate new medical research. Students at Whitman also develop effective communication skills and an ability to adapt their knowledge to new scenarios. If you are interested in showing medical schools that you have these abilities along with a strong education in the sciences, then Whitman College is the right place for you!
The Health Professions Advisory Committee can provide assistance to students who are planning to attend medical school. These students are encouraged to maintain contact with the chair of this committee throughout their time at Whitman. Students are also encouraged to keep in mind the admission requirements of the medical schools to which they plan to apply when deciding their schedules at Whitman.
Additional information can be found in the online version of the Whitman College Course Catalog.
The Career Center has a number of books available in its library that provide information about medical schools and careers in medicine. Also, students can contact alumni, parents of Whitman students, and friends of the college who can offer information regarding the practice of medicine through the Career Consultant Network at the Career Center. Application materials for the MCAT and the AMCAS-E are available in the Career Center or from Professor Jim Russo.
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Pre-Law Information
As with most quality liberal arts colleges, Whitman has no Pre-Law major. Lawyers need to possess excellent writing, reading, critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as a basic understanding of the human experience. Common undergraduate majors for future Whitman lawyers include economics, English, history, philosophy, and sociology, but law schools look with equal favor on students who have excelled in other rigorous liberal arts majors.
The Pre-Law Advisory Committee at Whitman can offer direction and advice to students about their plans for law school. Professor Patrick Frierson is the chair of this committee. Whitman also offers a combined program with Columbia University that allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree and law degree after six years instead of the usual seven.
Additional information can be found in the online version of the Whitman College Course Catalog.
The Career Center has a number of books available in its library that provide information about law schools and careers in law. Also, students can contact alumni, parents of Whitman students, and friends of the college who can offer information regarding the practice of law through the Career Consultant Network at the Career Center. Also available in the Career Center is the LSAT/LSDAS Registration and Information Book which contains all the information needed to register for and take the LSAT.
Whitman College will host our annual Law School Panel on Thursday, October 16, 2008 in Reid Campus Center G2 from 11:00-12:00 Noon. Law school representatives will be here to discuss the application process, finanical aid, and the LSAT.
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The best opportunities for advancement in modern business come to those who have acquired a knowledge of the underlying principles of economics, finance, and communication with society. A background in the sciences to prepare for the changing world may be beneficial. An understanding of the relation of business to government and the position of business in society also is essential. Technical training in the field of business administration is best achieved in graduate school or through on the job training.
The Career Center will host our annual Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 16, 2008 in Reid Campus Center from 12 Noon to 3:00pm.
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