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Alternatives to Medical School · Career Exploration Graduate & Professional School

A list of career paths to consider as an alternative to medical school, compiled by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Association of American Medical Colleges · Career Exploration Graduate & Professional School

Publications and resources for medical education and student applicants.

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Career Resource Library · Advice and Information Career Exploration Major Exploration Jobs Internships & Summer Jobs Resume & Interviewing International Volunteer Study Opportunities Graduate & Professional School Persons of Color Persons with Disabilities GLBT Industry Exploration

CDO Favorite

There are over 1000 books and binders within the CDO, categorically separated to help your internship, job, or post-graduate search. Some of the resources are career specific, broken down into particular fields of interest, while others are more general career reference materials. There are domestic and international listings, with tips on interviewing, finding housing, researching prospective companies or colleges, and study guides for standardized graduate school tests. You are encouraged to make full use of the assistance provided by the counselors and CDO peer advisers.

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Compare Test Preparation · Graduate & Professional School

An on-line guide providing comparison charts of test preparation books, courses and on-line courses.

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Educational Testing Service (ETS) · Graduate & Professional School

Official website of ETS, makers of a variety of graduate school admission tests, including the GRE, TOEFL, and more.

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Foundation Grants to Individuals Online · Study Opportunities Graduate & Professional School

Requires: password – send us your Vassar email address and graduation year

Find resources for scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards, and other financial support with the only online resource devotedly exclusively to foundations that fund individuals. E-mail your name and year of graduation to cdo@vassar.edu and we will send you a username and password.

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Grad Profiles · Graduate & Professional School

In-depth graduate and professional school profiles with information with information about programs of study, degree requirements, expenses, financial aid, faculty research and more.

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GradSchools.com · Graduate & Professional School

A comprehensive database of graduate programs searchable by a variety of criteria.

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Graduate Record Examination (GRE) · Graduate & Professional School

The official website for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Information and registration for the General and Subject Tests.

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Law School Admission Council · Career Exploration Graduate & Professional School

The official site for those wishing to attend law school. Information about the LSAT, LSDAS, and much more.

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mba.com · Career Exploration Graduate & Professional School

Explore the possibilities of an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree, register for the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) and more.

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Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) · Graduate & Professional School

The official site of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

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Office for Fellowships and Pre-professional Advising · Career Exploration Internships & Summer Jobs Graduate & Professional School

The Office for Fellowships and Pre-professional Advising at Vassar College has a variety of resources for students who wish to study law, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. Also coordinates the application process for fellowships requiring institutional support and provides information and assistance in the search for funding possibilities for study after Vassar.

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Peterson’s Guide to Graduate and Professional Schools · Graduate & Professional School

CDO Favorite

A comprehensive database of graduate programs searchable by a variety of criteria. Visit the CDO library to view the guides in book form.

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PhD InfoFIND · Graduate & Professional School

A doctoral education information and advisement site.

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Physician Assistant Programs Directory · Career Exploration Graduate & Professional School

This directory lists contact information, admissions deadlines, entrance requirements, credentials awarded, tuition fees, financial aid, clinical affiliations, and other information for each of the accredited PA programs across the country. The directory also contains an on-line search feature that allows users to locate unique aspects of the programs.

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Spotlight on Careers · Career Exploration Graduate & Professional School Persons with Disabilities GLBT

CDO Favorite

Requires: password (off-campus users only) – send us your Vassar email address and graduation year

A collaborative project initiated by the Liberal Arts Career Network (LACN), a consortia of 28 private liberal arts colleges to make available the best information from a wide range of career fields.

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The Student Doctor Network · Career Exploration Graduate & Professional School

The Student Doctor Network is a 100% volunteer-run resource. SDN is operated by a small group of unpaid volunteers that are dedicated to providing students unbiased information. SDN is here to tell you the real story about the health professions and help you reach your goals. Check out the Student Doctor Forums.

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U.S. News and World Report - Graduate School Rankings · Graduate & Professional School

Explore grad schools, careers, top jobs, grad rankings, and best values. Please note, however, that the validity of college rankings is a subject of debate.

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