How to Get into Graduate School Workshop

Event Date | Thursday, November 14, 2024
Event Time | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Target Audience | Current Texas State Undergraduate Anthropology majors and minors that are interested in the anthropology master’s program at Texas State.

Moderator | Dr. Augustine Agwuele

Registration Closed

Anthropology Graduate Program Workshop

Workshop Topics

  • Application Process and Requirements
  • Writing a Statement of Purpose
  • Obtaining Recommendations Letters from Faculty
  • Finding Funding Opportunities
  • Tips for Applying to TXST Anthropology Programs

Schedule of Events

Event Date: Thursday, November 14, 2023
Event Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Department of Anthropology | 15 minutes
Dr. Heather Smith: Associate Professor and MA Coordinator, Department of Anthropology
Topic

  • Essentials of graduate school applications\admissions

Graduate College | 15 minutes
Mr. Austin Allen: Recruiting Coordinator; The Graduate College
Topics:

  • Overview of the application process and requirements
  • Overview of funding opportunities (also for international students)

Writing Center | 15 minutes 
Dr. Deb Balzhiser: Associate Professor, Department of English and Director, University Writing Center
Topics:

  • Writing Personal Statements/Statement of Purpose
  • Crafting a CV/Resume
  • Asking for recommendation letters

SLAC | 15 minutes
Ms. Stephanie Gonzalez: Instructional Coordinator, Student Development Specialist: Student Learning Center
Topics:

  • Studying for the GRE (resources, tips, etc.)
  • Study Sessions

Questions: