Graduate Schools

ContentResearching Graduate Programs
Testing for Admissions
Recommendation letters/Credential files (Interfolio)

Researching Graduate Programs

The Career Center library has many print resources, including books for students of health, law, engineering & technology, graduate psychology, business and others. Professors, academic or departmental advisors, staff, other students, and alumni are also good sources of information. You can also access graduate school information right on line.

In reviewing the programs of each school, look for:

  • Emphasis and content of each program.
  • Special options that may be offered.
  • Tests required for entrance (e.g. GRE, LSAT, GMAT, MCAT).
  • Educational/experiential background of faculty members in your anticipated department.
  • Application procedures and CLOSING DATES.

Links to graduate schools and continuing education websites:

Links to Stony Brook graduate programs:

Testing for Admissions

Make arrangements to take the appropriate graduate or professional school admissions tests. Application materials for most of these tests are available at Career Center. For those interested, there are organizations that offer classes to help you prepare for graduate school entrance exams. Here are a few examples:

Recommendation letters/Credential files

Whom to ask for a letter of recommendation?

  • Ask people who know your work and can adequately comment on your abilities to perform well in a graduate program
  • You should certainly ask one or two faculty members, however, a supervisor or past employer may also be appropriate
  • Personal references from family members do not carry much weight with admissions committees

When asking for a letter of recommendation....

  • Meet with the person and talk about your career goals
  • Tell about what you to hope to achieve through graduate school
  • Provide a copy of your resume, and any other pertinent information
  • Give your references at least one month to compose a good letter

Click here for help in asking for a letter of reference.

Law and Medical Schools require something different

Law schools require all applicants to establish their credentials file with their on-line service. Click here for more information. For information about Medical Schools, please visit the Health Professions Advisor (631-632-7080) in the Academic Advising Center.

Interfolio

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Create an online professional portfolio, showcase your work on the web, and manage important documents.

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Contact Interfolio:

www.interfolio.com
Phone: 877-77-FOLIO or (877-773-6546) help@interfolio.com

Stony Brook University works with Interfolio.com to simplify the application process and help you showcase and share your work online. With their integrated suite of tools, you can build and enhance your career by knowing that your documents are secure and can easily be shared or delivered for a small fee.

Benefits of using Interfolio

  • 24/7 access to all your important documents and Customer Experience Professionals, making your application process effortless
  • University Branding—so your letter of recommendation will have Stony Brook University’s name or logo
  • Storage for your letters of recommendation, writing samples, research, dissertation abstract, teacher evaluations, transcripts, and more
  • Single-Package delivery makes sending documents easy and professional
  • Customized Delivery allows you to specify a unique set of documents for each delivery and puts you in control of the order that your documents will be read
  • Self-managed files allows you to send reference letters while they remain confidential
  • Fast delivery—all in less than one business day. Express and electronic delivery also available
  • Existing Dossier Files: If you currently have a dossier file at the University office, first please contact Interfolio and set up an account. The office will need your username and a copy of the Credential File Transfer Form in order to transfer your current file contents.