Establishing Your Academics
Take advantage of advising. Keep in mind freshmen year courses are the foundation of the college GPA.
Building Skills
Analytical reading and writing are key to success in many fields. Stay organized, practice effective note-taking, and seek feedback.
Networking
Start building a personal network of faculty, grad student instructors, staff, friends, family and employers to call upon for support. Get to know your course instructors from the first meeting.
Getting Accepted
Use your network to help identify and seek out the graduate programs that are the best fit for you. Plan plenty of time to prepare for exams, request recommendation letters and meet application deadlines.