STEM Catalyst x McNair

Question 1

What does Ph.D. stand for?

Accepted Answer

Doctor of Philosophy

Question 2

Which of the following can help you get into graduate school?

Accepted Answer

Strong letters of recommendation

Question 3

What is one good way to learn more about graduate programs while in college?

Accepted Answer

Talk to faculty and/or graduate students

Question 4

You must take the GRE for all graduate programs

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Which of these can help you prepare for graduate school while still in undergrad?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 6

What is one benefit of joining a program like McNair TRIO?

Accepted Answer

Support and resources for graduate school prep

Question 7

Graduate School is only for people who want to be professors

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

You can attend graduate school right after graduating college

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What is the GRE exam?

Accepted Answer

A standardized test widely used for admissions to graduate programs

Question 10

Some graduate programs will pay you to attend

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What's the best time to start building relationships with professors for future letters of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

As early as freshmen year

Question 12

You need a 4.0 GPA to get into Graduate School

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Who can apply to graduate school?

Accepted Answer

Anyone with a bachelor's degree (or close to finishing one)

Question 14

Which of these fields often require a graduate degree?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 15

What is one benefit of doing research as an undergraduate student?

Accepted Answer

It prepares you for graduate-level work and boosts your application

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a graduate degree?

Accepted Answer

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), AA (Associate of Arts)

Question 17

What is a common way to pay for graduate school?

Accepted Answer

Fellowships and Assistantships

Questions 17