Vanguard University of Southern California

Graduate Schools, Admissions Tests and Scholarships

The decision to continue your education or to obtain specialized training should mean that you want to be more focused in your chosen career field. It is a decision that will determine what you will do professionally, and how you will choose to live your life. Before deciding, step back and assess and explore. By doing so, you can make a better decision related to your life’s plan. The Career Center can help you through this process.

Assess

  • your academic  and professional strengths
  • your academic and professional challenges
  • your personal values and beliefs
  • your abilities and talents

Explore

  • which degree is best for your career goals
  • which program is best for your time line
  • the location of the school
  • your financial need

Decide

  • which program offers most of what you want
  • what are the costs and where will you get the necessary financing
  • when should you apply
  • when should you take the requisite examinations

Plan

  • to prepare and take the requisite admissions examinations
  • to apply for financial aid early
  • to gather letters of recommendation
  • to send in applications as soon as possible

 Graduate School Information

Site

Address

American Universities

www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html

Association of American Medical Colleges

www.aamc.org

College and University Rankings

 http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/national-universities-rankings 

College Source Online

Grad Source.com

www.collegesource.org

www.gradsource.com 

Graduate Management Admission Council

www.gmac.com

GraduateSchools.com

www.graduateschools.com

Law School Admission Council

www.lsac.org

Peterson’s  Graduate School Directory

www.petersons.com

The Princeton Review

www.princetonreview.com 

Free Events

US News & World Report

www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm

 Teacher Education &  Grad Schools http://www.educationdegree.com/ 


Admissions Testing Information

Site

Address

California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

www.cbest.nesinc.com

Certified Public Accountants Exam www.cpa-exam.org 

Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)

www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/index.asp

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

www.gre.org

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

www.gmac.org

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

www.lsat.org

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm

Optometry School (OAT) www.opted.org

Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)

www.pharmacyexam.com

 

Graduate Scholarships

 

Site

Address

AmeriCorps

The Fund for Theological Education

www.americorps.org

www.thefund.org

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

Princeton Review

www.review.com/Scholarmenu.cfm

last changed 3/20/2009