Graduate School Preparation
The center offers a variety of resources to help students prepare for graduate school admission:
- Help with writing the Letter of Intent/Personal Statement.
- Advice on conducting graduate program research.
- Workshops on graduate school topics.
- Individual assistance to help prepare for standardized admission examinations.
Graduate School/Professional Test Preparation
The Center for Academic Success has study guides and practice books for professional/graduate exams. Exams with asterisks by them are available in computer form for practice in the Center’s computer lab.
- DAT Dental Admission Test
- GRE* Graduate Record Examination
- GMAT* Graduate Management Admission Test
- LSAT Law School Admissions Test
- MCAT Medical College Admissions Test
- NMTA New Mexico Teachers Assessment
Graduate School Helpful Links
The Center for Academic Success recommends that you explore the following helpful links to assist you on your road to graduate school.
Researching Graduate Programs
- Peterson's Guide to Graduate Programs
- University Listings by State
- GradSchools.com
- GraduateGuide.Com
Writing a Personal Statement
- EssayEdge.Com - Graduate School Statements 101
- Berkeley's Career Center
- The Writing Center
- Accepted.com - Personal Statements
- Psi Chi - The "Personal" Side of Graduate School Personal Statements
Finding Funding
- NMSU Division of Student Success: Center for Academic Success
- (575) 646-3136 | Fax: (575) 646-8082
- Hardman Hall 210
- MSC 5278, PO Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003
- Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM—5:00 PM