Graduate Gateway Initiative: USF Exclusive GRE Prep!
Use for: Preparing for Graduate School
Are you planning to attend graduate school? Prepare for success with our exclusive initiative designed to help you master the GRE and take the next step in your academic journey.
USF Offer: Attend 5 or more workshops in the Graduate Gateway Initiative and receive the GRE Preparation Course for just $195 (Regular price: $869)
Limited Availability– This incredible discount is available for the first 100 students who participate in our targeted career development workshops, tailored specifically for future grad students.
What is the benefit of the GRE test prep course?
- Master proven test-taking strategies, like how to attack different types of problems, utilize the process of elimination, manage your time and avoid common distractions.
- Ace the analytical writing, verbal and quantitative reasoning concepts tested on the GRE and prepare for typical question types.
- Sharpen your skills with sample tests that measure your progress.
- Maintain focus, discipline and accountability with a cohort of your peers.
- Gain confidence with tips to help reduce test anxiety and keep your head in the game.
Why should I participate in the Graduate Gateway Initiative?
- Improve your application materials to help strengthen your applications.
- Acquire essential tools to succeed in graduate school.
- Build your confidence and feel more prepared.
How to Qualify
1. Attend our series of career development workshops focused on preparing you for graduate school.
2. Participants must complete at least 5 different workshops from the outlined series.
3. Register for the events through the Handshake link provided.
4. Once you’ve completed 5 different workshops, you will be contacted to secure your spot in the discounted GRE review course.
Workshop Sessions
| Date/Time | Session | Modality |
| Tues, Jan 21, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fri, Feb 7, 3:00 – 4:00 PM Mon, Mar 24, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Thurs, Apr 17, 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Resume & Cover Letter Foundations | Virtual Virtual In-person & Virtual In-person & Virtual |
| Thu, Jan 23, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Tue, Apr 1, 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Grad School 101: Exploring Your Path to Advanced Education | Virtual In-person & Virtual |
| Tue, Jan 28, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wed, Apr 2, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Completing an Effective Graduate School Application | In-person & Virtual Virtual |
| Wed, Jan 29, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Thu, Apr 3, 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Personal Statement for Graduate School | Virtual In-person & Virtual |
| Wed, Feb 5, 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Ask Anything Grad School | Virtual |
| Mon, Feb 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Tue, Apr 15, 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Networking Essentials: Mastering Career Connections | Virtual Virtual |
| Thu, Feb 13, 3:00 – 4:00 PM Wed, Apr 16, 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Creating Your Professional Online Brand (LinkedIn/Handshake) | Virtual In-person & Virtual |
| Tue, Mar 4, 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Paying for Graduate School | Virtual |
| Tue, Mar 11, 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Graduate Student Forum: Voices from the Academe | Virtual |
Strengthen applications + Be better prepared for success + Improve your test scores at a large discount = Win-Win!
Don’t miss out! This is your chance to enhance your graduate school application and GRE scores without stretching your budget.
For any questions, please contact:
Alexandra Kulawsky, at akulawsky@usf.edu.
Sponsored by:
Center for Career & Professional Development
Office of University and Community Partnerships
Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education
Office of Graduate Studies