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The Best and Worst List: Tips on Using Social Media at UMBC

What have YOU tweeted today?

We all know that it’s probably not a good idea to set that picture of yourself “partying” as your Facebook profile picture, but is that all you really have to look out for? The truth is, using...

February 1, 2013 · 11:35 AM

A Dozen Great Things to Do During Winter Break 2013

Resolve to make this winter break both fun and productive!

1. Visit a graduate or professional school. Whether you are just starting to think about grad school or if you are actually working on applications, in-person visits are always informative....

December 19, 2012 · 1:14 PM

Ensuring the best you is on display for all to see!

Candidate or Ideal Candidate – Which Are You?

As a senior you might think that your resume and graduate school application are already in their final stages. You’ve worked hard to be selected for that competitive internship you completed this...

December 13, 2012 · 4:28 PM

Alphabet Soup is Good for You

Get Ready to Take the DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, PCAT!

Most graduate and professional schools require applicants to take a standardized test to demonstrate their readiness to enter the program. Almost all the tests have acronyms that end in “AT,”...

December 5, 2012 · 2:53 PM

Facing your Fears: Requesting Letters of Recommendation

Ask early, be prepared, and use professional demeanor!

The Fear Factor Nothing strikes terror in a typical student’s heart more than the prospect of approaching a professor for a letter of recommendation—for an internship, scholarship, or graduate...

November 16, 2012 · 11:03 AM

Check Out Graduate and Professional Schools in Person

Look under the hood, in the trunk, and kick those tires!

Actually, we are not sure why kicking tires provides useful information about a vehicle, but we do know why taking a close look and a test drive are well-advised. The same principle applies to...

November 5, 2012 · 1:58 PM

You Must Apply to Graduate

Tell UMBC When You are Almost Finished

NEWS FLASH—The deadline for applying to graduate in December 2012 using the on line application system has been extended through Sunday, September 23! After September 23, you will need to come...

September 20, 2012 · 6:21 PM

Top Ten Reasons to be a Proud and Active UMBC Alumnus

To be or not to be, that is the question...

10. UMBC needs you. Universities with active alumni have a lot more talent and resources to draw on. Alumni help the university to stay strong and continue to develop even when state funding...

May 17, 2012 · 8:21 AM

How to Spend Some of Your Winter Vacation

It’s never too early to plan the rest of your life!

Once you have reconnected with your family and friends, eaten far too much, and relaxed in front of a roaring fire until you can’t stand it any longer, think about doing some of these useful...

December 15, 2011 · 10:33 AM

How to Add Luster to Your Resume and Grad School Apps

Polishing diamonds now will pay dividends after graduation!

As a senior you might think that your resume and graduate school application are already in the “gemstone” family. You’ve worked hard to be selected for that competitive internship you...

December 1, 2011 · 8:30 AM

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