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 Meet with a Library schools
Consultant

SUMMER I SUMMER II Graduation from BSU
 Conduct Research  Conduct second summer of
 Attend Writing Class research Enrollment into Graduate
 Graduate School Visits  Take GRE Prep Course School in the Fall
 Present research at BSU  More Graduate School Visits
Spring Research Symposium  Present research at BSU Spring
and SURI Symposium Research Symposium and
SURI Symposium

Figure 10: Flow Chart for Juniors Entering BDEinSTEM
Junior Year Senior Year
FALL SEMESTER FALL SEMESTER
 Recruiting Sessions  Take GRE
 Apply to McNair  Graduate Application Workshops
 Screen and Interview  Personal Statement, Letters of
 Admission to McNair Recommendation
 Needs Assessment  Apply to Graduate School by 12/1
 Graduate School Action Plan  Present research at conferences,
BDEinSTEM colloquia
SPRING SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
 Enroll in Research Methods course  Deliberate graduate school offers
 Identify Faculty Mentor  Consult with mentors
 Develop Research Proposal  Finalize graduate school plans, travel to visit
 Meet with a Library Consultant schools
SUMMER Graduation from BSU
 Conduct Research
 Attend Writing Class Enrollment into Graduate School in the Fall
 Graduate School Visits
 Present research at BSU Spring Research
Symposium and SURI Symposium

3. How else does the program help students toward their goal of getting into graduate school?
Professional development opportunities including:
Answer:

Project Instruction in Research Methods Seminar, Writing and Presentation Skills, GRE
Instruction; Plan to Provide Individual and Group Services Designed to Enhance Successful Entry

into Post-Baccalaureate Education: Tutoring, GET Ready Advising: Graduate Entrance Transcript

Readiness, Graduate School Visits to PhD Granting Institutions, Summer GRE Courses, Senior
Retreat, Individualized Admission and Financial Aid Application Assistance, Networking with

Mentors, Scholars and Role Models.