Graduate School Consultations

You have many options when it comes to graduate or professional school. Don't know where to start looking? We can help you determine which advanced degree best fits your needs and guide you through the application process. Our Academic Coaches can assist you with:

  • Choosing the right program
  • Graduate application process
  • Funding a graduate education
  • Studying for admissions exams
  • Writing a personal statement
  • Undergraduate preparation for graduate admissions

Schedule an appointment

Preparation Materials

TRIO Student Support Services has a collection of graduate school preparation books and resources that are available for check-out. To check out a book, please contact our front desk sssp.front.desk@wsu.edu to coordinate a pickup or delivery of a book. If you would like to have access to a book that is not listed below, please contact us and we will do our best to coordinate with you!

Helpful Terms

We know the road to graduate and professional school is often linked with many different acronyms and terms. Check out a collection of terms that Scholars may find helpful in navigating the application and admissions process. 

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Testing Vouchers

We are fortunate enough to have received 15 vouchers available for our TRIO Scholars who are interested or pursuing graduate school. These vouchers will either cover 50% or 100% of the entry level grad school exams. Please see below for information on our vouchers. If you are interested in one or more of our graduate school testing vouchers please contact our sssp.front.desk@wsu.edu to assist you. 

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