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Nutrition Grad School Application Essentials

Nutrition Grad School Application Essentials. PDAP : Career Development Workshops. Agenda. Introduction 2. Resume 3. Personal Statements References “Kisses of Death” Summary. Disclaimer. Graduate school requirements and applications will vary depending on the program and school.

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Nutrition Grad School Application Essentials

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  1. Nutrition Grad School Application Essentials

  2. PDAP: Career Development Workshops

  3. Agenda • Introduction • 2. Resume • 3. Personal Statements • References • “Kisses of Death” • Summary

  4. Disclaimer Graduate school requirements and applications will vary depending on the program and school

  5. Introduction Education Pathways: • http://www.ryerson.ca/nutritionandfood Graduate school admissions requirements: • Undergraduate degree • Academic achievement • Minimum “B” GPA or higher • Often emphasis on 3rd or 4th year • Relevant experience • Grad school application

  6. Introduction Grad school application components: • Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume • Post-secondary transcripts • Personal statement / Letter of intent • References Curriculum vitae Personal statement References

  7. CV vs. Resume No page limit 1 or 2 pages Emphasis on academic experience (e.g. research, teaching, publications) Skills, experience, education For academic or research positions, grad school, fellowships, grants

  8. Duty vs Accomplishment Statements Which statement has more impact? • Counselled diabetic youth on different topics • OR • Increased diabetes management and awareness by providing nutrition counselling to 20+ youth on treatment strategies, such as diet and exercise

  9. Personal Statements What is a personal statement?

  10. Personal Statements Topics usually addressed: • Why you? • What makes you unique? • Highlight relevant experience, skills, qualifications, achievements • Research interests? (If applicable) • Academic background – how have you prepared? • Why that program? • Why that school? • Career goals (short and long term) • Address discrepancies (e.g. grades, program change) • How would you be an asset to the program?

  11. Personal Statements Additional tips: • Research schools and programs- Education Pathways • Look up research interests of potential supervisors • Ensure good fit with your own interests • Contact / speak to potential supervisors in advance (esp. for thesis based programs)

  12. Personal Statements Additional tips (Cont’d): • Interesting intro paragraph with a “hook” • Details, details, details – use specific examples / stories • Write clearly – avoid run on sentences and jargon • Proofread! No spelling or grammar errors • Avoid clichés • Avoid controversial subjects (e.g. religion or politics) • Get feedback from career centre, professors, individuals in field

  13. References • 2-3 references usually required • Notify references as early as possible • Letters from professors or professionals who can attest to your academic ability and fit for a program • Get reference letters from individuals who can give you a STRONG reference • Provide gentle reminders about application date • Send thank you once letter sent

  14. “Kisses of Death” Major grad school application turn offs: • Damaging personal statements • Discussing personal mental health • Excessive altruism • Too much self-disclosure / unprofessional • Harmful letters of recommendation • Unsuitable applicant characteristics • Inappropriate references • Lack of program focus / fit • Poor writing and grammar • Tacky attempts to impress Source: Appleby, D. & K., Kisses of Death in the Grad. School App. Process

  15. Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program (OGS) Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program (OGS) OGS awards are merit-based scholarships available to students in all disciplines of academic study valued at $15,000 per year. It is funded by the Province of Ontario and by Ontario universities. Duration of the Award Each OGS is tenable for a maximum of one year (three terms) and a minimum of two consecutive terms. Eligible students can reapply. Standard Eligibility Criteria - Plan to be enrolled full-time in a graduate program
 - Canadian citizen, permanent resident or an international student (visa) - Grade point average A- and above or equivalent, in the last 20 one-term/semester courses completed Application Procedure & Deadline Adjudicated by Universities, please check program website

  16. Summary Submit a strong grad school application by preparing well in advance, conducting research, and getting feedback from trusted sources.

  17. Resources Career Resource Centre – POD60A

  18. Connect With Us! Contact Information: Location: POD 60 Phone: (416) 979 – 5177 Email: career@ryerson.ca Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Fri. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm www.facebook.com/RyersonCareer www.twitter.com/RyersonCareer www.youtube.com/RyersonCareer Ryerson University Career Development & Employment Centre instagram.com/ryersoncareer www.ryerson.ca/career

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