Six students sharing postgraduate plans

Strive Grad Prep Academy

The Strive Grad Prep Academy (Strive GPA) is a postgraduate education support program designed to widen the pathways to graduate and professional school, including MA, Ph.D., J.D., M.D., for students across campus, especially students who are first-generation college students and/or Pell-eligible. Strive GPA offers participants a wealth of resources and services, including no-cost test prep courses provided in partnership with Kaplan.

Resources and Services

  • “Grad School Literacy” seminars and workshops each semester on a range of topics, from CV’s and statements of purpose, to building mentorships and grad school wellness.
  • Networking events, and connection to faculty, staff, and current graduate students for guidance and advice.
  • 1-on-1 counseling and help with postgraduate planning
  • Live, virtual MCAT, LSAT, GRE test prep courses taught by Kaplan instructors
  • Application material review
  • Mock interviews
  • Test fee waivers (depending on availability)

We are located in the Student Services Building, SSB 3.200. Students are welcome to use the space to meet and study. Students are welcome to use public computers for virtual classes and limited printing.

Fall 2024 Opportunities

This semester, we're offering several chances for you to get help with your postgraduate plans. 
No registration required. Everyone serious about graduate and professional schools is welcome.
Strive Grad Prep Academy Fall 2024 Events
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Check out our law school and medical school overviews hosted with our partners at Texas Law and the Health Professions Office. For other prelaw opportunities from Texas Law, go here.

Then, mark your calender for the second annual Application Support Day on Tuesday, 12 November from 4-7 PM. Staff from Strive GPA and the Univeristy Writing Center will be available to answer any and all questions you have about graduate and professional school applications. 

Bring your statements of purpose, personal statements, resumes, and CV's for on-the-spot feedback. 

This come-and-go event is open to anyone working on postgraduate applications. No matter where you are in the application process, come get help!

Strive Grad Prep Academy Fall 2024 GRE and LSAT Overviews
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Learn the in's and out's of the GRE and LSAT, hosted with the Sanger Learning Center.

Then, make sure to join us as the McNair Scholars and Mellon Mays Fellows present their rapid research talks on Thursday, 10 October from 5:30-7:30 PM. 

These three-minute talks will showcase the robust range of inventive and insightful undergraduate research taking place across campus. If you like what you see, consider applying for McNair Scholars and MMUF!