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Grad fair introduces students to potential grad school options
By Sashana Campbell
On October 24, 2012
Buffalo State's Career Development Center hosted its annual graduate school fair in the E. H. Butler
Library last Thursday during Bengal Pause.
The fair, which was held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., brought together representatives from different
colleges and universities from around the country, allowing students to explore various options. The
fair was held in the library for the first time due to the social hall in the Campbell Student Union being
offline this year.
"The graduate fair has been happening at Buffalo State for over 20 years," said Stephanie Zuckerman-
Aviles, director of the Career Development Center. "We want our students to be educated about
advanced degrees, and the options it will allow them to have in the job market."
During the fair, students were able to register for a chance to win a free prep course from Kaplan and
the Princeton Review.
"Test preps are very expensive, and we are excited to give students an opportunity to get one free," said
Jessie Lombardo, assistant director of the Career Development Center.
The Princeton Review and Kaplan also had a table where students could go to ask questions about the
different exams and test preps they offer including the LSAT, MCAT and GRE.
"For many students, getting a job after graduation may be the first thing on their mind; however,
graduate school can also help students be more marketable and desirable in the workforce."
Zuckerman-Aviles said.
According to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, students with a masters, doctorate or
professional degree face unemployment rates 1.5 to 2.5 percent lower than those with only a bachelor's
degree.
"I hope students came to the fair to both learn more about the process and explore their options so they
are well prepared if graduate education is in their future," Lombardo said.
Hundreds of students made their way through the fair and visited several colleges with booths, including
Buffalo State, Hofstra University, Daemen College, Syracuse University, Suny Cortland, St. John's
University and others.
One of the schools present at the fair was Indiana Tech Law School, a newly created law school located
in Fort Wayne, Ind. which will commence its first class in the fall of 2013.
"Indiana Tech Law School is a different kind of law school, one that will provide you a different kind of
education, which is innovative and exciting," said Peter C. Alexander, dean and professor of law. "From
the very first semester, you will experience a transformative legal education."
There were also counselors with the Career Development Center offering advisement about pre-med
and pre-law preparation programs.
"LSAC.org is a good resource to use to look up law schools and find programs that fit your particular
needs," said Kelly Boos, assistant to the dean of natural and social sciences.
Lakiesha Pryce, a senior sociology major, came to the fair to explore her options for graduate school.
"Meeting someone face to face is one of the best ways you will get to access information and have all
your questions answered," she said. "I met with a representative from Cansiuis College, and found a
dual program in counseling and sociology that they offer within their master's program."
Students who were unable to make it to the fair can find more information on graduate schools and
other programs the Career Development Center offers by visiting their website or stopping by their
office located in Cleveland hall room 306.
Sashana Campbell can be reached by email at campbell.record@live.com.
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