Will your career path require graduate or professional school?

Career and Professional Development provides advising and resources for Virginia Tech students considering graduate or professional school as a step in your journey toward your career goals. Starting with your first year in college, as you explore career options, you may know or discover career paths that require graduate or professional school in your future.

Should You Go to Grad School?

Ask yourself important questions to decide whether and when to go.

Pre-Professional Advising

Pre-professional advising for health professions, law, education.

Find Schools & Test Prep

Sources to find schools, programs, and admission exam prep.

Find additional resources below in the Career Resource section.


How to Write a Killer Letter of Intent for Graduate School

An inside look at what admissions committees actually want and how to deliver it.

Most letters of intent fall flat for one reason: they explain what you’ve done, but not what you’re ready to do next.

A great letter doesn’t …

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How to Decide Where to Apply for Graduate School

So, you’ve decided to apply to graduate school. A difficult decision most applicants face is trimming down the list of potential schools to the ones that are most right for you; those that align with your academic interests and career …

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Career Resources

Choosing to continue your education beyond the bachelor’s degree is a big investment of time and financial commitment for you. To …

When deciding what to wear for an interview, career fair, networking event, graduate school interview, or other professional events, it …

Planning for graduate school? Use this timeline when considering graduate programs.

Contact & Location

Phone
540-231-6241
Address

Smith Career Center
870 Washington St. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Summer AM Hours Summer PM Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm