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This has traditionally been a very competitive program. There are very
few like it in the entire country. Nonetheless, it is not impossible to
get in. It's not hard to actually get INTO the program, it's difficult
to keep up with it and stay on top of your work. It is very fast paced,
with a great deal of work involved. It is very much business /
professionally oriented.
To apply, you first fill out and return the application to the graduate
school. On the form you will indicate your preferred program (CICS).
Then they will forward that application to the program of your choice.
If you meet the general requirements for admission then you will likely
be admitted. Grade point averages are considered, and people ARE turned
away based upon prior academic experience quite often. But prior
experience and overall potential are considered as well. GRE scores can
be used, but are not counted on as indicators of potential to succeed in
graduate school. You need to bring the entire package to the program.
Grades, experience, potential, and ability.
If you meet the minimum requires for the graduate school, you then must
meet the requirements of the program itself. You will be asked to hand
in a single-page essay on your goals, experience, and interest in the
program. You MUST keep this concise and clearly written. Do NOT go
over one page. Excess is bad. If you are only applying to the program,
this is where your efforts end. You then wait for notification if you
have been accepted.
This program makes it very clear that rules are rules, and you must play
professionally. From the time you apply, through the time you are
considered as an applicant you are being judged on potential to fit in
with the CICS "big picture".
The program is most selective about it's graduate assistantships. While
some are available, only 10-12 are selected each year. This is HIGHLY
competitive, and only the most qualified and polished candidates will be
accepted. For those that survive the process and can handle the extra
pressure, the result is highly rewarding. All screened candidates for
assistantships are invited to meet with the director so that a final
decision can be made. If you become part of the CICS Leadership team,
you will be not only a mentor, but also expected to always present
yourself and CICS in the most professional manner - both on and off campus.
Aside from assistantships, many research assistantships are available as
well.
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