# Grad School Toolkit

**Source**: https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/career-toolkit/apply-for-grad-school/grad-school-toolkit/
**Parent**: https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/

Graduate study can unlock new paths and open many exciting career opportunities!

Check out the Career Advancement [applying to graduate school video](https://uchicago.box.com/s/6flg3tv5op6whc8xb54ckt8xqj8b0p4c) for an overview of the process.\
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Get started using the toolkit below.

#### [Is Grad School Right for Me?](/career-toolkit/apply-for-grad-school/grad-school-toolkit/preparing-for-grad-school/)

#### [Build Your Grad School Application](/career-toolkit/apply-for-grad-school/grad-school-toolkit/build-your-grad-school-application/)

#### [Grad School Timelines](/career-toolkit/apply-for-grad-school/graduate-school-timelines/)

## Personalized Support

To get started,  with a Career Advancement adviser. To discuss STEM fields, please make an appointment with one of the following STEM preprofessional programs:

- [Careers in Behavioral Science](/careers-in/behavioral-sciences/)
- [Careers in Biological Sciences](/careers-in/biological-sciences/)
- [Careers in Computer Science](/careers-in/computer-science/)
- [Careers in Engineering](/careers-in/engineering/)
- [Careers in Physical Sciences](/careers-in/physical-sciences/)

## Getting Specific Advice in Your Field

- Liberal arts and sciences: reach out to faculty in your area of interest
- Professional school: make an appointment with:

  -  (MBA Programs)
  - [Careers in Healthcare](/careers-in/healthcare/) (Medical School)
  -  (Law School)