Resources
The McNair Scholars Program Newsletter is published by the College of Charleston McNair Scholars Program Office, to share information about the past and current events, workshops, student interviews, and other topics related to our Program. It is directed towards students thinking about pursuing a degree in graduate studies, faculty and staff, student advisors, and the general public who want to learn more about the opportunities provided by the McNair Scholars Program. Enjoy!
FELLOWSHIPS FOR MCNAIR SCHOLARS (pdf document)
FINANCIAL AID
"Funding Education Beyond High School" (pdf) The Guide to Federal Student Aid 2010-11, U.S. Department of Education
Financial Support in Graduate School Opportunites Bridge to the Doctorate, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation
GRADUATE SCHOOL RESOURCES
GRE PREPARATION MATERIALS
Syvum: GRE Test Prep Practice Exercises
The Priceton Review: GRE Test Preparation
800SCORE.com: Most Popular Affordable GRE Pre Course Since 1999
StudentMarket.com GRE Prep Course Software
ETS: Register for the GRE Revised General Test
SCHOLARSTUFF.COM GRE Not Required Graduate Schools / Test Prep / Admission Tip Articles
Verbal Vanquish by englishplus.com: Vanquish your anguish on the Verbal Portion: GRE
eHow: How to Prepare for the GRE
GRE Vocabulary Prep by Sheppard Software
Free, Online, Practice Test Site by 4Tests
MD-PhD PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
RESEARCH
"Web-Based Research Tools: How to Access and Achieve Results" (pdf) Prepared by the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Middle Tennessee University
Provides information on:
- Research Design
- Literature Review
- Formats
- Creating a PowerPoint presentation
- Making a poster
- The Research Proposal
Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
"Winning a Scholarship" (pdf) Prepared by the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Middle Tennessee University
Provides information on:
- Online Search Tools
- Major Scholarships
- Tips & strategies for winning scholarships
- Scholarship scams
- Writing a plan of action
- Letters of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae
"Nationally Competitive Scholarships and Fellowships For Undergraduates" (pdf) Prepared by Trisha Folds-Bennett, PhD, Associate Dean, Honors College, College of Charleston
"Nationally Competitive Undergraduate Internships and Research Fellowships" (pdf) Prepared by Trisha Folds-Bennett, PhD, Associate Dean, Honors College, College of Charleston
The National Data Base Scholarships http://www.free-4u.com/.
NASA: Supported Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships
4 STRATEGIES TO SAVE MONEY IN GRADUATE SCHOOL
STUDY SKILLS
Online Study Skills Workshops: Cook Counseling Center, Virginia Tech
- Time Management Strategies for Improving Academic Performance
- Strategies for Improving Test Performance
- Increasing Textbook Reading Comprehension by Using SQ3R
- Strategies for Improving Concentration and Memory
- Note Taking - The Cornell System
- Editing Lecture Notes
- Strategies to Use with Difficult Questions
- Writing Papers
Online Test Taking Tips and Strategies: Mindflash
- Elementary School Test Prep and Testing Samples
- Middle School Preparation Tips and Testing Strategies
- High School Testing Tips
- GED Test Prep
- ACT/SAT Test Prep and Testing Strategies
- College Testing Tips
- Test Taking Tips and Strategies for Adults
- GRE Test Techniques
TEXTBOOKS
Buy Back Textbooks: http://www.chegg.com/
Rent Textbooks: http://www.campusbookrentals.com/
Affortable Textbooks: http://www.textbookmedia.com/freeloadpress
WRITING & PRESENTING YOUR THESIS OR DISSERTATION by S. Joseph Levine, PhD, Michigan State University
