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Advising for Fisheries and Choosing a Graduate Program
UWSP Student Subunit of the AFS
September 18, 2013
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Advising… What do I take? Pretty well laid out for Fisheries majors
Coursework will allow you to become a certified fisheries biologist with AFS
Try to take these courses in the order listed (or close to it) Prerequisites Order is done for a reason!
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GPA ≥ 2.5
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What is your end goal? This will help us determine courses, etc… May steer you towards or away from certain
electives depending on the answer.
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The AFS Guide to Fisheries Employment
Editors David A. Hewitt William E. Pine, III Alexander V. Zale
Ch. 3 – Pursuing Graduate Studies in Fisheries
Alexander V. Zale
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Is Grad School Necessary?
Simple Truth – an advanced degree is essentially required for full-time, permanent, entry level jobs
Acquiring a grad school position can be thought of as getting your first real job
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Before You Apply
When to go? Working for a while – may get used to making money
and never go back School right away – may perform poorly
Qualifications? – GPA, GRE, experience, involvement Degree in fisheries or related field GPA - ≥ 3.0 (3.5 is better) GRE - ≥ 300 (310 is better)
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Where to go and what to do? Program title
“Fisheries” or other (biology, natural resources, etc.)
Degree? M.S. – better for management jobs Ph.D. – better for research, teaching
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Graduate vs. Undergraduate
Undergraduate Focused on coursework
Graduate School Focused on your research
Especially R.A. positions
Year-round similar to a job; summers, breaks, nights
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Finding a Position
Internet, universities, peers
What are your interests? Choose a position that matches
Projects and Assistantships Funding?
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How do faculty select their students?
Sometimes a faculty will approach you! Be known Work in the field Go to meetings; talk with professionals Be involved with organizations (like this one!)
If not, Assistantship announcements Similar to applying for a job
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Evaluating a Position Be selective (if possible)
Funding? Respected professor? Location? – be flexible and willing to
move Project interest?
Do not choose a project just because it’s the only one around if it doesn’t fit your interest
See Schultz and VanDeHey 2012 (and references within).
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Contacting the Faculty Member
Use email or regular mail to send an application packet Include a concise, detailed letter describing
your interests, career goals, and why you are best for the job
Research the faculty – reference in your letter Proofread your letter! Also include your CV, transcripts, GREs, and
professional references
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Telephoning the Faculty Member Wait a week or two
Use email to schedule a time Address professor as “Dr.” until told otherwise
Be informed of the project – ask specific questions Do some research on the topic Show you have genuine interest Do not assume the professor read all of your
information – stress your strong points
Use your references to help you
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Visiting Prospective Advisor
Arrange a visit Make sure you can get along with the advisor
Especially important for Ph.D.
Check out the school and its resources Boats, vehicles, lab space, etc…
Talk with advisor’s current grad students! Dress nicely
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Your Decision
If you get an offer Give it careful consideration Tell your advisor within a couple days
Complete paperwork, schedule a start date, make moving arrangements
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Finally…
Enjoy your grad school experience
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Assistantship Resources www.fisheries.org
http://wfsc.tamu.edu/jobboard/index.htm
http://www.iaglr.org/jobs/
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/Pages/careerLinks.aspx
http://www.sdstate.edu/nrm/academics/careers/index.cfm