Six students sharing postgraduate plans
Strive Grad Prep Academy
The Strive Grad Prep Academy (Strive GPA) is a postgraduate education support program designed to widen the pathways to graduate and professional school, including MA, Ph.D., J.D., M.D., for students across campus, especially students who are first-generation college students and/or Pell-eligible. Strive GPA offers participants a wealth of resources and services, including no-cost test prep courses provided in partnership with Kaplan.
Resources and Services
- “Grad School Literacy” seminars and workshops each semester on a range of topics, from CV’s and statements of purpose, to building mentorships and grad school wellness.
- Networking events, and connection to faculty, staff, and current graduate students for guidance and advice.
- 1-on-1 counseling and help with postgraduate planning
- Live, virtual MCAT, LSAT, GRE test prep courses taught by Kaplan instructors
- Application material review
- Mock interviews
- Test fee waivers (depending on availability)
To make an appointment, please email Strive's Executive Director, Dr. Eric Dieter at ericdieter@austin.utexas.edu