Strive Grad Prep Academy

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