Funding

Teaching and Research Assistantships   Assistantships are a type of funding for graduate students who exchange teaching or researching for tuition or a modest salary. Check with the academic department in which […]

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation are required for almost all graduate schools and most require two to four recommendations.    Who to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation  Ask a recommender who knows you well and can speak […]

Personal Statements

Most graduate school applications require a personal statement, statement of purpose, or letter of intent. A well written personal statement can be the key to your entry into the graduate […]

Application Timeline

It is important to start gathering information early to be able to complete your applications on time. Most people should start the process a full year and a half before […]

Choosing a Program

Is Grad School the right next step for me?  Graduate programs differ significantly from undergraduate programs. Whereas undergraduate programs allow for a great deal of exploration, graduate programs concentrate on specificity. […]

Apply to Graduate School

The Center of Career Development staff can work with you step-by-step in developing your action plan for applying to graduate school such as exploring programs, preparing for graduate school through […]

Events and Programs

Bridgewater College’s Center for Career Development hosts and facilitates a vast number of recruitment, networking and professional development events for students, alumni, employers and community partners. All BC students are […]

Jobs & Internships

The Center for Career Development staff is passionate about helping you find the perfect job and internship opportunities.  We’ve helped Bridgewater College grads land in some amazing places: United States […]

Changing Majors

Did you know that almost a third of students change their major at least once before they graduate? As students learn about themselves, meet new people and explore their career options, […]

Resumes and CVs

A resume is a written description of your knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in a clear, concise, and well-formatted manner. The purpose of a successful resume is to give an […]