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    • Class of '30
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      Class of '30

      Start your UChicago career adventure! Learn about these special opportunities for incoming first year students. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

        • College Class of 2030

        • Career Exploration Week
        • First Year Career Cohorts
        • Exploring Future Careers
        • Transfer Students

        • Transfer Student Resource Center
        • MAE Students

        • MAE Career Welcome Kit
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      Industries

      Career Advancement offers specialized pre-professional programs to help you find a job in your first-choice industry. Each program offers expert advising, skill training, internships, and networking opportunities.

        • Artificial Intelligence

        • Arts & Humanities

        • Climate & Energy

        • Consulting

        • Corporate

        • Education Professions

        • Entrepreneurship

        • Finance

        • Government, National Security & Policy

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        • Quantum

        • Research

        • Social Service

        • Sports

        • Tech

    • Experiences
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      Experiences

      Build experience, learn new skills, and stand out in the job market. Whether you're interested in a one-day shadowing experience or a multi-month internship, Career Advancement can help you find the right opportunity for you!

        • Experiential Programs

        • Job Shadowing Program
        • Career Treks
        • Recruiting

        • Immersion Weeks
        • Recruiting Intensive
        • Career Fairs
        • Term-Time Employment

        • On-Campus Employment
        • Internships

        • Metcalf Sprints
        • Internship Programs
        • Conferences & Opportunities Abroad

        • Professional Conference Grants
        • Working Abroad
        • Stipends

        • Stipends
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      Advanced Degrees

      Explore graduate pathways that extend the rigor of a UChicago education into advanced study, specialized expertise, and meaningful impact across disciplines.

        • UChicago Master's Programs

        • 4+1 Scholars Master's Programs
        • Admitted 4+1 Scholars
        • Graduate Programs

        • Arts & Humanities
        • Social Sciences & Policy
        • Science & Engineering
        • Professional School Programs

        • Law School
        • Medical School
        • Business School
        • Resources

        • Advanced Degree Toolkit
        • Writing Letters of Recommendation
    • Toolkit
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      Toolkit

      Put your best foot forward with the resources and information in the Career Toolkit. Whether you're writing your first resume or negotiating your post-grad salary, Career Advancement is here to help!

        • Resumes & Cover Letters

        • Guides & Templates
        • Interviewing & Networking

        • Interviews
        • Networking 101

Social Sciences Graduate Program Resources to Secure Admission

Everything you need to research programs, craft strong application materials, and navigate the graduate school process in the social sciences.

Social Sciences Applicant Support Series

Participate in structured workshops and application preparation sessions with other students applying to social science graduate programs

Open for Class of 2027 Graduate School Applicants | Register Here

Application Material Resources

  • Resume: Professional resumes may be appropriate for many Master's programs (1-2 pages)

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Academic version of your resume, which is primarily leveraged for graduate school applications and can be several pages in length

  • Statement of Purpose: Synopsis of your career goals, interest in the program, and the experiences that have prepared you to succeed in graduate school

  • Letters of Recommendation: Primarily from faculty or research program managers focused on your academic achievements and research capabilities

  • Writing Sample: Completed theses or other thoroughly edited pieces of professional writing are great samples (consult with faculty advisors on best samples)

  • Standardized Tests: Some graduate programs require GRE scores, which you will need to take in the summer or early fall before you apply for programs

The University of Chicago
Career Advancement
Ida Noyes Hall
1212 E. 59th St
Chicago, IL 60637 | P: 773-702-7040

Hours
Monday — Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)

Schedule Appointment

Executive Director
Meredith Daw
daw@uchicago.edu
(773) 834-7932

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