Welcome to Junior Year!
As a junior, you will now be able to focus more specifically on your chosen field of study as well as continue to pursue other areas of interest. This is also a transition year where you may want to think about how your academics can relate to a desired career by exploring internships, volunteer opportunities, study abroad, and graduate school.
Below is a guide to help you navigate through Junior Year!
Prepare
- Meet with an academic advisor in the Academic Advising Center each semester to ensure you have fulfilled all your general education requirements.
- Touch base with your major/minor advisor(s) each semester to review major/minor requirements.
- Review your Student Advisement Degree Audit regularly to ensure you are on track for graduation.
- Meet with a Career Educator in the Center for Career Engagement and Internships (Frese Hall 213) to discuss/explore possible career paths and opportunities.
Explore
- Research requirements and timelines for graduate or professional school, if applicable.
- Prepare to take admission tests. Review for MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, or GRE, if applicable.
- Research three or more professions in depth.
- Attend workshops focused on job search.
- Apply for an internship. This is an excellent way to “test out” a career.
- Prepare for interviews by attending interviewing workshops and participating in a mock interview, both of which are sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement and Internships.
- Consider Study Abroad opportunities. Visit the Education Abroad Office (King Hall 203) for more information.
Network
- Begin building relationships with professors to obtain letters of recommendation for graduate/professional school.
- Participate in Career Fairs. Start networking with employers!
- Join professional associations as a student member. Membership fees are at a discounted rate for students. This is an excellent way to learn more about your field and to network with professionals working in your area of interest.
- Participate in service-learning opportunities. Graduate schools and employers like to see a good GPA plus involvement outside of the classrooms.
Important Links
- Center for Career Engagement and Internships
- GRE Prep Resources
- Senior Year Resources
- Bureau of Labor Statisitcs: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Princeton Review Graduate Schools Planner
- CareerZone: Explore Your Career Path
- Peterson’s Graduate School Planner
- Graduate Schools Search Engine
- Timeline (Grad School)
- Kaplan Test Preparation
Jamie Lau
Assistant Director of Junior/Senior and Transitioning Services
Kiely Hall 217
718-997-4859 | Fax: (718) 997-5643
Jamie.Lau@qc.cuny.edu