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By Michael Grayson rad- uate school be the gateway to a suc cessful future and a loftier income Dr. LaDelle Olion, Dean of Fayetteville State University Graduate program suggests. Dr. Olion, does not rec ommend students obtain a second undergraduate degree. However, he suggested students advance directly 'into graduate studies. With various 'areas of study, financial aid made ac- fcessible, and a foundational base of the fmost prominent professors. Dr. Olion, [suggested that FSU Graduate School is [the way to go. JSo what does it take to be admitted into IfSU’s graduate program? “It’s simple”, Isays Dr. Olion. Admissions differ through- lout schools. A grade-point-average (GPA) Iranging from 2.5 -3.0 is one of the require- Iments for full admission. Letters of recom- Imendations, prior work experience and for \some departments GRE or GMAT tests ^are all components of the potential re- \quirements. However, students who do ^not meet the basic GPA standards may ^be admitted on professional develop- ^ment terms. This allows students to ^“prove themselves” by taking gradu- ^ate courses until their department’s ^required GPA is obtained.“Don’t let financial problems be a wall”. Dr. Olion, suggested. Financial-aid is available to students who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Taking into consideration that a 3.0 is the minimum allowed to con tinue studies in the program, most students are covered by some type of financial aid. Forty assistantships are awarded to stu dents through their various departments. The criteria for these sponsorships are based largely on income and GPA. For the students who are undecided be tween attending graduate school and pursuing a second undergraduate degree. Dr. Olion, offered some advice for students. Attending school for a second undergradu ate degree as opposed to pursuing a mas ter’s degree “Is not a good idea”. About 99 percent of individuals who do get a second undergraduate degree comes back to get a master’s degree anyway, so you might as well get it the first time. Many students may choose to obtain a second undergraduate degree because the classes are cheaper^ However after you have paid for taken those courses, you still only left with an under^^^*^ liiui graduate degree. your studies and pay more money, it’s just more logical to pur sue an advanced degree”. Dr. Olion emphasized the im portance of consulting with your advisor before making any deci sions. Statistically, Dr. Olion suggested that students who will enter the graduate program are prone to succeed. About 90 percent of all students who are formally accepted into the program are successful in obtaining their degree, said Dr. Olion. Most students usually complete their masters within two to four years, and students seeking their doctoral degrees usually finish in four to six years. FSU’s graduate program has a total of 24 master degree programs, and seven licenses and certificates programs. Mrs. Kaity Parsons University Pro gram Specialist also added, “If ou decide to ntin W raduate program At right: Dr. LaDelle Olion, Photos bv Antonio Monroe
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