Graduate School Abilities:

What are graduate schools looking for in future students?

1. Communication skills: written and verbal
2. Maturity: thinks/acts responsibly, exhibits self-control, accepts constructive criticism
3. Interpersonal relations: working with others, ability to follow directions
4. Resourcefulness: preparation and consistent performance in class activities
5. Perseverance: self-disciplined, self-motivated
6. Problem solving ability: ability to analyze and logically think through problems
7. Intellectual capability: open minded, perceptive, inquisitive
8. Understanding of key principles and concepts of profession
9. Leadership: ability to motivate and inspire others, ability to take charge
10. Initiative and self-confidence
11. Motivation for the profession
12. Overall professionalism: attitude, demeanor
13. Responsibility: reliability, dependability