Final-Year Transfer Student Plan for Success
By the conclusion of your final year of college, you will:
1. Confirm and enroll in your final degree requirements
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- Run MyAudit at the start of your final year
- Check your final course and grade requirements
- Meet with your academic advisor to stay on track
- Apply for graduation for the term in which you will complete your requirements
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2. Clearly identify your career path and have an action plan
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- Narrow job search/grad school applications to relevant sphere
- Update your resume
- Complete necessary testing GRE/ LSAT/MCAT/DAT etc.
- Gather letters of recommendation (as appropriate)
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3. Articulate the relevance of your education and experiences at UC Merced to your future plans by meeting with the Center for Career and Professional Advancement or relevant university resource to
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- Create a strong interview narrative that includes UCM specific experiences (research, clubs, community service, internships, volunteerism, scholarships/awards)
- Write a strong personal statement
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