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		<title>Becoming a Competitive Graduate School Applicant</title>
		<subtitle></subtitle>
		<start_date>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</start_date>
		<end_date>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400</end_date>
		<location>TCH 208</location>
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			<location_website><![CDATA[https://www.ucf.edu/location/trevor-colbourn-hall/]]>
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			<language>en-US</language>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><span>Join us for a collaborative workshop between UCF Graduate and Professional School Prep (GPS Prep), UCF Graduate Studies, and the UCF Office of Undergraduate Research. This session is designed to support you in becoming a competitive graduate school applicant by providing an overview of the graduate admissions process, key components of a strong application, and resources available to support your journey toward graduate study.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>Gain insight into what graduate admissions committees look for and how to intentionally build meaningful experiences throughout your undergraduate journey. This workshop will help you identify actionable steps to strengthen your application and become a more competitive candidate for graduate school.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description>
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		<contact_person>Heba Akbar</contact_person>
		<contact_email>heba.akbar@ucf.edu</contact_email>
		<contact_phone>4078231284</contact_phone>

		<category>Workshop/Conference</category>
		<tags>
			<tag>#competitive</tag><tag>#graduateschool</tag><tag>#admissions</tag>
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		<registration_info><![CDATA[Please RSVP via Handshake.]]></registration_info>

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