How to apply for a Graduate Assistantship?
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Can you please help me figure out how to apply for a Graduate Assistantship?
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Professors or other faculty in the specific field are usually the ones who do the hiring for GA positions-
- The application process usually occurs a semester before the position begins, and students are hired based on their academic achievements, application materials, and faculty recommendations.
- The first step for preparation is research. Go to the specific college department’s website to find out what professors are actively doing in their fields.
- If you can find any information on the graduate assistantships the department offers, read through that too. And use it during the interview.