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Student and professor in a lab
May 3, 2021

Students interested in medical school must have a plan for success. Getting into medical school is highly competitive. It takes commitment and determination, and requires staying organized and managing your time. As part of Aurora University’s Sundays @ 7 Career Conversations with Alumni,...

Student at a laptop
March 24, 2021

If you are thinking about going to law school, there are several steps you can take while you are an undergraduate to help you succeed. Aurora University alumni came together as part of AU’s Sundays @ 7 Career Conversations with Alumni to share their advice on how to prepare for law school....

Six questions to ask yourself before attending graduate school
December 10, 2020

Choosing to earn your master’s degree is a big decision, and a very personal one. Your choice will depend on your goals, your field of study, and your finances. Here are six questions to ask yourself when considering if now is the right time for you to pursue an advanced degree. Can I get...

AU student using a laptop.
April 17, 2020

This is an unprecedented time in our country. As individuals and companies adapt to the coronavirus, so too does the job hiring process. Companies are still hiring, but the interview process has changed. The hiring process has gone virtual. From school districts to hospitals to businesses large...

How do you write a cover letter?
February 26, 2020

A good cover letter is difficult to write. That is why many job applicants skip it or turn it into a vague, cookie-cutter form letter. This is a bad idea. You can make your job application leap to the front of the line if you master the art of writing the cover letter. The cover letter...