Life After College

Where are you headed after college?

Going to Graduate School?

Some graduate schools or programs still require that prospective students take standardized tests (e.g., the GRE, or Graduate Records Exam) and submit scores as part of the application process. Did you know that in some cases you can use your academic accommodations on these exams? Keep in mind that ETS (the administrator of many standardized tests) recommends that you submit your application and documentation no later than six weeks before the date of your examination. Additionally, we recommend that students consider meeting with an ARO staff member to make sure that documentation is up to date and that students are ready for whatever comes after graduation!

Start researching graduate schools early (perhaps even at the end of your Sophomore year of college). You can discuss schools you are interested in with your Academic Advisor, as well, to help tailor your undergraduate experience to the expectations of the schools you are interested in. Look for schools that fit your budget and educational needs. Last, but not least, consider reaching out to the school’s accessibility/disability services office to discuss how you can set up accommodations at the new institution!

You may want to check out Longwood's University Career Center to discuss your options.  If you have a career option in mind, the staff can help you research schools and programs that will help you get the education you need.  There are also some helpful links below.

• PRAXIS Test Information
• MCAT - Accommodations and the MCAT  
• GRE Test Information
• LSAT - Accommodations and the LSAT
• Test Takers with Disabilities
• GMAT

Going to Work?

If you are getting ready to enter the workforce, you may want to be aware of a few things.  For instance, did you know that the same law that provides qualified individuals with disabilities with accommodations in college also provides for some reasonable accommodations in the workplace?  Do you use assistive technology?  If you do, you may need it in the workplace as well.  Check out the links below to learn more about assistive technology in the workplace.  You should also visit Longwood's University Career Center to brush up on your interview skills, to polish your resume, and to receive assistance with your job search!

• Accommodations in the Workplace
• Applying for a Job
• Assistive Technology in the Workplace
• US Office of Disability Employment Policy

Career Opportunities - Longwood Students

It’s never too early to start thinking about what happens after college. Did you know valuable on-the-job skills could be available to you as soon as you begin your undergraduate degree? Federal and Longwood Work Study opportunities are available for Longwood students in many campus offices. To learn more, please contact Student Employment at (434) 395-2944 or by emailing studentemployment@longwood.edu.