In the year following September 11, 2001, professional graduate school applications spiked as people sought new professional options. Kris Tina Carltston, J.D., MBA, says she expects today's crazy financial market worldwide will likely again spark another increase in applications.

"When people's jobs are downsized or they have positions with limited growth, it's logical to think of graduate programs," she says. In an effort to help potential graduate students, She and others in the advisement center offer free use of resources to students and alumni interested in law and the medical field.

"Among other help, we can assist them with personal statements and resumes, explore professional schools with them, and help them with their applications," she says. "We also help them identify what is unique about them and why they should be considered for admission." The Center does this through individual advising, classes, workshops, conferences, fairs, and a variety of other activities.

The office can also arrange for potential graduate students to shadow a professional for a day and get a sense of what could be involved in the profession.

The Preprofessional Advisement Center is located in 3328 of the Wilkinson Student Center with weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carlston's telephone number is (801) 422-0398.