This is a three-hour open house event dedicated to gaining a better understanding of the requirements and materials needed for a successful application to graduate school. The first session will feature a panelof faculty who have reviewed thousands of applications and will discuss what the committees are looking for in future candidates. Faculty will alsodiscuss the unique aspects of the Scripps Research graduate school experience. Graduate Office representatives will be available during the second session to respond to questions about the application submission, as wellas the program expectations and requirements. A panel of current Scripps Research grad students will present in the third session of this event with tips on how to craft your application, write a strong research statement, and answer interview questions.