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Steps for applying to graduate school

Step 1: Research and select schools
  • Research what school best fits your needs
  • Consider what鈥檚 most important to you when deciding this.
    • Location
    • Opportunities for teaching and graduate assistantships
    • Program size
    • Funding
    • Faculty
    • And more!
  • All factors you should consider when deciding where you want to apply to grad school
Step 2: Take your standardized tests
  • Pick the exam that best fits what you are applying for: MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT
  • Note that each test has a cost associated:

    • LSAT (Law School Admission Test): $248听

    • MCAT (Medical College Admission Test):听

      • Standard Registration: $345
      • Fee Assistance Program Registration: $140

    • GRE (Graduate Record Exam): $220听

    • GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test):听

      • In Person: $275听听
      • Online: $300听

    • DAT (Dental Admission Test): $560

Step 3: Refine your resume or CV
  • Work with Career Development to enhance your resume or CV.听
Step 4: Write your personal statement

Here are some common themes to consider:

  • Special role models
  • Life-altering events you鈥檝e experienced
  • Unusual challenges you鈥檝e faced
  • Accomplishments you are proud of
  • Always make sure to address every part of the provided prompts, which can look different between programs and applications.
Step 5: Request letters of recommendation
  • Choose someone you know well, and who can speak to your relevant skills and qualities, and can provide specific examples of your abilities.
  • Usually a professor or advisor, less commonly an employer. It should be someone who can speak to your relevant skills and qualities, and can provide specific examples of your abilities. Make sure to keep in mind how many letters of recommendation you need. Different programs have different requirements. Ask your recommenders for a letter at least one month before your application鈥檚 due date.
  • When reaching out for a recommendation letter, make sure to include detailed information about your timeline. You should reach out in a professional manner. The recommender may ask for additional information like your resume, what skills you’d like them to highlight, and what your future plans are, so be prepared to share that information.
Step 6: Complete application forms
  • Fill out the application form for the schools that best fit your needs and wants, and that fit your scores.听
Step 7: Request transcripts from the registrar鈥檚 office
Step 8: Financial aid and assistantships
  • Look into possible scholarships and financial aid that the schools are willing to provide.
  • Look for outside scholarships if needed

Learn more about graduate school funding.

Step 9: Follow up
  • Follow up on your application, as it demonstrates continued interest and can subtly remind the admissions committee of your candidacy.

Do鈥檚 And Don鈥檛s Of Applying To Grad School

Do's

  • Start early and plan ahead
  • Research programs and faculty
  • Request letters of recommendation
  • Be authentic
  • Consider visiting the campus
  • Proofread carefully for grammar, punctuation, word usage, style, and syntax

Don'ts

  • Avoid last-minute applications
  • Neglect crucial application elements
  • Downplay any accomplishments or interests
  • Submit a generic personal statement
  • Be intimidated by the process
  • Not researching the program
  • Fail to communicate clearly

Application examples and tips

What is required in a Grad Application?

  • Statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Standardized test scores
  • A resume or CV
  • Potentially a portfolio or writing sample

Statement Of Purpose

A strong statement helps showcase your qualifications, motivations, and alignment with the program鈥檚 goals. It helps tell the admissions committee who you are and provides more information about your academic and professional interests, while also explaining how you will contribute to the program you are applying to.

Before you start, ask yourself:

  • Who am I?
  • Where do I want to be in a few years?
  • What can I do with this degree that I wasn’t able to do before?
  • Where do I want to be in a few years? (Still in school, working at a company, etc.)
  • Why will I be successful in grad school?
  • How will this grad school program further my goals?
  • What skills set/passion you apart from others?
  • What do you find interesting about the program?
  • What is some professional experience you have had that led you to want to go into this program?
  • Why does this program matter to you?
  • What do you want them to know about you?

Use this outline:

  1. Introduction
  2. Motivation and Goals
  3. Academic and Research Background
  4. Demonstrate your match for the Program and why this school
  5. Future Plans
  6. Conclusion
  • Make direct statements about your accomplishments and qualifications
  • Give them some unique examples that help describe you that will make you stand out and help the people reviewing remember you.
  • Make sure to do your research before applying, and research the program so that it will allow you to understand its characteristics and objectives. To do this, read the program鈥檚 website – learn more about the program and faculty听

Important Considerations

Length: Most grad school programs prefer statements between 500 and 1,000. However, check to see if they want it longer or shorter.

Audience: Remember that those who are reading your application will likely be admission officers and or faculty members in the program you are applying for.

Clarity and conciseness: Keep your writing clear and concise. Make it easy to understand.

Proofread: Read back over to see if there are any spelling or grammatical errors.

Seek Feedback: Ask those whom you trust to give you feedback (Professors, Friends, Family)

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