Last week, I shared some tips on how to find a graduate school that fits your personality and your academic goals. This week, I cover the general timeline in applying to any graduate program. Below is a basic foundation of everything that needs to be done, stretched over twelve months. This is mostly to keep…
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The Application Process: Part Three
Application Requirements Each graduate program has different requirements for the application packet. Most require at least official transcripts from each academic institution you attended, a personal statement or admissions essay, letters or recommendation, and entrance exam scores. Grade point averages are strong indicators of your ability to manage graduate-level work. Ideally, you should have a…
Applying to Grad School: Part One
So let’s say you’ve made the decision to go to grad school. You might be an OCI participant, a non-degree seeking student, or are taking the dive and jumping into a master’s program as a degree-seeking student. Congratulations – that’s great news! Now here’s the tricky part. What do you need to do, and when? …
