Want to go to graduate school?

Here are some important things to know.

Grad School Admissions 101

Most graduate school program application deadlines are December-January the year before you plan to start.

What is a reasonable timeline?

• Spring of junior year- research graduate programs and request information
• Summer before senior year- study for the GRE, GMAT, or other required standardized test
• Take the test at the end of the summer (this leaves time for a retake if necessary).
• Make sure your scores are sent to the schools you are applying to

Early Fall Make sure to:

• Work on required documents, such as personal statement
• Request letters of recommendations

Late Fall (around November) make sure to:

• Have all requirements prepared
• Have a professor, career services, or another professional review your materials.
• Submit your application before the application deadline

Start preparing for graduate school during your first semester!

Graduate schools have specific GPA requirements and you need to start building a strong GPA right away. Below are a list of resources to help prepare you for your next step:

• GRE General Test
• Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAT)
• Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
• Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
• Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)