Thinking of Graduate School? Deciding to further your studies is an important career and academic decision. The graduation application process involves a carefully constructed and organized plan (or to-do list), which includes identifying programs, following a detailed schedule for submission of all required paperwork and, in most instances, taking graduate examinations (i.e., GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT).

Helpful Tips

• Start EARLY -- in the fall of your junior year
• Discuss career and graduate school options with your professors, faculty advisor, workplace supervisor and Career Planning Center
• Research graduate and professional programs on-line, call and inquire about available fellowships or assistantships; attend open house programs
• Complete an internship experience (2 recommended)
• Talk to admission representatives, department chairs and students at institutions of interest
• Select and apply to a final list of at least 3-6 schools
• Utilize Career Planning Center library ~ how-to books on writing graduate school essays, etc
• Prepare for and take any required graduate examinations
• When requesting letters of recommendation, allow 3-4 weeks time for completion.
• Avoid last minute requests.
• Update resume

Graduate School Informational Websites

• Sage Graduate Schools
• Law School Admission Council (LSAT)
• http://www.mba.com/
• National Board for Certified Counselors
• http://www.princetonreview.com/
• http://www.kaplan.com/
• http://www.gre.org/