Graduate School: Application Process

Now that you have a list of schools you’re interested in, begin to map out the application process for each school. Once you have a clear picture of each school’s requirements, you can begin checking off each item. 

Continue using your “Graduate School Information Tracker” and add the following information.

  • Program name 
  • Degree level (Master, Ph. D, dual degree program, etc.)
  • Program Delivery (In-person, virtual, hybrid)
  • Program length
  • Application deadline
  • Application fee amount
  • Application system (is it part of a national application system or a local, school based system?)
  • Does the application require any of the following:
    • Personal statement
    • GPA requirement
    • GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT (if so, what are the average scores of the last two years of admitted students?)
    • Additional essay questions
  • Number of references
  • Transcripts
  • And any other additional pieces of information you think would be helpful in tracking your application progress