How Should I Present My Graduate Application Materials? Is a Picture ok?
How Should I Present My Graduate Application Materials? Is a Picture ok? Recently I received a question from a reader regarding how he should present the graduate application. He explained, “just throwing everything in a large manila envelope seems lazy and disorganized. Any tips? Also, a friend included a candid, but professional picture of himself with his materials. Is this a good idea?” Answer: You’re right to note that presentation matters. This is an important but often overlooked aspect of the graduate school application. How does one present a graduate application in a way that is professional and attractive? What goes into a professional application packet? Clean, error free materials: • Type-written forms • Essays printed on white or cream paper. Do not use heavy-bond resume paper; instead use good quality printer paper. • Informal school transcript. Each application requires a formal transcript,
