I have already earned a Masters degree. Can I apply as a first year graduate student, or does the time put into my Masters count as graduate work?
If your Masters is in a different field you can apply as a first year graduate student in this field. If it is in the same field, then it will apply. You can confirm this with your graduate school’s department – if they consider you a first year grad student, list yourself that way if you choose to apply this year.