Is there a suggested timeline for undergraduates to prepare for graduate school?
Yes, one of the initial steps in applying to a graduate or professional school is to research application deadlines so that you can develop a timeline of when to submit test scores, letters of recommendation, personal essays, etc. Below is a timeline to help you in planning your application process: Junior Year • Begin researching available programs • Talk to faculty/alumni/current students in the program • Review grad school guides/directories • Request promotional materials • Visit schools’ websites • Start exploring financial aid resources • Take a practice test • Sign up for required standardized test • Attend Career Center Graduate/Professional School Workshops • Identify potential recommendation letter writers • Order an unofficial transcript and check for and correct any discrepancies • Take the required standardized test Senior Year • Write the first draft of your Statement of Purpose and Personal History Statement • Request your letters of recommendation from faculty • Order o
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