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#1:
But remember, there are only
a few admissions slots compared to the
total number applications received. So prepare your application
submission carefully.
A good site to review is myfootpath.com.
It provides the inside intelligence
on how each college's admission system
works:
http://www.myfootpath.com
A general
guide to follow:
Submit your application
to an assembled list of graduate
programs that you'd like to attend.
There are three
categories of programs you should
submit to:
- 2-3 schools that you could definitely get in
- 4-5 schools that you could probably get in
- 7-8 schools that you would
like to get in
You should budget on how much
you can afford for application
submission. If money is an issue, narrow
your search to 3-3-3.
Note the application deadlines for
all of your schools. Application submission
is generally 6-9 months prior to the
start date of the program. Get
your completed application in early.
The stronger your undergraduate
academics, the better your chances
for admission.
If this area is weak, try to make
it up by college admittance test scores,
strong essays, and a demonstration
of outside leadership and experience.
Many graduate programs require
professional experience in your undergraduate
field. It is not the number of years
experience, but rather the depth and
growth in your career that gets high
marks for admissions.
Note that competition for admission
in noted programs can be fierce. It
helps to have good experience, academics,
high test scores, strong essays, and
good recommendations.
Study hard to achieve high college
admittance test scores. An
above-average test score is NOT an
automated ticket to admission. But
it does add points in your
favor with many programs.
Here is an opportunity to
show your creativeness and leadership
skills by writing strong essays
and having good recommendations from
leaders in your profession and community.
We recommend that your essays
be reviewed by a professional writer
prior to submission. Nothing
could hurt you more than submitting
an essay that is structurally weak.
Finally, colleges admit
applicants who display leadership
skills in their professions
and from participation in clubs, communities,
church groups, and other extracurricular
activities.
Your application is one of thousands
that must be reviewed by the graduate
school's admissions staff. Submit
the best overall application that
you can.
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#2:
Register to take your graduate
entrance exam prior to submitting your graduate school application. It is best to take the exam within a 6-12 month window of your application submission.
Some programs may request you re-take the exam if your exam scores are several years old. It is also recommended that you take the exam only once. Some programs may average your exam scores if you have multiple test scores.
In other words,
- study hard for the exam,
- do it right the first time,
- and don't miss your deadlines.
Information about exams below: 
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#3:
- Select the graduate
programs that you desire to attend.
- Obtain the applications
from the school. You can easily get
the application online: view graduate program
- Decide who you will
ask to write your recommendations. Give this person
plenty of time (at least 1-2
months prior to your request date).
- Keep
a track of important dates. You don't want to miss a deadline.
- Begin
working on your essays.
- Collect your letters
of recommendations.
- Complete the application in preparation
for submission
- Make plenty of copies of your essays,
letters of recommendations and application.
- Complete applications
for normal admissions. Many of
these submissions can be made online.
- Start looking for housing, if required.
- Get your undergraduate
transcripts sent to your intended schools. Reference the school's application
.
- Your school should be sending out acceptance
letters. If you haven't heard from your
school, contact them to make sure your
application is complete (they may be waiting
for a transcript or other item).
- Finalize your admissions
requirements:
— housing
— final transcripts
— registrations
— medical checks
— other
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#4:
Prepare for the College
Application
Many
schools now allow for e-applications where
you can submit one form to multiple schools. This will save you time from having to complete multiple application that ask for the same information.
- College
Application:
Request an application form from each of your colleges. You can find it online or request it from the school.
The package will include the application form, submission requirements (that include your essays, transcripts and other) and self-addressed envelopes for the letters of recommendations.
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#5:
Your graduate admissions will
likely require several essays. Don't
wait until the last minute to write
and edit your essays. The
essay is an important decisional parameter
for many graduate admissions.
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#6:
Most graduate admissions require
2 or more recommendations from managers
and leaders in your profession, undergraduate
teachers, and/or community leaders.
You need to find someone who has had
some association with you in your profession
and outside activities. Give the person
plenty of time to write the recommendation
(about 2-3 weeks prior to your deadline).
- short autobiography and
experience
- list of your professional and community activities
- deadline when the recommendation is
due (please allow 1-2 months prior to
the deadline)
- stamped self-addressed envelope to the college admission office
- Please note that the teacher
or community leader that is
writing the recommendation
may receive several requests
from other students. So
get your request in early.
More advice: download
this FREE article from ivyedge.com
"Secrets to College Admission"
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#7:
- arrange with your undergraduate
college (and any other degree awarded
colleges and programs) to forward
required transcripts to select graduate
programs.
- some graduate programs may request
your High School transcripts, especially
if you you lack post-graduate experience. Be prepared to request your high school
to forward transcripts if required.
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