GRE
Admission Tips
Information
provided by Kaplan Test Prep
The
most important thing to do when applying to graduate school is to
determine the admissions requirements for the programs to which you
are applying.
Expectations
may vary from program to program. For example, if you are applying
to a counseling psychology program, the admissions office will most
likely be looking for experience in the "people-helping"
profession. On the other hand, if you are pursuing an academic
career via graduate school, the admissions committee will be more
interested in your publications.
Admission
Requirements
Some admissions requirements tend to be
common to most grad school admissions offices. They include:
Undergraduate
GPA (especially in your major)
GRE scores
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
For
information on writing your personal statement and getting strong
recommendations, click on those areas. But in addition, keep the
following basic tips in mind as you begin the application process.
Application
Tips
Photocopy
all applications and keep a comprehensive file on each school that
records all of your interactions with that school in it.
Follow
all rules set forth by the application. If you have questions or are
tempted to "break a rule," be sure to call the admissions
office and ask for advice.
Put
your name and social security number on any additional pages.
Make
certain the presentation of your application is both neat and
professional looking.
Have
someone proofread your essay(s) and application. A single mistake
can cast doubt on your application.
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