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>> Applying to grad school can be a
daunting task, but if you drag your feet,

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you may find yourself left out in the
cold, no matter how qualified you are.

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The first thing you want to do is
determine why you're going back to school.

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What are your professional goals
and how are you going to reach them?

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Now comes the research.

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Request published materials from
the schools you are interested in,

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and visit those schools, if possible.

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Research the professors at the various schools.

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Are there any that you'd
be thrilled to learn from?

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During your research phase, you should try
to speak with: professionals in your field

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of interest, undergraduate
professors that you trust and respect,

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and grad students currently studying
at the schools you're interested in.

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When researching schools, one last thing to look

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into would be any scholarship
opportunities or loan programs offered.

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After all, you will have to pay for
grad school, and it's not cheap.

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Continue to explore your options and take the
necessary steps for funding this experience.

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Next, you want to become familiar with the
application requirements and deadlines.

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For instance, the GRE is a test that's accepted
by thousands of schools, but in some cases,

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it may be waived based on
undergraduate performance,

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so be sure to check with each school.

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Now's the time to register
for testing and arrange

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for any prep courses that
might improve your score.

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Get all the extra help that you need,
and when the time comes, ace your exam.

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During this time, you should also begin to:
formulate your personal statement and/or essay,

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request official transcripts from
your undergraduate institution,

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contact potential recommenders,
and complete all application forms.

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A little note about the letters of
recommendation: when formally requesting them,

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make sure you explain your interests and future
plans, as well as why you've come to them.

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You also want to provide them with any
guidelines or instructions that they're going

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to need to complete your
recommendation, and finally,

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ask for that recommendation back two
weeks prior to the submission deadline.

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Now we have come to the submission.

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Put all documents together, application forms,
transcripts, essays that you have completed

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and have proofread, test
scores, and recommendations.

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Submit two weeks in advance of deadline and
call to confirm that the school received

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and has all the documents that they need.

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Now, wait for the news.

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If multiple acceptances come in, weigh
the pros and cons of each school.

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Consider things such as school
ranking, cost, professors, and location.

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Then, make your decision.

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And finally, make sure you thank your
recommenders and everyone else that assisted

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in your application process
with a personal note.

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Good luck, and enjoy school...again!

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