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Getting in to Graduate School

By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Graduate School

Applying to graduate school is a complicated and challenging task involving preparation, motivation, and a great deal of work. The essentials of applying to graduate school are covered here, including standardized admissions tests, letters of recommendation, admissions essays, interviews, and how to prepare while in college.

  1. Overview and General Advice
  2. Recommendation Letters
  3. Admissions Essays
  4. Admissions Interview
  1. Standardized Admissions Exams
  2. Applying to Medical School
  3. Applying to Law School
  4. Applying to Business School

Overview and General Advice

What does applying to graduate school entail? When should you begin preparing?

Recommendation Letters

Solid recommendations are a critical ticket to graduate school. What is a letter of recommendation? How do you obtain helpful letters of recommendation? How do you approach faculty?

Admissions Essays

The admissions essay or personal statement is your chance to present yourself to the admissions committee as a person rather than just a GPA and standardized test score. Take advantage of this opportunity and sell yourself to the admissions committee by writing an excellent admissions essay.

Admissions Interview

If you're invited for an interview you have a leg-up over the competition. Prepare for your graduate admissions interview and you'll be more likely to impress the admissions committee as well as learn about the program.

Standardized Admissions Exams

Stanardized tests are no fun, but they're a critical component to your application to graduate school and can even determine whether you get financial aid. Learn about the GRE, MCAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

Applying to Medical School

Medical school applications contain many of the same components as graduate school applications, but the process is a little bit different.

Applying to Law School

Although graduate and law school applications share similarities, the process of applying to law school occurs on a different timetable and entails a few other differences.

Applying to Business School

Hopeful MBA students will need this advice on applying to business school, including an overview and info on the Graduate Management Admissions Test.

Tara Kuther, Ph.D.
Guide since 2001

Tara Kuther, Ph.D.
Graduate School Guide

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