Navigating the Application Process

Admissions Tests
Many graduate schools require an applicant to complete one of the common entrance tests.

Essays and Personal Statements
The application essay or personal statement can be anything from a couple of paragraphs about why you want to attend graduate school, to a lengthy document which expounds on your achievements, strengths and weaknesses, and your motivation for attending.

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Letters of Recommendation
Usually, two or three letters of recommendation will be required for admission into a graduate program.

Transcripts
Providing your transcript to the institutions to which you apply is an almost universal requirement.

Interviews
Interviews may or may not be required for graduate school admission.