Time/Task Calendar for Applying to Graduate or Professional School |
JUNIOR YEAR |
SENIOR YEAR |
Task |
Sept - Dec |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
July - Aug |
Sept -Dec |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Selection of Programs and Schools |
Attend the MBA Fair or the Grad & Prof School Fair in Oct. |
Research graduate school. Use directories in the library. Contact grad schools to admissions offices and request information and application. Watch the graduate school video in the Career Center. |
Attend graduate school fairs. Discuss choices with faculty advisor. |
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Qualifying Examination |
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Research entrance test. Pick up test info from the Career Center |
Purchase test review materials. Practice for test. Schedule summer test. |
Finish general test (GRE). |
Last chance for test. Take subject test (GRE), if required. |
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Completion of Application Materials |
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Complete the application materials for first-choice schools. |
Meet all application deadlines. |
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Letters of Recommen- dation |
Create and maintain contacts with all potential reference writers through classroom work, volunteer participation, employment, student and residence life activities, internships, and student research. |
Prepare individuals who have agreed to write a letter of reference. Be sure letters comply with requirements of graduate programs. |
Confirm that letters have been received by deadlines. |
Inform letter writers of outcome of applications. |
Acceptances and Rejections |
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Acceptance by graduate schools begin shortly after deadlines. |
April 15 is the common notification date. |
Planning for Financial Aid |
Talk to financial aid advisors at the MBA Fair or the Prof & Grad School Fair. |
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Research sources of financial aid. |
Request financial aid information from graduate programs and other sources. |
Complete all applications. Collect tax information. |
Meet deadlines. Aid offer may accompany admissions offer. |
April 15 is the common notification date. |