17+-+Applying+to+Graduate+School

="Developing into the Future"- Applying to Graduate School=


Designed by University of Florida Students Gainesville, Florida 32601


 * Once you decide that grad school is for you, take the appropriate steps to get there!**


 * //'Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail'. Ralph Waldo Emerson //**



The Checklist

 * **Prepare for applicable standardized test (MCAT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, DAT, and PCAT)**
 * **Take Applicable Standardized test**
 * **Gather Information about graduate programs of interest**
 * **Obtain letters of recommendation**
 * **Construct a personal statement**
 * **Decide how you will pay for graduate school if you are accepted**
 * **Apply to graduate programs of interest**
 * **Meet with/ make contact with members of the department you wish to attend (find a match!)**
 * **Make sure a copy of college transcript is sent to each program**
 * **Complete all necessary applications**

Preparing for Standardized Test
 Graduate schools require applicants to take a standardized test before they can apply. The GRE is a test that is used quantify undergraduate achievement. The test consist of: a verbal reasoning section which measures reading comprehension and other verbal skills, the quantitative reasoning section measures mathematical and general reasoning abilities, and analytical writing. In addition to the standard GRE test many graduate schools require applicants to take subject tests. Subject tests are used to gauge applicants knowledge in a specific field. The subject tests are as follows:
 * [|Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology]
 * [|Biology]
 * [|Chemistry]
 * [|Computer Science]
 * [|Literature in English]
 * [|Mathematics]
 * [|Physics]
 * [|Psychology]

Professional Graduate schools such as Pharmacy school, Medical School, Dental School, and Law schools have their own specific test.

Some guidelines for standardized testing

Start studying well in advance of the standardized test. Schedule your test date early so you can pick the testing time and location that is closest to you. Make sure you get plenty of sleep the night before your test.

Gather Information about graduate program of interest



 * Things to think about to make decision making easier...**
 * **Out of state vs. In state**
 * **Class availability**
 * **Required classes for program**
 * **Meet with the advisors (you need to be able to communicate with these people!)**
 * **Talk with other grad students currently enrolled in program of interest**
 * **Determine financial aid and services available ($$$) **
 * **Does the program have a high percentage of students finding jobs?**
 * **What internships available through the program?**
 * **Do I fit into this program and school community?**

Obtaining Reference letters
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Use Your Resources!
//Discover the University of Florida's renowned graduate programs.// //Learn the ins and outs about the application process.// //Learn how to take graduate school entrance exams successfully.// //Personal statement? Experience? This website helps to dissect the different parts of a graduate school application.// //Use this website to help discover your interests and choose the graduate program that is right for you.// //A great how-to guide for writing the perfect resume.//
 * **University of Florida Graduate school link**: []
 * **Basics for applying to Grad school**: []
 * **Tutoring Zone help with GRE, LSAT, or GMAT taking**: http://tzuf.tutoringzone.com/
 * **Different parts of the graduate school application**: http://gradschool.about.com/od/admissionsadvice/a/overview.htm
 * **Finding the right graduate school program**: http://www.gradschools.com/
 * **Write an amazing resume**: http://www.how-to-write-a-resume.org/


 * →** An interview with Duke University in North Carolina about applying to graduate school and what you should know: 

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