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Entrance Process?

Graduate school admissions processes are considerably different, depending on the field of choice and the prestige of the school in which you are applying.  General information is provided below to help with your personal research into the process of applying.

 

Preliminary Testing and Entrance Essays

Entrance Exams/Tests Prep

GRE – Graduate Record Exam

LSAT – Law School Admission Test

MAT – Miller Analogy Test

MCAT – Medical College Admission Test

DAT – Dental Admission Test

VCAT – Veterinary College Admission Test

OCAT – Optometry College Admission Test

PCAT – Pharmacy College Admission Test

Creating an Entrance Essay

Many graduate schools require a writing sample or entrance essay on a directed topic.

This essay is your opportunity to stand out from the rest of the applicants, in front of admissions committees.

Careful attention should be given to the ethical guidelines of entrance essays. Under no circumstances should you have someone write the essay for you. Consult the following resources for assistance as you create an essay that puts you at the top: 

Purdue Online Writing Lab

Peterson's EssayEdge


Application Process

Costs to Apply

Funding and costs are dependent upon school of choice and area of study. Consult an Admissions Counselor or find information on a school's website regarding application costs.

Many graduate schools require the submission of a Graduate and Professional School Financial Aid Service Form for application.

Complete and mail the FAFSA the spring prior to graduate school.

General Application Timeline

1. Submit application one year prior to the start of the program.

2. Follow up to make sure all application materials have been received, approximately six months before intended start date.

3. Four to six weeks before deadline, confirm that your recommendations have been received.

4. Send thank you letters to all who have assisted you through the process.