Use this guide to assist you in the process of finding and applying to Graduate Schools that are right for you.

Freshman & Sophomore Year: 

• Establish relationships with your professors
  
• Do well in your studies and strive for at least a 3.0 GPA
• Visit the Career Services office and make an appointment to explore your interests 
• Attend school events related to your major
• Research different careers that interest you 

Junior Year:

FALL SEMESTER

• Make an appointment with a career counselor to research possible graduate schools
• Reach out to your SNC graduate school advisor for your major
• Research potential programs around campus that are related to your field of interest
• Practice for the required standardized tests, if applicable to your school of interest

SPRING SEMESTER

• Seek out letters of recommendation from professors and faculty
• Register for the GRE or other required admission tests
• Search for potential internships for your program of interest

Senior Year:

SUMMER

• Research and familiarize yourself with potential schools
• If necessary, take the GRE or other required admission test

SEPTEMBER

• Schedule an appointment with Career Services to practice for graduate school interviews
• If you would like to re-take your admissions test, register again
• Work on your personal statement
• Ask for letters of recommendation
  

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER

• Finish and perfect your personal statement
• Request transcripts be sent to potential schools
• Complete and submit all application forms - remember: the earlier, the better!

JANUARY

 
• Find fellowships and scholarships to help you pay for school
• Fill out FAFSA for financial aid

FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL

• Relax!
• Visit the schools you applied to
• Review accepted schools and celebrate!
• Write thank-you notes to those that helped you along the way