Applying to grad school

Along with ideas on choosing programs to apply to, the articles in this section offer practical advice on the admissions process, from filling out your application to sharing your experiences in a compelling fashion. As these articles make clear, a grad school application takes serious preparation and can't be done at the last minute, so start early!

Schools, schools, schools

• "Where to apply"
  Gives tips and ideas on how to choose which programs to apply to
• "Don't let application fees stop you from applying to grad school"
  Presents several options to overcome the obstacle of application fees
• "Selecting a graduate school to attend"
  U. of Pittsburgh's Philip S. Mack discusses six factors in school selection
• "The grad school campus visit"
  Lists questions to ask and gives tips to help you make the most of a campus visit

Admissions and the application

• "Admissions and the application"
  Gives important tips on the application process and dealing with admissions staff
• "Sharing your story with the admissions team"
  Explains how to convince the admissions staff that you are a great fit for their program

For U.S. people overseas

• "Applying to a U.S. grad school as a U.S. citizen living abroad"
  Offers tips for U.S. expatriates applying to grad school back in the United States

Waitlist, denial, and Plan B

• "What to do if you're waitlisted"
  Offers constructive tips for anyone in the admissions limbo of being on a waitlist
• "What if you're denied admission?"
  Details reactions to and tips for overcoming denied admission
• "Plan B: Don't put all your eggs in the grad school basket"
  Describes a proactive approach to exploring non-grad school options

Multimedia

• "Video: The admissions and financial aid process for graduate school (Parts 1 and 2)"
  Watch admissions professionals tackle issues of concern to every applicant
• "Video: When and what to study in graduate school (Parts 1 and 2)"
  A panel of admissions professionals discuss a range of applicants' questions

Also of interest

• Preparing for graduate school
  Our series of articles on the process of preparing for grad school
• Financing your graduate education
  Our must-read collection of articles about the financial aspects of graduate education
• The variety of graduate study options
  This set of articles explores the different forms of graduate education you can pursue