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FALL 2012 APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL AND TAKING THE GRE

SEARCHING FOR A GRADUATE PROGRAM 1. Ask experts: faculty and professionals in your field 2. Make a list of potential programs and compare: Reputation Research and scholarly opportunities Job placement rates and information Financial aid Location and cost of living 3. Visit schools if you can

AN APPLICATION TIMELINE: Now: Talk to GC professors and professionals in your field Target specific programs and find application deadlines. Investigate when and where to take the GRE ( 3 months/1 semester before published deadlines: Take GRE and/or other standardized tests Ask for letters of recommendation. Prepare application materials (forms, personal statement, transcripts).

HOW WILL ADMISSIONS COMMITTEES EVALUATE MY APPLICATION? Personal statement Letters of recommendation Standardized test scores (GRE, TOEFL, LSAT, MCAT, etc.) GPA Transcripts & resume Scholarly and research experience Work and life experience

PREPARING A PERSONAL STATEMENT What are your specific goals? How have you been prepared? Use striking details about your experiences Demonstrate your knowledge of the field and institution Convey confidence Write several drafts and get feedback from others

THE GRE The GRE General Test measures: Verbal reasoning Quantitative reasoning Analytical writing The General Test costs $175 and is offered year- round at computer-based test centers. The nearest center to GC is in Mishawaka at the Prometric Test Center ( ). You have an array of choices about which test results are sent to which schools; on test day, you may designate four programs to receive scores; additional score reports will incur extra fees.

GRE SUBJECT TESTS Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Computer Science Literature in English Mathematics Physics Psychology

THE GRE GENERAL TEST IS ADAPTIVE

YOU CAN STUDY FOR THE GRE For more information, go to the ETS website: Use practice software consult test preparation guides