Preparing for Graduate School - Senior Year
If you wish to attend Graduate School immediately upon graduation it is important to complete the following steps during your Senior year.
- Set up a credential file in the Counseling Services office.
- Obtain letters of recommendation.
- Complete and mail applications.
- Attend the Graduate/Professional Schools Fair on campus and other forums relating to graduate study.
- Develop your resume to apply for graduate assistant positions available.
- Apply for financial aid and/or student loans.
- Take appropriate admission tests.
- Check (before the deadline) to see if your file is complete.
- Visit institutions that accept you and send deposit to the school of your choice.
- Notify other schools of your choice so they may admit others from their waiting list.
- Send thank you notes to those who wrote your recommendations and notify them of your success.