Applying To Grad School: Forbes Advisor’s Application Checklist

Your Checklist

• Decide which programs you’re interested in

• Make contact with targeted faculty members

• Visit any schools that interest you (if possible)

• Know all college application due dates

• Take the GRE (if necessary)

• Sign up for GRE subject tests (if necessary)

• Sign up for a retake (if necessary)

• Ask for letters of recommendation

• Begin writing a statement of purpose

• Request official transcripts

• Obtain required materials

• Gather letters of recommendation

• Polish statement of purpose

• Gather all required materials

• Submit admissions applications

• Submit any requests for funding

• Visit potential graduate schools (if possible)

• Interview with targeted faculty members

• Accept an offer of admission

• Decline offers of admission from schools you will not attend

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