{"id":39227,"count":7,"description":"Applying to graduate school may seem overwhelming, but it doesn\u2019t have to be!\u00a0 The whole process can be broken down into 7 key steps:\r\n
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Choose which programs you want to apply for.<\/li>\r\n \t
2\u20135 months, depending on the number of attempts you need.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Requesting recommendation letters<\/th>\r\n
Start 6\u20138 months before deadlines to give your recommenders plenty of time.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Writing a statement of purpose<\/th>\r\n
Start the first draft at least a few months before the deadline, as you'll want to do plenty of redrafting and editing. If the program requires more than one essay, start earlier!<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Requesting transcripts<\/th>\r\n
Do this early, in case something goes wrong\u2014at least 1\u20132 months before deadlines.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Filling out the application forms<\/th>\r\n
Give yourself at least a month for this\u2014there will often be extra details you need to look up, so it\u2019ll take longer than you think.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n
Requesting transcripts and recommendation letters<\/h2>\r\nAs well as transcripts of your grades, most graduate school applications also require you to provide 2\u20133 letters of recommendation from former professors or supervisors.\r\n
Transcripts<\/h3>\r\nYou\u2019ll normally need to provide transcripts from every postsecondary institution that you attended, even if you weren\u2019t a full-time student there. This includes time spent studying abroad or classes taken at universities while still a high school student.\r\n\r\nMake sure to check the language requirements of the transcripts. If yours aren\u2019t in English and you\u2019re applying to a US or UK university, you\u2019ll most likely have to get them translated by a professional translator. You can usually find services online where you upload your transcript and receive a translated and certified copy within a few days.\r\n