{"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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  1. Choose which programs you want to apply for.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Plan out the timeline for your application<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Request transcripts and recommendation letters<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Take any standardized tests that the program requires.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Write your resume or CV<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Write your statement of purpose<\/a> and\/or personal statement<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Prepare for interviews<\/a>, if relevant.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nSpecific graduate school application requirements may vary between type of program and school, so be sure to check carefully on each school\u2019s website. However, the main steps are usually the same.\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Choosing programs to apply to<\/h2>\r\nChoosing a program is the first step of the process. Start by talking to alumni and current students of the programs you\u2019re interested in, as well as individuals in the career field that you\u2019re hoping to pursue afterwards. Ask them questions like the following:\r\n