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Application Process

Application Process

APPLICATION

Students should be advised to:

 

  •  Always complete the application carefully
  •  Always give their name in exactly the same way on the application form and on the supporting documents
  •  List the major as stated in the materials received from the institution

 

APPLICATION FEE

 

  •  If an application fee is required, it should be submitted with the completed application
  •  The application fee is a processing fee, and few institutions will process an application without it
  •  The fee should be in US$ and drawn on a US bank for quicker processing

 

OFFICIAL ACADEMIC RECORDS

 

  •  Both in English and in the native language
  •  Official academic records include:

          Certified copies of official degrees or diplomas
          List of courses and grades for all post-secondary education
  • Records should be sent in a sealed envelope with the application; alternatively, the issuing institution should send the records directly. Students should never send originals!
  • Photocopies should be certified by the university or other appropriate official

 

TEST SCORES

 

  •  GRE - required by many, but not all
  •  GMAT - virtually all business programs
  •  English Proficiency (TOEFL) - all
  •  At test center, indicate to which schools you want the scores sent
  •  Include photocopy of scores with application, if possible

 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

 

  •  The best letters comment on academic achievements or professional potential
  •  Some universities provide a special form for the letters, in other cases the recommender can use his/her own letter-head paper
  •  As a courtesy, the student should provide the referee with a stamped envelope addressed to the institution marked “Re: Application of [student’s name]” when asking for a recommendation
  •  Applicants should allow plenty of time for the referees to write the letter, and follow up to ensure that they are sent in time

 

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED

 

  •  How long has the writer known the applicant?
  •  SomeWhat is their relationship (teacher/student, employer/employee, etc.)?
  •  A ranking of the student in comparison with his or her classmates

 

POINTS TO BE DISCUSSED

 

  •  Intellectual ability
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  •  Knowledge of field
  •  Work habits
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  •  Motivation to pursue study
  •  Seriousness of purpose
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  •  Emotional maturity
  •  Resourcefulness and initiative
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  •  Adaptability to new situations
  •  Leadership qualities
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  •  Potential for future contribution in the field

 

PERSONAL STATEMENT

 

  •  The personal statement can mean the difference between admission and denial.

 

 

GOAL: CLEAR, CONCISE, AND PERSUASIVE

  •  academic or research interests
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  •  reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study
  •  reasons for choosing a certain institution
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  •  career goals
  •  Personal background/extracurricular activities
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  •  Tailor to each institution - answer the questions asked!

 

WHAT TO AVOID

 

  •  Do not be overly informal
  •  Do not include irrelevant information
  •  Do not write your life story – be brief, yet complete

 

WHAT TO AVOID

ADMISSIONS COMMITTEES

WHAT DO THEY WANT?

 

  •  Outstanding students
  •  Committed and motivated students
  •  Diversity of backgrounds

 

GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA

 

  •  Previous degree(s)
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  •  Outstanding test scores and GPA
  •  Strong Letters of Recommendation
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  •  Convincing and memorable Statement of Purpose

SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA

 

  •  Knowledge/results in the department’s fields of research)
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  •  Experience in/potential for research or teaching
  •  Difficulty of classes taken as an undergraduate
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  •  Prestige of undergraduate institution

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