{"id":1836,"date":"2016-09-21T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/?p=1836"},"modified":"2016-09-26T09:06:50","modified_gmt":"2016-09-26T13:06:50","slug":"organizegrad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/organizegrad\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying to Grad School? Here are a few tips to keep you organized!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Applying to various programs and figuring out the specific details and steps to each application can seem like a daunting task. Here are few tips to make your application process a little smoother:<\/p>\n

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Gather materials and set up an application timeline: As you research potential schools\/programs and finalize your list, make note of application deadlines and materials required. Do they require professional and academic recommendations – how many? Do they require the GRE? Are interviews part of the application process?<\/p>\n

Get started on your personal statement: Most applications, if not all, require a personal statement or letter of intent. You only have a few short minutes to capture the attention of the Admissions Officer. It\u2019s important to authentically tell your personal story and communicate how this program\/school will prepare you to realize your goals. It\u2019s a drafting process! Make sure you have people review and proofread your drafts.<\/p>\n

Get your Letters of Recommendation early: Communicate early with your recommenders about your goals for graduate study, your career aspirations, and why you\u2019ve chosen your field of study. Remember to include your resume\/CV as well as papers you\u2019ve written so that they know what you have been up to and can re-familiarize themselves with your work. Give them at least 4 weeks\u2019 notice.<\/p>\n

Submit your applications early: Gathering all materials – your transcripts, letters of recommendation, test scores, and completed personal statement – takes time. It may take longer than you expect! Ideally, submit your completed application at least 2 weeks before the actual deadline to prevent mailing mishaps or incomplete materials.<\/p>\n

Are you still exploring the possibilities of graduate school\/programs? Try taking your grad school search offline and join us for the upcoming UVM Graduate School Fair<\/a>, coming up on Wednesday September 28th in the Davis Center!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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