Graduate SchoolCareer Development Center

5. Selection Criteria – What makes you stand out?

  • Grades – important for competitive schools
  • Entrance exams scores
  • Essay – How have you prepared yourself for graduate school?
  • Recommendations – very important
  • Work sample – research papers, etc.
  • Interviews – not always required
  • Experience in field – varies with programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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