Grad School: The Application Process

Student Activity Worksheet
Video: Grad School: The Application Process

1. What is the first thing you should do before applying for Grad School?
A. ) Review your applications from undergraduate school
B. ) Consider your goals and why you want to go back to school
C. ) Pick your favorite city so you know where to apply
D. ) Ask your rich uncle for money. Grad school is expensive $$

2. While applying to Graduate school it is important to research. Which of the following would be a helpful person to speak to while researching?
A. ) Your high school swim coach
B. ) A psychic
C. ) Your childhood babysitter
D. ) A student who is currently studying at the grad school you’re interested in

3. Why might a school waive the GRE test?
A. ) A letter from your mother excusing you
B. ) A note from your doctor
C. ) Based on your undergraduate performance
D. ) None of the Above

4. It is okay to wait until the day before to ask for a recommendation letter.
True
False

5. If you get accepted to more than one graduate program what would be an appropriate deciding factor?
A. ) Ranking of the sports teams
B. ) How good the dining hall food is
C. ) Cost of tuition
D. ) How close the school is to the beach

6. It is important to research the professors at the various schools you are interested in.
True
False