Applying to Graduate School Applying to Graduate School A pplying to graduate school is a detailed process that requires a great deal of initiative and planning. Graduate school application differs from undergraduate application, in that it is a more competitive process. Typically a large number of students are competing for a small number of spots. Therefore it is important to spend time preparing to apply to graduate school, in advance. This page tells you about the time frame for applying to graduate school, choosing a graduate school , typical requirements for graduate school , and answers some frequently asked questions about graduate school.
Applications are usually due about nine months in advance of the actual start date of the program.
Many students come to the advising office in late Fall or Spring Semester of their senior year, to discuss graduate school application for the following Fall. Graduate schools typically make offers of admission in March or April prior to the Fall semester. One of the first necessary steps is to determine what types of programs you are interested in. The APA Guide lists all graduate programs in Psychology, by state. The listing contains contact information for each program and a general synopsis of program content.