This will leave plenty of time for them to have the statement reviewed by Brock faculty, current graduate students, and others. It is also important to have strong Letters of Recommendation from current faculty members that will speak to the student's abilities in both academic and research areas. Students who get involved in the department through the Psyc Society, Department Liaison Program, as teaching assistants, or as research assistants will have an easier time of getting a strong Letter of Recommendation than those who do not get involved. Students are encouraged to become involved in the Psychology Department early in their undergraduate careers at Brock. They are also encouraged to request Letters of Recommendation from Brock faculty members as soon as they can.
Faculty members are all busy, so the more time that they are given to complete a letter, the better.
If it can be managed, students are encouraged to visit the schools in which they are interested. While there, they can talk with the various faculty members and current graduate students in order to get a sense of what the program is like. Students should call ahead and make an appointment for the visit. This will provide them with important information about compatibility. At the graduate level, students work closely with their supervisors.