Acquire Information Directly Write to the programs and request descriptive information and course catalogs. Visit schools in person if you can. Attend a Graduate School Fair if one is held in your area. Many search engines are organized methodically so that you can research schools by programs offered and geographic location. Additional information is available about financial aid and test preparation services.
Many resources list graduate school programs.
Peterson's Guides to Graduate Study and the Barron's Guides are the most comprehensive. National Trade and Professional Associations, a resource found in the Career Services library, lists thousands of associations. If you are an undergraduate, begin researching programs during your junior year. If you have been out of school for two years or more, give yourself at least one year of lead time to prepare your applications adequately. Most graduate programs require scores from a standardized graduate admissions test.