For more information on graduate school exams visit the SFSU Testing Center, ADM 152. The transcript demonstrates your receipt of an undergraduate degree, the courses you took and grades received. The standard GPA needed for acceptance to most graduate schools is a 3.0. If your GPA is below the admittance standard, work on enhancing your personal statement, admission test scores, or gain some relevant work experience. The purpose of the personal statement is to give you the opportunity to articulate your goals and reasons for applying to graduate school.
Some schools require an interview for acceptance.
If the school does not require an interview, if would be advantageous to schedule a meeting with a faculty member or chairperson from the department to which you are applying. This meeting will provide you an opportunity to find out more about the school and program. Please refer to Graduate School Interview for more information. Evaluate various possible graduate programs. Call or write schools to request catalogues, or view their homepages on the Internet Determine test requirements, application deadlines, test dates, etc.