Talk with faculty in your department about graduate schools. Go to Career Services for Peterson's Guides and other reference information. Develop a list of recommended schools. Summer after Junior Year Write to graduate schools for bulletins and application forms. Write directly to the department, and request information on programs and degree requirements.
Some people choose to take admissions tests during the summer.
Write your essays and have someone in Career Services review them. You may want to visit the university and arrange a meeting with someone in the department to which you are applying. Obtain letters of recommendation. Send in completed applications. Have Registrar's office send transcripts.