Information ion provided by
“Pocket Guide to Grad Admissions” booklet
offered from The Princeton Review
Thinking about your future? You probably are, otherwise you wouldn’t be here. To help guide you through the process of applying to graduate school, we have put together some resources for you to explore as you consider this option.
Did you know? Each year, a half million (that’s 500,000) students apply to medical, law, business and graduate schools throughout this county. Some get in and some don’t and the key to their success is in the details. Follow the links below for specific information regarding graduate schools, the application process, and what you can do to get ahead of your peers.
Some truths about graduate school that are consistent regardless of what you are looking to do…
- Grades do matter...and they matter a lot.
- Higher standardized test scores always help; lower test scores often (but not always) hurt.
- Your experiences set you apart.
- Personalized letters of recommendation always help, whether they required pieces of the application or not.
As you consider working toward a higher level degree, note that there are four main tracks to graduate or professional school. Follow the links below for specific information about each.
Graduate School Medical School
The admissions process for getting into graduate school can be difficult. One specifically difficult area is taking and succeeding with entrance exams. Below is a list of the graduate entrance exams:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
The Internet has made the search for the right school easier than ever. Below, you will find a list of the top sites that will provide you with everything you need to know to make an informed decision about graduate programs and the schools where they are housed.

