Application Timeline
Spring-summer
--Research schools and departments
August-October
--Register and Take General/subject GRE
--Contact Student Financial Services for GRE fee reduction, if eligible.
September
--All schools are chosen
--Draft Personal Statement
October 1st
--Fill out Applications w/ Pencil
~ Writing samples
~ speak w/ faculty about recommendation
~ Compile financial information (SAR, Taxes, *Fee Waivers*)
October 15th
--Get feedback on Personal statement
Late October
--Type application
November 1st
--Request transcript & Complete Statement of Purpose for each school.
--Request Faculty Recommendations (provide personal statement)
Late November
--Assemble & Package Application
December 10
--Deadline for mailing complete applications.
This is a rough timeline to get you started. Depending on your program's deadline dates, you may need to adjust this timeline to meet your needs.