Quick thoughts about getting into Grad School

• Start early.
• Apply to specific faculty as well as to particular schools.
• Get a high GPA.
• Get a high GRE score.
• Get letters of recommendations from people who know you well; ask early and provide completed forms and stamped envelope give them resumes so they will be able to comment on you more thoroughly.
• Get lots of research experience.
• Spend time on your personal essay — explain deficiencies in your academic record (when appropriate).
• Apply to three tiers of schools: wish list schools, realistic schools, and back-up schools.

Amy Marcus-Newhall