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Applying to graduate school may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when applying for graduate schools.

1. After researching schools, focus on at least 3 schools - a safety school (exceed the requirements), a match school (fit the requirements), and a dream school (it may be difficult to get in).
2. Make a list of all the requirements and materials needed for each school, including deadlines. All schools will require at least an official transcript, application, and application fee. Other common requirements are letters of recommendation, test scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.), personal statement, and a portfolio or examples of work you've done. Download and use our Graduate Schools Comparison Worksheet to help keep track of your information and progress.
3. Practice for your entrance exam.
4. Ask professors, supervisors, and research or academic advisors to write letters of recommendation. When asking, include your resume and anything you'd like the recommender to address in their letter. Ask for recommendations several weeks before the deadline. Don't forget to write a thank-you note afterwards!
5. If you're required to submit examples of work, ask a professor to review it for you.

Utilize the following links to find, research, and explore specific graduate school programs:

• GradSchools.com
• Petersons.com
• Princeton Review
• University of Arkansas Graduate School

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is typically used for admission into business-focused graduate schools. It tests analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is the most common standardized graduate school entrance exam. It consists of 3 parts: analytical writing, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning.

The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is a standardized test administered 6 times per year, consisting of 1 reading comprehension section, 1 analytical reasoning section, and 2 logical reasoning sections. Many law schools require that the LSAT be taken by December for admission the following fall.

Students interested in medical school will take the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). It includes 4 sections: biological and biochemical foundations of living systems; chemical and physical foundations of biological systems; psychological, social, and biological functions of behavior; and critical analysis and reasoning skills.

Most pharmacy schools require that students take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) and submit those scores as part of their application. The test covers writing, biological processes, chemical processes, critical reading, and quantitative reasoning.

Praxis Tests measure required academic skills and subject-specific content knowledge. They are taken by students entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and licensing organizations.