Letters of Recommendation
Nearly all graduate schools require 3 letters of recommendation. Most schools prefer that at least 2 or the 3 letters come from professors familiar with your academic work. Now is the time to get to know your professors! Participate in class, go to office hours, and ask questions. If the professor knows you well, he or she will be more likely to write a glowing letter of recommendation.
Select recommenders that can comment on both your intellectual and personal attributes. In addition to professors, consider asking university administrators, internship/co-op supervisors, study abroad faculty and advisors, and employers. When you make an appointment with a potential recommender, come prepared with:
- transcript
- resume
- admissions essays
- courses you've taken with them
- professional goals
- due date for the application
- copy of the application recommendation forms
Allow recommenders plenty of time to write the letter and be sure to thank them. Writing a letter takes time and effort! Express your appreciation by making the process as easy as possible and by sending a follow-up thank you card or e-mail.
Entrance Exams
GRE
The GRE includes sections on analytical writing, verbal ability and quantitative ability. The test is offered all year long. To register for the test, click here.
GRE Subject Tests - including the Psychology Subject Test - are offered in November, December, and April. Not all subjects require a subject test. Visit http://www.ets.org/ for more information.
Need help studying for the GRE? Click on the links below.
Kaplan
Princeton Review
LSAT
The LSAT is extremely important to the law school admissions process. The test is offered 4 times a year but many law schools ask that you take the test in December for admission the following fall. However, taking the test in June or October assures you will have time to retake the test, if need be.
For more information, go to:
LSAC
Need help studying for the LSAT? Click on the link below.
LSAT test
