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One of the greatest strengths of the United States graduate
level education system is the size and scope of available
educational options. However, it is precisely this magnitude
of available choices that makes choosing a graduate level
education in the United States a seemingly daunting and impossible
task. Given the breadth of options, making a choice seems
impossible. Then there's getting accepted to the best choice
to worry about. Fortunately, the United States Department
of State is here to help.
Choosing the Best Graduate
Program for You
Students should exercise careful decision-making when
choosing between the thousands of degree-granting colleges
and universities and the many graduate programs offered by
each institution of higher learning. This section offers a
four-step approach to guide the process.
Admission Requirements
and Entrance Examinations
Admission to most graduate schools requires a strong academic
background, command of the English language, adequate financial
resources, and perhaps a strong score on a standardized test
like the Graduate Record Exam.
Preparing Successful
Applications
Application packages require a great deal of preparation
and planning. This section gives some information to guide
the process to follow and the materials to submit.
The Application Process:
A Timetable and Checklist
Plan to begin higher education searches a year in advance.
This timetable gives some specifics regarding what should
be done and by when.
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