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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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