Applying to Graduate School
This page contains resources for undergraduate students applying to graduate school in the social sciences.
Applying to Graduate school is no simple task. You need to plan ahead and work with a professor/advisor to develop your application materials. On this page you'll find advice on the graduate school application timeline, advice for developing your materials, and examples of those materials.
General Guides
Getting in Gracefully - A Guide to Applying to Graduate School
Application Timeline - One Year Plan
Kisses of Death - What not to do...
The Basic Application Materials
Curriculum Vita
Documenting Your Experiences - How to write a CV
Example Student CV
Personal Statement
Tips for Writing a Strong Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Who to ask and how to get them
Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
GRE Practice Exams and Study Materials
Disclaimer: Almost all materials and advice will be useful for any students interested in the social sciences, but they are specific to psychology. If you are interested in sociology, communication, political science, or another social science, be sure to ask your professor or advisor for advice due to the small differences between academic disciplines.