| Apply to at least 6 schools: 2 reaches, 2 matches and 2 safeties. Try to find a school you think you will get in that has rolling admissions (ex. U. of Pittsburgh, U. of Michigan) because if you hear a yes response early, you will feel better while waiting for other responses. Really think about what you want to study and look for a close fit of program/interests. Look at the on-line applications and see how much time you want to put into these applications. Some are really quick and easy and others (Stanford, for ex.)
take a long time to complete. Start your essay this summer. |