Tips for Applying to
Graduate School
Learn more about how to prepare to be a competitive applicant for graduate school. Below are some tips on what to do as an undergraduate and things to highlight in the graduate application, and general tips when applying.
General Tips
- Start early and work on your graduate application the summer before you plan to apply.
- There are a range of free and low cost GRE test preparation materials including free practice exam on the ETS website.
- ETS also offers exam fee reduction to those who are in financial need.
- Know the application deadlines for the programs you are applying to. They vary for each institution and program. Click here to view UCI’s graduate program deadlines.
- Make sure all parts of your application have been received:
- GRE scores (if necessary)
- Electronic letters of recommendation submitted
- For information about graduate school at UC please visit: http://www.ucop.edu/graduate-studies/_files/whats-next.pdf
Tool: Timeline for Preparation