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Graduate Preparation Component

Oklahoma State University


Junior Year

  • August-September: Begin search for sources of financial aid for graduate school
  • September-June: Create and maintain contacts with potential reference writers through coursework, mentored research, internships, etc.
  • January-February: Scholars will begin their research on potential graduate schools and request information and applications
  • February-May: Develop Graduate School portfolio
  • January – March: Scholars will begin Online GRE preparation classes
  • Schedule summer GRE Test

Senior Year

  • August-September: Request financial information from programs and other sources
  • September-December: Commit to top 3 choices of graduate school and complete application process
  • September-December: Complete all financial aid applications
  • September-December: Prepare writers for letters of recommendation; provide them with necessary forms, sample letter, and a brief resume
  • September-December: Last chance for the GRE test; take subject tests if required
  • January-March: Meet all deadlines
  • January-March: Confirm that letters have been received by deadline
  • April-May: Inform OK-LSAMP and letter writers of outcomes of applications

 

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