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Grad school search

Essay Triage

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path includes school
group by filename
sort by due

Program selection

Here’s how I narrowed down my options:

• total available programs - Largest possible scope w/ relevant info attached
• minimum viable programs - Noncompensatory eliminations based on location and input from [[ Fleitas ]]
• compatible programs - Reduced by orientation, research, and clinic alignment.
• programs by the numbers - the compatible programs list, quantified
• their performance - the final list of suitable programs
• the list - my new final final list

Timeline

June - August

• Narrow potential PsyD programs to 20-40 #gradsearch
• Narrow potential PsyD programs to 20 max #gradsearch
• Identify MSW fallbacks (to 20 cap) #gradsearch

August - September

• Download program info and applications #gradsearch
• Identify requirements for all programs #gradsearch

September - October

• Request copies of transcripts, inspect for omissions or errors #gradsearch ✅ 2022-10-23
• CV #gradsearch
• Calculate application costs #gradsearch ✅ 2022-10-23

October - November

• Prepare packets to give to recommenders #gradsearch
• Request letters of rec #gradsearch
• Arrange for registrar to send transcripts to schools #gradsearch

November - December

• Complete applications #gradsearch
• Submit applications #gradsearch
• Verify applications have been received #gradsearch

January - March

• Ensure all letters have been sent #gradsearch
• Complete FAFSA #gradsearch
• Prepare for admission interviews #gradsearch

April - May

• If backups make early offers, contact top choices #gradsearch
• Accept offer and turn down any less-preferred offers #gradsearch
• Finalize financial aid arrangements #gradsearch
• Inform letter writers of outcome #gradsearch