**1. Deadlines:**

   - Applications Accepted: Year-round or specific intervals wrt semester?

     - Fall Matriculation Deadline: March 15 est

     - Spring Matriculation Deadline: August 15 est

     - Summer Admission Deadline:

   - Ensure Timely Submission of ALL Required Materials


**2. Application Requirements:**

   **A. Personal Information:**

      - Full Name

      - Date and Place of Birth

      - Permanent and Current Addresses

      - Names and Email Addresses of Recommenders

      - Criminal and Academic Misconduct History

      - Citizenship Proof

      - State residency history proof

      

   **B. Academic History:**

      - List of Schools, Colleges and Universities Attended

      - Official or Unofficial Transcripts from ALL Institutions

      - Transcripts Must Display Degrees Earned with Date of Conferral

      

   **C. For International Applicants:**

      - TOEFL or IELTS Score

      - SAT or GRE Score

      

   **D. Other Information:**

      - Ethnicity

      - Residency

      - U.S. Military Affiliation

      - Awards, Recognitions, Fellowships, Scholarships

      - Other Universities to you may be Applying to

      

**3. Application Review Process:**

   - Decisions Commence Approximately 2-12 Weeks After Deadline

   - Decisions Released 2-24 Weeks After Deadline

   - Avoid Inquiring About Decision Status, as It May Delay Review Process

   - Follow-up Email with Specific Timetable Sent to All Applicants After Deadline

   

**4. Recommendations:**

   - Select Recommenders Familiar with Your Scholarly Characteristics

   - Preferably Current or Former Teachers and Supervisors


Note: Ensure Compliance with All Application Requirements to Avoid Rejection or Indefinite 



**Documentation and Application Details:**

- Include transcripts from ALL schools/colleges/universities attended for academic credit.

- Answer all questions succinctly and directly.

- Upload supporting documents into the application.

- Submit a résumé, as it's required for evaluation.

- Ensure truthful responses to the "Yes/No" questions in the application.


**Referrals and References:**

Type of ReferenceRequirements
Academic ReferencesProfessors who taught you relevant courses
Work ReferencesSupervisors with direct knowledge of your skills
Excluded ReferencesPeers, family, friends, or irrelevant individuals
Required CredentialsCredentials related to the field to demonstrate competence


**Exclusion of Irrelevant Information:**

- Avoid discussing motivations or experiences predating school for bachelors applications or predating college for graduate applications.

- Refrain from listing coursework already detailed in transcripts unless necessary to illustrate relevant concepts.

- For graduate school; exclude hobbies, personal interests, or non-related aspects of life from your application.

- Omit non-graded, non-academic-credit coursework.

- For graduate school; exclude pre-undergraduate background as it's irrelevant to graduate school.


**Common Application Problems and Solutions:**

- Avoid submitting out-of-date transcripts for in-progress school/degrees.

- Ensure transcripts are concise (less than 10 pages) and display the conferral date for completed degrees.

- Provide explanations for poor school, undergraduate and/or graduate GPAs if applicable.


**General Advice for Graduate School Applications:**

- Start early and organize all necessary documents well in advance of the application deadline.

- Research the program thoroughly to tailor your application to the specific requirements and expectations.

- Highlight any relevant experiences, achievements, or skills that demonstrate your readiness for graduate-level coursework.

- Seek feedback from mentors, advisors, or professionals in the field to strengthen your application materials.

- Double-check all application components for accuracy and completeness before submission.

- Follow any additional instructions or guidelines provided by the university or program.


**Additional Tips:**

- Attend information sessions or webinars hosted by the university to gain insights into the application process and program offerings.

- Connect with current students or alumni of the program to learn about their experiences and gain valuable insights.

- Consider reaching out to faculty members or potential advisors to express your interest in their research areas or academic interests.

- Be proactive in addressing any potential weaknesses in your application, such as low GPA or limited research experience, by providing context or evidence of growth and improvement.

- Stay organized and maintain clear communication with the admissions office or program coordinators throughout the application process.


**Researching Tuition and Fees:**

- Visit the university's website and navigate to the section on tuition costs.

- Locate the page titled "View Tuition Costs by Semester" or a similar resource.

- Identify the section for bahelor/graduate-level programs, which may include Rates for Local Campus, Online, Study Abroad, Specialty Programs, Executive Education Programs, etc.

- Find the specific degree and program you are interested in and look for the program's tuition and fees by credit hour.


**Determining Costs:**

- Determine the number of hours (or credits) you plan to take for all your semesters.

- Determine whether you will pay in-state or out-of-state tuition.

- Understand the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition rates.


**Additional Advice for Applying to University:**

- Start the application process early to ensure you have enough time to gather all necessary documents and information.

- Research financial aid options, scholarships, and grants to help offset program costs.

- Consider the overall affordability of the program, including living expenses, textbooks, and other associated costs.

- Reach out to the university's financial aid office or admissions department if you have any questions or need clarification on tuition and fees.

- Explore opportunities for part-time work or assistantships within the university to help cover expenses.

- Keep track of important deadlines for submitting financial aid applications, scholarship applications, and the university's application for admission.

- Consider creating a budget to manage your expenses throughout your academic program and beyond.

- Seek advice from current students or alumni of the program to gain insights into their experiences with tuition costs and financial aid opportunities.

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