DECIDING

There is more more to worry about once you have been accepted. If you are lucky enough to have choices you are actually in a great position. At this point you will be able to weigh things like quality of education, location, financial situation, and professors. It is a great idea to talk to others and get their thoughts. It is also very important to visit the campus and talk with some students to get a feel for the school and the program.

How do I pick?

Choosing grad schools to apply to is obviously your first step after picking what you want to study. An online earch is a good place to start; finding the program you want, where you want to be. Here is one good site for this. Click on 'General Search.' Select what you want to study, followed by the states/countries you plan on living. (You can select more than one at a time by holding down 'ctrl' as you click your other choices.)You'll find a list of schools to consider that meet both of those criteria. From here, find and visit each individual school's website. Request more information and an application.

The next step is reminiscent of the search you might've done near the end of high school. Visit these potential schools - meet professors, tour the school, find out about housing and other questions you may have. Apply to the schools you're still interested in, following their deadlines and requirements. Keep the list short - the application fee is usually around $50 and is non-refundable. From here, it's up to you - pick between the schools that accept you.