If you don’t have an envisioned goal in mind, it might be worth waiting until you do before you apply.

Many seniors apply to jobs and advanced degree programs “just in case” they don’t get the job of their dreams.

Careful internal research – self-assessment – will make this task a bit easier.

International graduate school is an attractive choice for many students and alumni.

Get a sense of the culture and climate for minority students at your graduate school of interest.

Entrance examinations are intended to evaluate your competency.

It will take time and effort to identify, evaluate and apply to the located schools.

Alumni insight is an invaluable and critical part of the evaluation process and identification of suitable programs.

Develop a decision matrix or Excel spread sheet to easily evaluate the programs.

Fees, application costs, moving expenses, etc. can quickly mount for a graduate student.

Some graduate programs do not grant a deferred status. Carefully review this option with the schools that interest you.

Following a time line is essential for graduate school applications.

Applicants may have an opportunity to transfer their materials to the next decision period.

Your standing against the core five variables will be compared to other applicants.

How to evaluate a program for your professional, intellectual and academic needs.

Funding patterns vary and may not be able to offer a substantial aid package to international students.

Many of these questions sound like interview questions and might be derived from actual candidate interviews.

Admissions committees frequently change their essay questions to better reflect developing aspects of their programs.

A comprehensive list of US and International Universities.

Some programs may allow this option; others may frown upon it.

Summer ‘bridge’ programs are intensive training for students seeking concentrated introduction to management principles and practices.

Your partner’s needs and interests might be factored into the matrix of issues surrounding your final decisions.