| ACTIVITY | SUGGESTED TIME |
| Start earning good grades | Freshman |
| Approach faculty about research experience | Sophomore/Junior |
| Seek related work/volunteer experience | Sophomore/Junior |
| Request information on the GRE | Junior |
| Take GRE | Summer Before or Fall of Senior Year |
| Request information on graduate programs | Junior/Senior |
| Finalize decision about which programs to apply to | Early Fall Senior Year |
| Request faculty to write letters of recommendation | Mid-Fall Senior Year |
| Perfect your Statement of Purpose | Mid-Fall Senior Year |
| Submit applications and check deadline for each application | Late Fall, Winter Break, Senior Year |
| Check to be sure your applications are complete | Late Fall Winter Break Winter Senior Year |
| Interviewing (if applicable) | Late Fall Winter Break Winter/Spring Senior |