1. Arin Miller Midwest Representative Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences

2. Be a part of the percentage…

3.  Check application requirements and deadlines.  Minimum test scores and GPA required.  School codes needed for sending standardized test.  Which transcripts need submitted?  Application fee/fee waivers.

4.  Careful of online applications › Creating user name/password › Upload all required documents  Watch for common mistakes › Grammar, incomplete thoughts, etc.  DOUBLE CHECK!  Confidently submit

5.  Strike a balance between past and future › Keep it relevant › Personal, educational, professional  Know the program › What compelled you to apply? › Show the committee you did your homework  Fill the gaps › Address and explain inconsistencies

6.  Write positively and proactively › Do not address gaps as an excuse › Address obstacle with positive result  Speak from the heart › Speak openly and honestly › Introduce your unique self

7.  Review submitted paperwork (application, test scores, transcripts, past experience, etc.)  Practice possible questions: › What do you hope to gain from this program? › Where would you see yourself in 10 years? › Strengths and weaknesses? › Why did you decide to apply here? › How would your professors describe you?

8.  Look like a professional student › Treat like a job interview  Express your desire for graduate school › Why do you want to be here?  Why are you a good fit?  Show your true self › Add a personal touch

9.  Proper follow up after application › Check that it has been received › Expected acceptance notice  Proper follow up after interview › Thank you

10. Arin Miller amiller@kgi.edu www.kgi.edu