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When you were a child, do you remember thinking about what you wanted to be when you grew up? In high school, you started looking at the college admission process, probably worked a little bit with your counselor, and started the college application process. Of course, your dream school was at the top of the list. Did you get to attend there for your undergraduate degree?
If you’ve already finished your undergraduate degree, it may be time to think about college admission into a master’s program. Or maybe you finished your dream school postsecondary education a long time ago and now you’re ready to go back to complete your higher education.
When you’re planning to choose a selective college or a top school, you need to make an early decision on where you plan to apply. A college counselor should be able to help you, or you can use a college consultant as well. Just don’t put it off. Get started on the application process and get it in before any deadline or college applications are due.
Take a look at these tips to fully understand the college admission process and plan for your master’s application.
Master’s Degree Application
Start with the official application for your master’s degree then work through the entire process. You may end up doing multiple applications on your college search. This also means writing application essays. You can potentially use your essay more than once or tweak it slightly for a certain school’s admission process.
It’s not a bad idea to seek counselling for college admission and work with these counseling services through your application process. College admission will depend on your ability to appeal to the director of college admissions. A private counselor can work with you every step of the way to get you into your dream college.
Bachelor’s Degree Transcripts and Test Scores
Next up, you will need to be able to provide transcripts from your bachelor’s degree. This will be a means of proof that you have acquired enough credits to proceed to a master’s degree. You can work with the admission office to have transcripts sent directly to selective universities. And you will likely be required to provide an unofficial transcript upfront and then have an official transcript sent later.
If you have test scores to provide, you will need to do this as well. Selective universities often require minimum test scores for college admission. If you have any type of certificate, you can provide this as well. All of this could help enrollment professionals make an informed decision on your acceptance.
Essays and Letters of Recommendation
Before you start writing your essay, have a one-hour strategy session with your counselor. Brainstorm ideas about what to include in your personal essay. This is your place to share any nominations, professional growth, bachelor’s degree details, and more. Showcase your accomplishments to the college admission counseling team.
Gather some letters of recommendation from people who will speak highly of you. Every letter and essay should have a signature. Think of using high school counselors, college counseling, or professionals in the field. Be sure that you take a unique approach relevant to your master’s degree of choice. For example, if you want a master degree in information technology, mention your prior work experience and interest in the IT field or get a letter of recommendation from IT professionals.
Graduate Degree Program Application Submission
Once you’ve got your package prepared with all of the parts and pieces, you can send it off. Do a final check with your college consultant to be sure you’ve followed best practices. Once you submit your application, you can start planning. You will need to figure out financial aid, review the tuition, figure out what is expected, and make sure you have all of the right tools for success. Once accepted, work with college counseling and your admissions counselor to get things finalized.
