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Checklist for Graduate School Application [15 Items]

Raghuram Sukumar —  January 31, 2010 — 53 Comments

If you are applying for Masters Degree in US Colleges and Universities, here is a list of documents you need to prepare and send it along with the application package.

  1. Graduate School Application (Online or Paper)
  2. If submitting Application Online, send confirmation page
  3. Application Fee ( if paying by check or draft)
  4. Letters of Recommendation
  5. Statement of Purpose
  6. Resume [ Resume - India vs US ]
  7. Bank Statement
  8. Financial Affidavit
  9. Transcripts
  10. First and Last Page of your Passport
  11. Copy of GRE and TOEFL Score Report
  12. Extra Curricular Certificates
  13. Portfolio (if any)
  14. Abstract of your research paper and projects
  15. Index Page of Documents

Some of you might argue, it’s not required to send copy of GRE and TOEFL score report, but it’s good idea to send 2 additional pages. It’s not going to cost you much, eventhough universities require scores to be forward by ETS.

So, if you think above list is missing some documents, leave a comment below. Also, if you any questions on how to send the above documents, let us know, more instructions can be included here.

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53 responses to Checklist for Graduate School Application [15 Items]

  1. Imran Slote February 24, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I have done IELTS and my I-20 is about to come, but I don’t have my GMAT score yet, it is not the requirement of the university. Do I need this score to get the F1-visa.

    Reply
    • HSB Counselor February 26, 2013 at 7:02 AM

      Hi Imran, As you have been offered admission without GMAT scores you don’t need the scores for visa processing. Carry appropriate documents mentioning, GMAT scores were not asked for admissions by the concerned University.
      For visa you need an admission offer. You can mention there was’nt any GMAT score requirement for the specific programme.
      All the best!

      Reply
  2. prathyusha k December 2, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Hello sir,
    I gave my IELTS instead of TOEFL and scored band-6.5. i did my masers of Science in Biotechnology from VIT University . My percentage is above 85% from schooling till now. I am yet to take my GRE . just preparing for it and am about to take my exam in the month of feb. I wanted to apply for Ph.D programme in USA for august or september.Infact Im not aware of which university to choose and the deadline to apply. I am very confused and clueless. I have other things like transcripts, recommendation letters, SOP,CV and the rest to be sent to the university ready. I appeal you kindly guide me on this regard….

    Reply
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  4. oppong frederick May 22, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I want to have my MSc degree in the U.S and I don’t know how it can be possible. I need your help.

    Reply
  5. Divyansh February 28, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Hi,
    Thank you for all the information you provide. I am currently in my 2nd year of BE studies. Your blog extensively covers all aspect of graduate application and admission. But i want you to shed some light on opportunities in USA for undergrad students in India(eg- internships, research projects etc.) as these would add a lot of weightage to our application.

    Reply
  6. leo December 30, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    can anybody please tell me…which documents need to be sent to the admission office and which to the department..like for example…the extracurricular certificates…Should we send it to the department or to the admission office.Also can we send the work experience certificate as well?..
    My profile :
    GRE : 1410
    TOEFL : 113
    CGPA : 7.7/10
    Stream : MS in food science
    I applied to 5 universities for fall 2011 .I didnt get any fianancial aid last time .I am applying again this fall 2012.

    Reply
  7. swapnil December 26, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    I want to know that can we send our toefl score later as soon as we get the scores. because I am having my exam on 5th of feb 2012? and I am ready with all the necessary documents except toefl score.

    Reply
  8. Fadunsin Adedayo Timothy December 15, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    HSB, please can I have your e mail through which you can guide me more closely. Kindly send me a list of universities i can apply to. Thanks

    Reply
  9. Kiran December 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Hi HSB,

    I have a doubt regarding the checklist.
    Is it mandatory to send 10th and 10+2 score cards ?
    If yes, should we send it in a sealed and attested cover.

    Thank you in advance

    Reply
  10. sara October 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I NEED SOME INFORMATION ABOUT NEW GRE
    Is 3500 words useful again

    Reply
  11. balaji August 18, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Would it be worth to send blood donation certificate along with application packet

    Reply
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