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The following is a partial list of questions for you to build on, review and ask the various graduate school representatives. Utilizing this list will help you to be confident in approaching the graduate school representatives. More importantly, by learning more about graduate schools you will be better equipped to prayerfully consider your options in line with the Lord's will for your life.
• What is the reputation of the college/university?
• What is the reputation of the academic area I am seeking?
• What are the General Requirements as well as the Degree Requirements in my field of study?
• What do I need to do for acceptance as a graduate student in your program, e.g. the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), admission requirements and deadlines?
• How many credit hours are required to complete the program?
• How many credits can I take each semester?
• How many credits will it take to defer a college loan if I have one?
• How many credits are required to be full-time or part-time?
• Are there financial aid sources that will not be available to me if I attend only part time?
• How is the class schedules structured?
• What about fellowships or assistantships? What other financial aid information is available?
• How rigorous is the program?
• How would you describe the climate of the campus?
• Please describe the degree areas available?
• Why should I attend your graduate school?
• What is the success rate of your graduates upon graduation?
• What other information can you give me to help me with my research?