Overview of Grad School and What’s Required to Get In
I’ve been out of school for a few years now and just recently decided to embark on the journey of applying to grad school. Having been so far removed from the college application process for so many years, I’ve forgotten just how much work goes into the application process.
Working for an education company, one would think I’d know the in’s and out’s of all things education, but the application process was pretty intimidating, at first glance.
If anyone is considering grad school, I’ve compiled the following lists of average grad school requirements for most colleges and universities. These are just general guidelines, so be sure to double check with the programs you’re interested in, to verify any further requirements.
Please share your grad school plans in the comments below! And don’t forget to check out our grad school prep courses for the GRE, LSAT, or GMAT.
Masters or PhD Programs
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.0
Entrance Exam: GRE
Average Score on Entrance Exam: Between 151 and 170
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Personal Statement: At least one required
Med School
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.4
Entrance Exam: MCAT
Average Score on Entrance Exam: Between 25.2 and 31.6
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Personal Statement: One required
Law School
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.0
Entrance Exam: LSAT
Average Score on Entrance Exam: Between 150 and 155
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Personal Statement: One required
Business School
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.0
Entrance Exam: GMAT
Average Score on Entrance Exam: Between 550 and 600
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Personal Statement: At least 1 required
Entrance exams are administered by governing bodies with very strict guidelines. Be sure to research your specific testing center prior to your test day! Many have specific rules regarding test day procedures.
Congratulations on making it this far and good luck in applying to grad school!
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