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Applying for Graduate School

This guide is intended as a resource for students who are considering graduate school.

Filling Out the Application

Applying to Grad School: Step-by-Step Guide
Apply to PhD Programs
The Association of American Medical Colleges guide to applying for PhD programs.
Demystifying the Graduate School Application Process
Article from the Ecological Society of America Bulletin.
How to Apply for Graduate School | A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Prepare a Strong Graduate School Application
A guide from the Graduate School at Duke detailing how you can prepare for your graduate school application all the way from your freshman year of your undergraduate program to your graduate school interview.

Many application requirements are program specific. It's important to be aware of the university's Graduate School application requirements and any additional requirements for your specific program.

For example, these are the general requirements for Graduate Application at Sam Houston:

And these are the program specific admission requirements for the PhD in Forensic Science program in 2025-2026:

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