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Graduate and School Program Research Worksheet
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Instructions:
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1. Gather information for up to 10 graduate/law school programs.
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2. Complete the following for each program to help you document your findings and make an informed decision when you are ready.
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3. Once basic reseach is finished, we recommend connecting with alumni from programs of interest to gain a deeper understanding of programs
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School 1School 2School 3School 4School 4School 5School 6School 7School 8School 9School 10
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Basic program information
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Institution name
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Degree Type
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Program name
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College/School program is housed under
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Program Start (Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer)
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Program Website
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Program Length
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Location
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City, State, Country
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Type (Public/Private)
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Program Adaptability
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Instruction mode (On-line/In-Person/ Hybrid)
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Part-time or Full-Time
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Evening/Night
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Admission
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Application Status (i.e. accepted, declined, waitlisted)
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Placement tests required? If yes, score ranges per school
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GPA (score ranges per school)
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Application Fee (ask if you can receive an application fee waiver!)
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Application Start
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Application Deadline
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 # of Personal statements required
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Personal Statement status (i.e. all sent to schools, all requested)
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Resume/CV status (i.e. updated, needs to be reviewed, turned in)
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Transcript(s) from all schools submitted (yes/no)
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Addenda/supplemental essays (i.e. required, drafts started, turned in)
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Admissions Email
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Admissions Phone
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Admissions Contact
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Special admission requirements?
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Demographics
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Size of Cohort
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Size of School (student population)
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Diversity of student, staff and faculty communities
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Activities
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Clubs, Student Organizations
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Law school specific
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Clinics for experiential learning
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Ph.D. specific
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Do you need a master's before you apply?
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Master's degree available (Terminal master's)?
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Personal research interest
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Faculty of interest
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Research labs within program
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Campus Visits
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When
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Financial Aid
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FAFSA form required and submitted?
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Deadlines
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Additional required financial forms
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Scholarships and grants
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Fellowships & assistantship funding
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Tuition
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Tuition (Resident)
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Tuition (Non-Resident)
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Cost of attendance (COA)
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Tuition + fees + living expenses minus any scholarships/grants
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Special notes
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