Timeline Advisory

Activity Chart - Timeline advisory for admission to MS / Ph.D. programs

MONTH Year preceding the admissions / commencement of the course Year of admissions / commencement of course

Jan

 

 

PREPARE FOR YOUR GRE / GMAT / TOEFL
(10-12 weeks of focused work suffices)

Follow up and reconfirm the status of your application and materials sent / received at the schools

Feb

Complete all your financial documentation

March

Receive the good news of results from Universities

April

Submit your financial docs for I20

May

  • Finalize your school
  • Apply for education loans
  • Complete Visa formalities

June

  • Take GRE / GMAT / TOEFL early
  • Start ESSAYS

 

July

  • Arrive at the university campus early to check any financial assistance possible, to get comfortable
  • Start your sessions

August

 

Sept

  • Short list the Course / University
  • Retake GRE / GMAT, if needed

 

October

  • Engage with an inspiring Prof., if keen on research
  • Apply for WES credentials, if any school requires

 

November

  • Check all scholarships available
  • Check for deadlines and requirements
  • Get all your undergrad transcripts in place
  • Get all your SOPs, ESSAYS, LORs in place

 

December

  • Finish all online Applications formalities
  • Send application packets