Timeline Advisory

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	Take GRE / GMAT / TOEFL early Start ESSAYS	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