Most US universities have two primary intakes for students –Fall and Spring. The fall intake is popular among Indian students because it starts in September. The fall semester is also the beginning of the academic year which means better opportunities for scholarships.
You will
have to start preparing a year earlier before the universities finalize
admissions in May for the fall intake.
Here is a
timeline you can follow:
May
Start your
research on graduate schools to shortlist your choice
Get GRE Practice Tests done to assess how much you need to prepare
June
Enroll for
a course to help you in GRE preparation
July
Research on
the schools you have shortlisted
Reach out
to your teachers, friends and peers for information and suggestions on programs
to study
August
Start working on your SOP (Statement of purpose)
Attempt the
GRE general test and retake it if you aren't happy with the scores
September
Finalize
your list of grad schools
Contact
your recommenders
Refine your
SOP
Register
for the November GRE test if required
October
Contact
shortlisted schools and request official transcripts
Build
contacts with students and professors in these schools
Send your
resume, personal statement to your recommenders to use as reference
November
Take the
GRE subject test and ensure scores are sent to the colleges
Ask friends
to review your personal statement
December
Submit
applications to your shortlisted schools after due verification
Keep copies of all your applications
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