ATTN: Graduating Seniors!!!

Preparing for Graduate School

Graduation is quickly approaching and many of you plan to continue your journey of higher education by applying to graduate school. There are a few things that you must have in order to begin preparing for entrance into Graduate School.  For most graduate schools, depending on the program of study, usually there are a limited number of spots available in a program. In such cases, only the most highly qualified candidates are offered admissions. The decision to admit an applicant is based primarily on a combination of the following criteria:

1.     Quality of undergraduate and previous graduate work,

2.     GRE/GMAT Scores,

3.     Letters of Recommendation,

4.     Evidence of potential success for graduate studies, and

5.     Available space in the program

Application for admission into the Graduate School at Alabama A&M University includes the following:

1.     Completed official application for admission to Graduate Studies and a non-refundable application fee. 

2.     Two official transcripts from each collegiate institution you have attended which must be mailed directly to the School of Graduate Studies Office, Alabama A&M University, P.O. Box 998, Normal, AL 35762.

3.     Official test scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required for all programs except for the MBA which requires the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores.

4.     Two letters of recommendation on official “Letter of Recommendation” forms as provided by the University.

5.     Details on any professional work experience.

6.     Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic preparation in their proposed area of study.

7.     Other requirements may be specified by the particular degree program to which you are applying.

To be admitted unconditionally, applicants must:

1.     Have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

2.     Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5

3.     Submit a minimum score of 400 on the verbal and 400 on the quantitative portions of the GRE. MBA students are required to have a minimum GMAT score of 350.

4.     Meet all program-specific requirements.

The time to begin preparing for graduate school is NOW! Begin contacting the University Testing Center to inquire about signing up to take the GRE. Information concerning tests, dates, and procedures can be obtained from the Testing Services Office. To register for a test, please visit 200 Buchanan Hall or call 256.372.5645.

Jasmine, OASiS GSA