Updated Timeline

Application Process To Do List

Week of November 30th
∆ Update CV and submit to all websites
∆ Attend a class or event
∆ Take care of the last two transcript requests (F/M)
∆ Write a rough draft of my Statement(s) of Purpose

Week of December 7th
∆ Revise Statement(s) of Purpose
∆ Have folks review Statement(s) of Purpose
∆ Work on research papers (required topics are different at each of the schools, so will need to write a few)
∆ Make another 1-2 contacts at schools or attend another class or event

Week of December 14th
∆ Send reminders to recommenders, as needed
∆ Have folks review research papers and revised Statement(s) of Purpose
∆ Continue revisions on research papers and Statement(s) of Purpose
∆ Are transcripts in?
∆ Make another contact or two at schools?

Week of December 21st
∆ Have folks review draft Statement(s) of Purpose and research papers
∆ Keep revising Statement(s) of Purpose and research papers
∆ Complete all four of the applications, aside from the Statements of Purpose and research papers

Week of December 28th
∆ If possible, have folks do a final review of written works/revise
∆ Complete and Submit applications by January 5th at the latest
∆ Complete financial aid applications in first few days after submitting the school applications (also due January 11th)