If you are planning to apply to graduate school, it’s best to start early so you have plenty of time to complete all the necessary steps. Click the image to review a six-month sample timeline for an applicant who wants to enter graduate school in the fall.

Please recognize that this plan can be adjusted depending on your situation. However, you do want to leave enough time to craft a great application, resolve unforeseen problems (a lost transcript, a tardy recommender) and submit with time to spare.