A lot of people have told me that the candidate’s fit for particular masters program is crucial for admission. If I want to pursue masters in say, chemical engineering, what would the schools want to find from me?
First, you have to fit the theoretical orientation. For example if you seek a graduate degree in counseling don’t
enroll in a school that focuses on experimental psychology. Second, pay attention to field experiences, internship, theses. For example, where are the external requirements located such as schools, clinics, or labs. Third, go over program requirements and what us taught in class to understand the academic interest. If these look good to you, investigate financial assistance and merit aid, the number of students in the program and graduates, ready access to doctoral training, facilities, library, technology, etc. income. Also consider if this is somewhere you would like to live and has things you enjoy and meets your requirements four training, then apply. Unlike undergrad, your contacts will mostly be students in your and related programs so it is much more like living in a neighborhood where you are known and missed
The biggest factor in “fit” is going to be your research experience and interests compared to those of the faculty at the school(s) in question.