<p>If I want to begin grad school in Fall '10, when is a reasonable time for me to begin seriously planning looking at different schools, studying for the GRE, getting my letters of rec, etc? Was wondering what a good timeline would be. I know it's definitely probably too late for Fall '09 entrance. Thanks for your input! I'm talking 1-2 year MA/MS programs here, not pHD, etc, which understandably require a great deal more of planning.</p>
<p>Why is it too late for Fall 2009 entry? If you start planning now you should be fine. Many schools have deadlines in December and January, so if you get on the ball now you will make it.</p>
<p>You can start by contacting professors now and asking if they would be willing to write letters. Better now since many will have a little more time because of the summer break. Also do a search on schools that offer your intended field of study. </p>
<p>As for the GRE, if you take the test in November, the scores will make it to your schools by December.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot sgk - I want to push it back to Fall '10 because I am actually not entirely decided on my intended field of study. I have a rough idea that I would like to pursue educational technology based on my undergrad internship and work experience, but since I graduated early and haven't yet started to work (will be starting my position soon,) I thought it best to wait for work to start and build some experience and see if this new position changes or solidifies my interest. But I suppose once work starts I will be able to tell fairly quickly whether or not I am enjoying it, so I will keep your advice about Fall '09 in mind. Thanks again!</p>
<p>I didn't really start the search seriously until the fall of my senior year, since prior to that my interests were very amorphous and I had a hard time understanding what I wanted to do in grad school.</p>
<p>Never too early.</p>
<p>^^^</p>
<p>I agree</p>
<p>I disagree with the above two posts -- it's too early if you aren't sure what you want to do.</p>
<p>I like your choice to get some work experience first, but you can also start prepping for the GRE too. Since the scores are good for 5 years. If you can kill that this year, it will be one less thing for you to worry about come time for everything else. Good luck.</p>
<p>Agree with Molly and sgk, graduate school is a huge commitment and should be given ample thought before undertaking it.</p>