This paper offers guidelines and recommendations for students applying to graduate school. It discusses motivations for attending graduate school, as well as the process of selecting and applying to specific universities. The paper recommends talking to faculty and graduate students, writing to professional associations, and attending professional…

Alabama's primary competitor in recruiting is in-state rival Auburn University which lures away roughly one in eight of UA's admitted students. Two factors stand above all others in attracting students to UA--academic reputation and social activities reputation. Factors following distantly are a visit to the UA campus, financial assistance and the…