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Graduate Admissions Essentials Quiz

Test your knowledge about the graduate admissions process with our interactive quiz designed for prospective students. Whether you're new to the application process or seeking to refresh your understanding, this quiz covers all the essential topics.

Understand application requirements
Learn about transcript submission
Discover testing requirements and deadlines

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If I want to obtain a certification, what do I select as my Major on ApplyTexas?

Non-degree

Certification

If I completed my baccalaureate degree at SHSU, do I have to send an official transcript to Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs?

No, we will take care of it if you ask us to.

No, we pull it automatically.

Yes, please contact the Registrar's office to submit it to us.

Will I have to take the GRE?

It is at the discretion of the program department, please contact your program advisor

All graduate prorgams require GRE

If I want to change majors, do I have to submit a new application, transcripts, and other documents?

You will have to reapply, we will move only transcripts and test scores upon request.

Yes, re-apply, we will move all documents automatically.

No, you will not have to reapply. We can make the change within our system.

Do all programs have the same deadline for admission?

No, some require earlier deadlines but may stilla accept after the deadline

Yes, all deadlines are the same and are considered strict.

What GRE, GMAT, or MAT scores do I need to be accepted into graduate school?

There is no set minimum score needed for admission. The score on the admission test is just one of several factors considered for admission.

Each program requires at least a 200-300

I don't graduate until May, can I still apply an be accepted without a degree?

Yes, some programs will offer ocnditional admission and will update to regular admission after the degree is conferred and we recieve the updated transcript.

No, you will need to have a degree before you can begin the application process.

A student calls and wants to know their status, you see this student has been denied what do you do?

Tell the student they not meet our admission requirements and let them know why.

Encourage them to contact their program advisor, as they make the admission decisions, do not provide their admission decision.

How long can a student take to complete the program?

6 years from the initial semester

There is no time limit.

What happens if I sit out a semester?

The student will need to re-apply if they skip any term.

The admission decision is valid for one year after enrollment.

Can I transfer in classes from another program?

Most graduate programs that accept transfer hours allow a maximum of six graduate hours to be transferred. However, it is up to the program.

No, graduate programs can not transfer credits.

If I have a Bachelor's degree but I want to take more classes, what do I apply as?

Non-degree post bac student - Graduate Application

Returning student - Undergraduate Application

I have a degree from a US institution, will I need to provide TOEFL scores?

Yes, if you were not born in the US

I am an international student, will you internally review my transcript?

Yes

You will be required to submit a third party transcript evaluation to determine if your degree is equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree

Are all admission requirements the same for all graduate programs?

Each program has different requirements, refer to the catalog for each.

Yes, each program has the same requirements.

For admission, do you need just my transcript from the Bachelor degree?

Yes, that is the only document required.

Check for each program, as many programs require all transcripts from each instution attended.

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