Choose the Right Program with Confidence
Feeling overwhelmed by the number of grad school options? Selecting the best graduate program for your goals is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make in your academic journey. This free Grad School Selection Rubric gives you a clear, structured framework to evaluate and compare programs, so you can make the best choice with confidence.
🔹 What You’ll Get in This Free Guide:
- Criteria Checklist: Evaluate programs based on key factors like research opportunities, funding, location, and faculty.
- Weighted Scoring System: Prioritize what matters most to you with a scoring system that fits your goals.
- Comparison Grid: Easily compare programs side by side.
- Questions to Ask: A list of must-ask questions for program directors, faculty, and current students.
- Mistakes to Avoid: Avoid common pitfalls when researching and choosing programs.
🔹 Why This Rubric?
- 📚 Developed by an Admissions Expert – Learn directly from professionals who have helped students navigate graduate school decisions for years.
- 🔍 Clear & Actionable – This is not just a checklist—it’s a step-by-step tool designed to make your decision-making process easier and more organized.
- 🌟 Proven Success – Use a structured rubric that has helped countless applicants identify and get into their ideal programs.
🔹 How This Rubric Stands Out
This rubric is not a generic tool—it is designed specifically for:
- PhD & Master’s Applicants: Tailored criteria that align with graduate-level academic goals.
- Customizable Weighting: Adapt the scoring system to match your unique priorities (e.g., funding may matter more to some, while research focus may be key for others).
- Interactive Use: Use the rubric digitally or print it out for easy note-taking during your grad school research.