You need to speak with people at you prospective universities. Depending on the program, it is always good to have spoken with members of the department that you wish to enter. You need to understand the current research interests of the department, because these are the people who will be advising you on your own research. Also, if your interests aren't in line with the department, that tends to weaken your chances of getting in. Research, research, research. Your choice in graduate school is very important. You can be there for up as many as six years, depending on your program. (I am applying to PH.D programs.) So make sure that it is where you will want to be. Well that's my two cents for now.
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