Table 1 Ratings of the importance of various criteria in graduate admission

Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program.

Evidence of quality academic writing.

Evidence of exposure to empirical research or literature.

Applied research experience.

Diversity and cultural awareness.

Demonstrated service to the community or community involvement.

Demonstrate logical mathematical reasoning.

Participate in global thinking.

Major program student learning outcomes or competencies.

Ranking of the undergraduate college or university.

Quality of academic materials in major classes.

Academic rigor of major course syllabi.

Publication record of the professor in the student’s major classes.