Videoguides
Chris Edling, Fullbright fellow on Post Graduation Uncertainty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDW3e0mhXNI
Step-By-Step Guide
APPLYING TO AMERICAN GRADUATE PROGRAMS
So you think you want to continue your education at a US graduate program. This short guide is designed to help you out with the most important steps of the process. Although it can be used as a general guide for other countries, we will focus on and use examples from the US graduate education system. Please keep in mind that the graduate programs in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and other English-language countries are structured slightly differently, with a varying emphasis on independent original research and ratio of course work to research.
Essence, Scope and Structure of American Graduate Education
Goal-setting, Research and Planning
Statement of purpose, Letter of Recommendation & The process of applicants consideration
Next Steps: What To Do After You Accept The Offer