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It is never to early to plan for graduate school, but plan and prepare before your senior year! Why? More time & less stress. So don't wait until the last minute	Have a rough idea about what type of graduate school or program you are interested in before you research; the more you know your interests, the easier exploring options will be.
Spend time exploring if a graduate degree is necessary to the career field you are considering or pursuing.	Speak with your faculty advisor and other professors within the English department about your interest in graduate school, because they will be able to give you advice and assistance.
Are GRE's requirements (General Record Exam) for graduate school? Yes, many schools require the GRE exam and possibly a GRE subject exam. You need to check if the school or program you are interested in requires a entrance exam.	Know what you want out of graduate school. Do not go in blind! Research schools and programs thoroughly.
Can you afford graduate school, especially if you have undergraduate debt? Yes there are ways to still attend. Remember a graduate assistantship can help pay for some of your schooling. Assistantships come in the form of teaching or research.	Know school's admission deadlines! For many schools, the deadline for fall semesters can often be often early January and for the spring semester early October. Keep in mind that each school's and program's deadlines are different!
Decide what are your goals for graduate school and after graduation. If you want to attend graduate school and it is a good option for you, then go for it!	Be aware that most graduate schools will probably require 2 copies of your official college transcript, you GRE scores, possibly a sample of your work, and 2-3 letters of recommendation. The earlier you submit your application and all of the required forms the better.