I think the thought process really comes down to just intrinsically trying hard and mastering all of the requirements when it comes down to getting a Master's. Everybody has a different way, but by strategizing and making proposals and trying to think outside the box a little. It's really cool actually to add something in and might be pretty refreshing to just try hard.
The hardest part of getting a Master's may really be the final one, which is putting everything together. That is something which makes me feel a little antsy. It's true though that an adviser does exist for getting one. I wonder how it would really work and if I could seriously develop a good working relationship with him/her.