Grad School Application Process

Applying for graduate school is not easy. You will need to get letters of recommendation, prepare for and take standardized tests, and write personal statements, all of which can be very time consuming.

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Funding Your MBA | PhD Student

Funding Your MBA

You’ve made it now what about the costs? Before you commit to completing a MBA program you must make sure the cost is worth your time and money. The best way to look at the costs of a MBA is to look at them as an investment. The best way to capitalize on an investment […]

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Importance of GMAT Scores | PhD Student

GMAT Scores, How Important Are They?

What is the GMAT? GMAT is the Graduate Management Admissions Test and is constantly evaluated and validated by the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC). The GMAC makes sure that the test avoids a bias in favor of native speakers. The three main areas that the GMAC can check for bias are: Usage of vocabulary, idioms, […]

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About the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

About the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

The Law School Admission Test, commonly known as the LSAT, is a test taken by prospective law school students as part of the grad school application process for law school. The test is offered in testing centers around the world and was designed to provide a standard measure to assess the reading and verbal reasoning […]

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About the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

About the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

What is the MCAT? The Medical College Admissions Test (a.k.a., MCAT) is taken by future students of medicine, including future students of veterinary medicine, for admission into medical schools around the world. Scores from the MCAT are used to measure both students’ skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and writing and students’ knowledge about scientific concepts. […]

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About the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

About the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

The Graduate Management Admission Test, commonly referred to as the GMAT, is taken by graduate candidates for business school as part of the grad school application process. For those pursuing a career in business, the GMAT is accepted at nearly every business school in the world; however, a growing number of graduate and business programs […]

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Personal Statement Checklist

Personal Statement Checklist

Here are some things to keep in mind when you are writing your graduate personal statement:  Did I stay within the word limit?  Did I revise any typos?  Did I answer the question effectively?  Did I stay on topic?  Did my essay have one central theme?  Did my opening […]

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About the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

About the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Scores from the Graduate Record Examination, commonly referred to as the GRE, are considered by fellowship panels or admissions representatives of graduate schools as part of your grad school application, which also include undergraduate records, personal statements, and recommendation letters. About the GRE Because graduate and business school applicants may come from a wide range […]

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How to Write a Personal Statement

How to Write a Personal Statement

Why is it important to know how to write a personal statement? Many graduate schools require more than just an application and your standardized test scores. Look below for some tips on how to write a personal statement as well as what some things you may have heard that are not recommended. How to Write […]

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Your Grad School Application Timeline

Your Grad School Application Timeline

The ability to plan efficiently is a skill that you’ll use throughout your entire graduate program, beginning with your grad school application. Starting your applications early not only provides you with more time to review and perfect your application but also can increase your odds of being admitted. Typically, applications for entry to most PhD […]

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Handling the Application Process

Handling the Application Process

The graduate school application process is intricate and can be intimidating, but there are ways to alleviate some of the pressure. Planning ahead is the most important rule when applying to graduate school because most problems occur as a result of procrastination and last-minute planning. The following are some tricks that you can use to […]

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Things to Consider when Applying to Grad School

Things to Consider when Applying to Grad School

There are many factors that you should consider when you are deciding which graduate school to apply to as well as the application process itself: Who Is Interviewing Whom? It is easy to lose sight of your needs when you are applying to graduate school, but it is important to remember that although the faculty […]

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