Graduate School Application Process

GMAT Scores, How Important Are They?

Published: 19 December 2015
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Graduate School Application Process
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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, and sentence structure Usage of culturally loaded phrases Usage of culturally offensive phrases (Ruder)…

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Funding Your MBA

Published: 19 December 2015
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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 is to invest sooner so you can begin earning your return faster. There are a…

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About the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

Published: 28 October 2013
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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 skills of law-school applicants. About the LSAT The LSAT is comprised of five sections…

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About the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

Published: 23 August 2013
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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. The MCAT is a computer-based exam that is administered year-round at a variety of…

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About the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

Published: 23 July 2013
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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 are now also accepting the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). As of June 2012, the GMAT,…

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Personal Statement Checklist

Published: 1 July 2013
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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 paragraph “hook” the reader?  Did I avoid passive voice?  Did I use…

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About the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Published: 17 June 2013
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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 of cultural and educational backgrounds, the GRE was designed to assess candidates’ qualifications for…

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How to Write a Personal Statement

Published: 19 February 2013
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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 a Personal Statement Tips: 1. Research the school to which you are applying. Tailor your…

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Your Grad School Application Timeline

Published: 15 June 2011
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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 programs during fall semester are due in December or January, and applications for entry…

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Handling the Application Process

Published: 15 June 2011
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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 help you handle the application process. Creating a presence at your preferred universities is…

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