Applying to grad school can sometimes feel like a maze where documents are requested, fees are paid, tests are taken, and essays are written, all without any seeming rhyme or reason. How can you make sense of it all, and be successful in your quest for admission to a graduate program? Today’s post is pretty […]
What is a Curriculum Vitae Include?
We’re on week 7 of our “Gearing up for Grad School” series, and this week, we’ll talk about your CV. Although not all grad schools will request that you submit a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) with your application, many will. It is important to know what to include, what not to include, and how […]
Statement of Purpose: What is It and How Should I Write It?
We’re up to our 6th article in our “Gearing up for Grad School” series. This week, we’ll talk about your statement of purpose: What it is and how you should write it. The statement of purpose is one of the primary elements of your grad school application. In it, you directly address why you want […]
What are Letters of Recommendation and Why Do I Need Them?
We’ve been breaking down the grad school application process, step by step, for the past few weeks. This week, we’ll talk about letters of recommendation: What they are, who should write them, and what they should talk about. Letters of recommendation deserve just as much attention as any other part of your application, for two […]
What is the GRE and Why is it Important to Grad Schools?
Applying to grad school can sometimes feel like a maze where documents are requested, fees are paid, tests are taken, and essays are written, all without any seeming rhyme or reason. How can you make sense of it all, and be successful in your quest for admission to a graduate program? We’re breaking it down, […]
How Do I Choose a Grad School?
Applying to grad school can sometimes feel like a maze where documents are requested, fees are paid, tests are taken, and essays are written, all without any seeming rhyme or reason. How can you make sense of it all, and be successful in your quest for admission to a graduate program? We’re breaking down this […]
Start Early on Your Grad School Applications
Applying to grad school can sometimes feel like a maze where documents are requested, fees are paid, tests are taken, and essays are written, all without any seeming rhyme or reason. How can you make sense of it all, and be successful in your quest for admission to a graduate program? We’ll break it down, […]