Almost all grad school applications will ask for the same things, year after year. But what are they? We’ve made a one-stop reference guide for you to use while putting your applications together. Here’s a breakdown of what your application might need. The Application Form (mostly biographical information) An Application Essay (aka the “Statement of […]
When Should I Take the GRE?
Trying to figure out the best way to time and tackle the GRE? We’ve got some advice for you from our Grad School Admissions team. Before we get started, this post makes the assumption you are taking the computer-delivered test because it is the most frequently administered version. The paper test is only available up to […]
…But What Score do I Need?
Why is it so hard to get a straight answer? The first question many students have when they begin to prepare for the GRE is what score they need to get. The first answers they likely receive—”it depends,” “call the school,” “there is no required score”—do little to assuage doubts or help students prepare effectively […]
If You School Accepts GRE Score Select, Should You Use It?
With the appearance of the new GRE Score Select option (which you can read about on the GRE website, here), a whole new world of opportunities has opened up for students:
How do “Implicit Associations” Affect Your Performance on the GRE?
Two students are identical in most respects. They have identical SAT scores, identical GPAs, and are both preparing to take the GRE. They both say they’re very motivated to get a top score. Which of them is likely to earn a higher score? A fascinating new article by Melissa J. Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Cornell, […]
How to Ace Your Grad School Application Interviews
This is our last post in the “Gearing up for Grad School” series, and we hope you’ve learned a lot over the past 10 weeks! For our final installment, we’re talking about grad school application interviews. Unless you’re applying to medical school or business school, it is fairly unlikely that a formal interview will be […]
Additional Documents to Submit with 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’ve been breaking it […]
What is the Difference Between an MA, an MS, and a PhD?
Prospective graduate schools students come across a wide array of potential degrees: MA, MS, PhD, MEd, MHA, MFA, MPP … the list goes on and on. What do they all mean? Here are the basic differences between the three most common types of graduate degrees in the United States—the MA, the MS, and the PhD.
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 […]