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How to Write a Stand-Out Personal Statement for Grad School

Hannah MunizAugust 27, 2017August 27, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, graduate school, personal statements

If you’re applying to graduate school, you’ll likely need to write a personal statement. But what exactly is a graduate school personal statement? And what should you write about to give yourself your best shot at admission?

In this guide, we teach you how to write a personal statement for grad school, step by step. But first, let’s go over how the personal statement differs from the statement of purpose as well as what schools look for in a great graduate school essay.

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What’s a Good Objective for Your Graduate School Resume?

Laura StaffaroniJuly 30, 2017July 29, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, resumes and cvs

Once a staple of the resume template, the resume objective has fallen out of style for most job applications. But do you still need a resume objective for a graduate school resume? What are the cases where a graduate school resume objective helps rather than harms you?

In this guide, I explain what objectives are, when you should use them, and how to craft a perfect one for your grad school resume.

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What Are Good GRE Scores for Scholarships?

Hannah MunizMarch 26, 2017September 11, 2017Grad School, GRE General Infoapplying to grad school, finances, gre scores, what's a good score

Got a high GRE score? Then you might be wondering whether there are any GRE scholarships you can apply for (and hopefully win!). The good news is, there are many grad school scholarships and fellowships out there that specifically look for impressive GRE scores. But what kinds of scholarships are available? And what’s a good GRE score for scholarship programs?

Prepare yourself as we dive into the sea of GRE scholarships. In this article, we’ll start by answering the question of whether or not you can actually receive scholarships for high GRE scores. Then, we’ll look at different kinds of scholarships and how to figure out GRE scholarship criteria. Finally, we’ll wrap up with a few tips on how to dig for grad school scholarships.

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7 Successful Statement of Purpose Examples

Ellen McCammonMarch 26, 2017March 21, 2024Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, personal statements

Not sure what graduate schools are looking for in a statement of purpose? Looking at successful graduate school statement of purpose samples can help! In this guide, we’ll orient you to what makes a great statement of purpose or letter of intent for graduate school. Then we’ll provide you with four successful statement of purpose examples from our graduate school experts. We’ll also provide analysis of what makes them successful. Finally, we’ll direct you to even more helpful examples that you can find online!

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9 Steps to Write a Great Statement of Purpose for Grad School

Ellen McCammonMarch 26, 2017July 31, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, personal statements

Need to write a graduate school statement of purpose, but not sure where to start? Let us guide you through how to write a statement of purpose for grad school!

We’ll go over what a statement of purpose, or letter of intent, for grad school is and how it’s different from other admissions essays like personal statements. Then we’ll discuss what schools are looking for in a statement of purpose for graduate school. Finally, we’ll give advice on how to write one!

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How to Get Into Grad School: 29 Tips for Applying

Ellen McCammonMarch 26, 2017July 31, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, grad exams, grad school acceptance, personal statements, resumes and cvs

Want to know how to get into grad school? Let me lend you my graduate school expertise: I’ve been through the process myself and I’m now attending my dream school! In this expert guide, I’ll teach you the big-picture principles you should use to shape your application. I’ll also give you specific tips for all the major parts of your application. Getting into grad school is something you can do!

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How to Decide If Grad School Is Worth It: 2 Key Factors

Ellen McCammonMarch 25, 2017July 31, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, finances, graduate school, when to apply for grad school

With the rising cost of higher education, you may wonder: is grad school worth it? In this helpful decision guide, we’ll help you figure out if graduate school is a smart decision for you financially and professionally by digging into your motivation for going to grad school and determining the ROI of your potential degree.

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How to Get Stellar Graduate School Recommendation Letters

Christine SarikasMarch 25, 2017July 7, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, graduate school

Letters of recommendation are an important part of many grad school applications. They help admissions committees learn more about your character and personal strengths than they could from just reading your transcript or resume, and they show grad schools that you have people willing to vouch for you and tell others what a great candidate you are.

But just how do you go about asking for a letter of recommendation for graduate school? How do you know who to ask? Should you tell them what to write or let them decide? In this guide, we’ll explain how to choose the best people to write your letters of rec, exactly how you should ask them, the information you should give them, what you should do after you ask them, and more! Getting for grad school letters of recommendation can be nerve-wracking, but we’re here to walk you through every step of the process.

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Graduate School Acceptance Rates: Can You Get In?

Hannah MunizMarch 25, 2017September 11, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, grad school acceptance, graduate school

Even the most qualified and confident applicants worry about getting into grad school. But don’t panic! Graduate school acceptance rates, which give the percentage of applicants that were admitted to a particular school or program in an academic year, can help you determine how likely you are to get into a given program. But where can you find grad school admissions statistics?

In this article, we’ll first investigate the trends and factors associated with graduate school acceptance rates. Then, we’ll take a look at some of the current acceptance rates and give you expert tips on how to find acceptance rates for your programs. Finally, we’ll show you how to determine your odds of getting into grad school.

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How to Write a CV for Graduate School: 7 Expert Tips

Hannah MunizMarch 25, 2017July 31, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, resumes and cvs

In addition to GRE scores, transcripts, and a personal statement, your graduate school application will likely require a curriculum vitae (CV). But what kind of information should you include on a CV for graduate school? And how can you make sure your grad school CV leaves a lasting impression on admissions committees?

Follow along as we explain why graduate schools look at CVs and how CVs differ from resumes. We’ll also teach you how to write a CV for graduate school and give you our top tips for crafting a cogent and high-quality CV.

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