While not all PhD programs require interviews, some do (including many overseas). If you’re invited to a PhD interview, take full advantage of the opportunity you’ve been given by preparing effectively – review your research on the department, prepare to talk about your PhD research goals, etc. (P.S. A mock interview can be helpful!). PhD…
Stanford GSB MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
In terms of its application, Stanford is once again re-using its essay questions. And there’s good reason for the recycling: These are excellent questions that succinctly get to the heart of what Stanford wants to know about you. They are not easy questions, but they are thoughtful, probing ones. Stanford GSB has also added a…
Secondary Strategy: Why Do You Want To Go Here?
One of the most popular secondary questions asked by medical schools is “why our program?” Saying why you’re attracted to a particular school can be a hard thing to explain, especially when you’ve looked at so many programs that they’ve all begun to blur. I think that’s why I so often see the same answer:…
Understanding Stanford GSB’s Interest in Personal Qualities and Contributions
What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as Stanford, it’s a fact that many smart, accomplished applicants won’t get in—so how can you demonstrate that you have that “it” factor? Let us walk…
Free Webinar Recording: Can You Apply to Med School with Low Stats?
Answer: YES! Now’s your chance to catch up on the valuable information that Alicia shared during last week’s webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats. Med school applicants with a low GPA and/or MCAT scores – let Alicia’s expert guidance give you the confidence you need to apply successfully to medical school! View…
Duke Fuqua MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
Leadership, teamwork, ethics, and a global approach to business are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these qualities in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see…
Get Accepted to Harvard Business School – View Video Now!
If you missed Get Accepted to Harvard Business School, or if you’d like to view it again, the webinar is now available on-demand. As you prepare for next year’s applications, learn the key strategies you need to approach HBS’s application successfully. How can you show that you’re a perfect fit? How can you ensure your…
Life at USC Marshall as a Future Investment Banker
Learn how real students navigate their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? Series. Meet Paolo, a student at USC Marshall with an interest in investment banking. Thank you Paolo for sharing your story with us! How did you know you would be a…
Michigan Ross MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
The Michigan Ross MBA program is thriving. Its graduates are getting jobs throughout the United States and the world. Here are a few of the stats: 94% of 2018 grads had at least one job offer within three months of graduation. Per Poets & Quants, Amazon is the top employer of Ross grads, and their…
Last Chance to Save Big on MBA Application Services!
It may seem like it’s too early to be thinking about your business school applications, but deadlines will be here before you know it, and you don’t want to be playing catch up with a low GMAT score, a poorly thought out essay, or the discovery that a recommender doesn’t have time to write your…
What College Grads Expect to Earn Versus What They’ll Actually Earn
LendEDU, an independent online arena permitting consumers to compare student loans and student loan refinancing options from up to 12 diverse lenders, recently released a study that found that college students are miscalculating what their salary will be right after graduation versus what the reality is. LendEDU’s survey is based on 7,177 responses to the…
Applying for Your MBA Through The Consortium: Best Deal in Town
Our consultants receive a lot of questions from clients about applying to MBA programs through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. I’ve heard myths flying around that suggest that applying to one (or more) of the 20 Consortium schools through The Consortium’s application is disadvantageous. But as the former director at two Consortium schools,…
Why Does an MD Need an MBA? This UCLA MD/MBA Student Tells All [Episode 316]
Interview with Trisha Mathelier, MD/MBA student at UCLA [Show Summary] In today’s episode Trisha Mathelier, an MD/MBA student with the Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program, shares her medical school journey as well as what led her to decide on getting an MBA in addition to her medical degree. She fills us in on the uniqueness of…
Deciding Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are a key part of your application. Strong ones provide meaningful support, and a lukewarm one can really hurt you. In this post we’ll answer two questions: Who should write in support of your PhD application? And how can you make sure your letters are as good as they can be? How…
Chicago Booth MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
The two required questions have 250-word minimums. While specifying MBA essay length minimums is very unusual, it fits with Booth’s history of breaking the mold. At the same time, don’t infer that the absence of a maximum is a license for verbosity. As Booth says, “We trust that you will use your best judgment in…
Successful Medical School Secondary Application Strategies
Use the following strategies to get organized and to help you write better secondary essays. Taking the time to think about how you will approach your secondaries can give you the “big picture” perspective you need to do your best work. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, trying a new approach can make all the difference in…
Applying to Electrical Engineering Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview
A master’s degree in electrical engineering is a versatile degree that can open up diverse career opportunities, including: Software or hardware development Renewable energy Product design and development, including computers and smartphones Robotics used for industry, medical science research, and healthcare Global positioning systems for all types of transportation, including space Biomedical and bioengineering product…
Why are Scholarships SO HARD to Find?
When students and parents first start searching for educational scholarships online, they’re often bewildered. As a scholarship advisor, I am often approached with questions like: “So, what’s the trick?” I wish I had the keys to a simpler, more organized version of the internet, but the truth is, I don’t. Blame it on the internet…
The Reality of Unrealistic MBA Goals
Business school candidates (depending on career stage) will often look to advanced graduate degrees for one of three reasons: (a) to accelerate in their current career, (b) to make a career switch, or (c) to start a business. Whatever the reason, it’s important that the adcom know exactly what it is that you want to…
All About the Grenoble DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) [Episode 315]
Exploring the DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) program at Grenoble Ecole de Management [Show Summary] Would you like to be the kind of business leader who wants to define problems and design solution based on rigorous research? Are you seeking a global, part-time program that goes beyond the masters? Do you like the idea of…
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