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Alice Diamond was Associate Dean for Career and Community Service at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. She has 35 years of experience in career and admissions advising for undergraduate and graduate students.

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August 23, 2023

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One Size Does NOT Fit All – Resume Writing Tips

If you have already updated your resume recently, why do you need to revise it for your application? We’ll explain why in this post! Why you should view your resume with a marketer’s eye Your resume is an integral piece of your application that, if done well, can help market you to the program of your… 

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Article by Alice Diamond / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college resume, grad school resume, law school resume, MBA resume, med school resume

August 16, 2023

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20 Do’s And Don’ts For Your Application Resume

Your application resume is usually the first opportunity admissions readers have to get to know you and learn about your experience and skills. Because of the number of other application components they need to review, though, most admissions committee readers will give your resume only a quick glance. So, not only do you have to… 

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Article by Alice Diamond / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college resume, grad school resume, law school resume, MBA resume, med school resume

July 6, 2023

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Deciding Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation – Master’s

Deciding Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation – Master’s

Letters of recommendation (LORs) are a key part of your application for master’s programs. Strong letters provide meaningful support, while a lukewarm one can really hurt your chances for admission. In this post, we’ll answer two questions: Who should write in support of your master’s application? How can you make sure your LORs are as… 

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Article by Alice Diamond / Grad School Admissions / Grad School Letters of Recommendation, Letters of Recommendation

June 1, 2023

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Deciding Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation – PhD

Deciding Who Should Write Your LORs

Letters of recommendation (LORs) are a key part of your application. Strong ones provide meaningful support, while a lukewarm one can really hurt your chances for admission. In this post, we’ll answer two questions: Who should write in support of your PhD application? How can you make sure your LORs are as good as they… 

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Article by Alice Diamond / Grad School Admissions / Grad School Letters of Recommendation, PhD, plotting your way to a phd

November 25, 2022

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Extra-Curricular Activities Can Help You Get Accepted to Graduate Therapy Programs

Extra-Curricular Activities Can Help You Get Accepted to Graduate Therapy Programs

Your involvements outside of the classroom can be an important component of your graduate school application. Can you make a connection between your activities and the field you are entering? Did your participation in an activity influence your decision to pursue this career? For example, an applicant to clinical social work or counseling/marriage and family… 

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Article by Alice Diamond / Grad School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / Graduate Admissions, occupational therapy, physical therapy

September 29, 2022

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Harness the Power of Storytelling in Admissions and Job Interviews

Harness the Power of Storytelling in Admissions and Job Interviews

“Tell me about a time when you disagreed strongly with your supervisor. ” “How would you do things differently now?” “What draws you to this program more than to any other?” If you have interviews coming up, whether for a seat in a college program or a job opening, will you be ready to answer… 

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Article by Alice Diamond / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college application essays, grad application essays, law application essays, mba application essays, med application essays

June 2, 2022

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How to Pick an Undergraduate Major: 14 Important Considerations

How to Pick an Undergraduate Major

Choosing your undergraduate major is a big decision. Before you settle on one, consider these suggestions to help you identify the right choice for your personality, skills, and aptitudes:  Enroll in a variety of courses in different areas to see what really engages you–even courses in subject areas that you never considered as a possible… 

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Article by Alice Diamond / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions / career goals

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