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Carol Drummer

As a Dean of Graduate Admissions for over 10 years, Carol Drummer, signed off on over 4,500 graduate applications annually. She is a communication professor and author of “College Is Not 13th Grade– An Easy to Read Guide for Parents of College Bound Students.” Carol has helped clients get accepted to Ph.D. Psy.D, DOT, DPT, PA, MHA, MSW, and masters in Speech Language Pathology, Business Analytics, Accounting, Global Affairs, Counseling, Architecture, Design Engineering , Nutrition, Exercise Physiology to name a few.

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March 27, 2023

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To Test or Not to Test: That Is the Question

To Test or Not to Test: That Is the Question

“I can’t concentrate, worry about little things, and have trouble sleeping. I am just so nervous,“ said Maria, a prospective doctoral applicant who was concerned that making the wrong choices might sabotage her chances of acceptance. Maria’s distress was not surprising. I had received multiple emails, telephone calls, and text messages from other clients who… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Grad School Admissions / Graduate Admissions, GRE

March 14, 2023

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Making Friends with the GRE: How To Overcome Test Anxiety and Perform at Your Best

Making Friends with the GRE How to Oversome Test Anxiety and Perform at Your Best

“I can’t stop trembling. I can’t eat. I cry for little or no reason. I am just so nervous.” All of this from Janelle, a prospective graduate student, in response to scheduling a GRE test date. I was not surprised that Janelle was nervous, given that almost all prospective graduate students are a bit anxious… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Admissions Consulting, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions / GRE, weakness

April 11, 2022

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Insider Tips on Applying to PsyD Programs

Insider tips on applying to Psy.D. programs 1

You need only to poll other prospective applicants to realize that applying to a PsyD degree program cannot be “boiled” down to a simple formula or fit together like a perfectly constructed puzzle. The equation may not balance out and one puzzle piece may not necessarily fit together with all the others. However, most PsyD… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Grad School Admissions / PhD, PsyD

December 19, 2021

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The “Sizzle Factor”: 5 Tips for Writing PsyD Personal Statements

5 Tips for Writing Your PsyD Personal Statement

  “What should I include?” “How do I start?” “What will impress the faculty committee?” “Is it okay to brag about my accomplishments?” These are the most common questions asked by PsyD applicants about their application essay. The fact that different programs refer to the essay as a “Personal Statement,” “Statement of Purpose,” “Graduate Essay,”… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Grad School Admissions / grad application essays, PsyD

September 29, 2019

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The Art of Interviewing—Are You a “Can” or a “Cannot”?

The art of interviewing Are you a can or a cannot

“I am doomed… This is a disaster… I really never expected this… What am I going to do?” This from Daniel, a prospective PhD student. I couldn’t imagine what had happened to cause such a negative response, especially as Daniel is a very strong candidate with impeccable credentials. My shock was further compounded when he… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college interview, grad school interview, law school interview, MBA Interview, Medical School Interview

August 14, 2019

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One Size Does NOT Fit All – Resume Writing Tips

Resume Writing Tip One Size Does Not Fit All

“I don’t understand… I already have a perfect resume… I have used it in all of my job searches… I don’t need to make any changes… I really don’t need help with this.” This was from Carina, a prospective Master in Environmental Engineering student. I had told Carina that she needed to improve her resume,… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / 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 22, 2018

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Your PsyD Application – 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Your PsyD Application 6 Mistakes to Avoid

“What should I do and how should I do it?” is the question most frequently asked by PsyD applicants. Understandably, PsyD doctoral applicants want to ensure that they are perceived as bright, creative, dedicated to learning, well suited to the program, eager to pursue research that aligns well with the graduate faculty, and well prepared… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Grad School Admissions / PsyD

August 30, 2018

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PsyD vs. PhD – Making the Choice

PsyD vs. PhD making the choice

To borrow from Shakespeare, “To PsyD or PhD that is the question.” That is, in fact, a question that many undergraduate psychology majors contemplate as they approach graduation. Without doubt, after over twenty years in higher education and over five years as an Accepted graduate admissions consultant, I have seen and heard almost everything. But… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Grad School Admissions / PhD, PsyD

March 7, 2017

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“What Next….” Is Graduate School For You?

Is Grad School for You

I was grading midterm exams in my office one frigid day in March when I was surprised to see Marco, a former student, standing in my doorway. He had that all too familiar “deer in headlights” look on his face. I invited him to step in and asked how I could help. He proceeded to… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / when to apply to grad school

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