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March 6, 2020

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Ace Your Summer Business Internship: Tips for College Students

Ace your summer business internship- Tips for college students

This post is aimed at college sophomores and juniors who are thinking about earning an MBA in the future, and who will be working as an intern this coming summer. In my opinion, there isn’t a better way to test out your career interests than by working in your intended field for a few months…. 

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Article by Karin Ash / MBA Admissions / optimize your mba admissions profile

December 27, 2019

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Masters in Engineering Admissions: 9 Things You Need to Do to Get Accepted

Masters in Engineering Admissions 9 Things You Need to Do to Get Accepted

With years of experience preparing engineers for their careers, and as an Accepted admissions consultant since 2015, I’ve seen what works and doesn’t work when applying to master’s and PhD programs in engineering. Whether you’re applying in software engineering, chemical, computer science, civil engineering, systems, mechanical, or biomedical engineering, you will need the following tips:… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions / Applying to Graduate Engineering Programs, Masters in Engineering

November 17, 2019

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How to Write Your Master’s in Engineering Statement of Purpose

How to Write Your Masters in Engineering Statement of Purpose

Top engineering graduate programs will expect a high GPA and impressive GRE score. Those nice high stats get your foot in the door at elite graduate engineering schools. However, it is the statement of purpose (SOP) that allows the admissions committee to view you as a person with unique goals, potential, interests, values, inspirations, and… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions / Applying to Graduate Engineering Programs, Masters in Engineering

July 15, 2019

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Seeking Employment with Your New PhD

Seeking Employment With Your New PhD

Congratulations! You’ve worked hard and are now the proud holder of a PhD. Now what? In today’s job market, PhDs are hired not only as professors, but also as: Researchers in STEM fields, plus many other academic and non-academic areas Directors of nonprofits or government agencies A wide array of positions within business and consulting… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions / PhD, plotting your way to a phd

June 16, 2019

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Applying to Electrical Engineering Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview

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… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions / Grad School Admissions Overview Series, Masters in Engineering

May 19, 2019

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Applying to Mechanical Engineering Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview

Applying to Mechanical Engineering Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview

Mechanical Engineering has been labeled as the liberal arts of engineering because it is such a broad field that can result in a wealth of career paths. A few examples of areas entered by program graduates include product design, or structural engineering, construction management, clean energy, aerospace, robotics, and machine learning. Do you want to… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions / Grad School Admissions Overview Series, Masters in Engineering

May 19, 2019

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Applying to Computer Science Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview

Applying to Computer Science Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview

Are you are thinking about applying to computer science master’s degree programs and wondering which schools are the best fit for you? Are you wondering whether you meet the criteria to be admitted? What are computer science programs looking for? First, let’s look at what skills top schools are seeking in the applicants they admit… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions / Grad School Admissions Overview Series, Masters in Computer Science

January 17, 2019

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Connections Count. And You Can Create Them.

Connections count. And you can create them.

I worked with a client, who due to medical reasons, only earned a 2.2 GPA in a social science degree program. After graduating, he decided that the right career path for him was computer science so that he could realize his dream of becoming a tech entrepreneur. He had an ideal school in mind and… 

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Article by Karin Ash / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / fit, optimize your med admissions profile

December 29, 2019

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Requesting Letters of Recommendation for Graduate Engineering Programs

As an applicant, you understand how important your GPA and GRE scores are to the Admissions Committee. You know you must write an essay that tells your story and makes an impact on the reader, as well as shows how you are a good match with the program. Another critical component of your application are… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions

December 29, 2019

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Why You Need a Goal When Applying to Graduate Engineering Programs

Why is it important for an applicant to define short- and long-term goals in an engineering application? The most basic reason is that most engineering programs require a statement of purpose. It’s extraordinarily difficult to write such a statement when you don’t have a purpose beyond obtaining a graduate degree. Why Do You Need a… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions

April 29, 2018

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4 Qualities to Highlight in Your Masters in Engineering Application

Engineers applying to graduate programs usually know that it is critical to have a strong GPA and GRE score. Most top engineering programs expect candidates to have at least a 3.0 GPA and 165-166 quant and 150 verbal score on the GRE. However, engineering programs also look to the essay and letters of recommendation to… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions

March 27, 2019

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Researching Graduate Engineering Programs

Applying to graduate engineering programs reseraching and choosing programs

Not all applicants aim for the top engineering schools. Some applicants – like those who have lower GRE scores or GPAs – are smart enough to apply only to those schools where they believe the odds are more in their favor. However, most clients who I have worked with have wanted to earn their degrees… 

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Article by Karin Ash / Grad School Admissions

January 28, 2016

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Ace Your Summer Internship

This post is aimed at college sophomores and juniors who are thinking about earning an MBA in the future, and who will be working as an intern this coming summer. In my opinion, there isn’t a better way to test out your career interests than by working in your intended field for a few months…. 

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Article by Karin Ash / MBA Admissions / leadership

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