‘Twas the night before deadlines, and all through the world, Our consultants sat cramming, coffee brewing, brows furrowed; Though the essays were written with effort and care, There were still a few things that were cause for despair! The clichés! Oh, forsake! Terrible, were they – That all our consultants could think was “oy vey!”…
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Oh No! A Typo!!
Will that lonely typo doom your otherwise perfect application to the great round file in cyberspace, putting the kibosh on years of effort and nixing your attempt to walk through the hallowed halls of your favored institution? No. A single, minor typo will do nothing. So don’t sweat one minor spelling mistake, a missed comma,…
How to Address COVID-19 and the Events of 2020 in Your Application [Episode 387]
Wondering how to write about the tumultuous events of 2020 in your application essays? [Show summary] Accepted Founder Linda Abraham offers a framework for discussing COVID-19, the events of 2020, and their impact on your life in your undergraduate or graduate program applications. Your application should include information about your experience of and response to…
Tips for Answering Columbia University Supplemental Essay Prompts [2020 – 2021]
Ivy League schools require supplemental essay responses in addition to the basic Common Application or Coalition Application essay. These elite schools try to gain a deeper understanding of the applicant through these supplemental responses. Think of them as your opportunity to explain how this particular school is a good match for you and vice versa….
Expert Advice for 2020-21 College Applicants [Video]
Wish an admissions guru would tell you how to write successful college application essays? Accepted college admissions guide, Marie Todd, speaks to Jessica Wan from Magoosh to share the secrets of what makes a strong college application essay. In this video, Marie draws from her 20+ years of college admissions experience to answer 9 essential questions…
Harvard & Princeton Reveal Plans to Open Campuses This Fall
Some students will return to campus at Harvard and Princeton for the fall semester, according to the CNN website. Here is Harvard’s plan: Forty percent of undergrads will return for the fall semester. This includes all first-year students as well as those who need to be on campus “to progress academically.” All classes will be…
Nursing School and Latino Community Advocacy [Student Interview]
Learn how real students navigate their way through the admissions process and school itself! Meet Maria, a patient-care assistant, entrepreneur, blogger, and nursing student, on a mission to promote higher education within the Latino community. Maria, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where do you attend nursing school? What year are you in?…
Considering Graduate School? First, Figure Out Your Ideal Career Path.
The coronavirus pandemic has created a tough job landscape, but it has also created an opportunity for career “rethinking” as well. Many people are considering pivots and turning towards skill development and learning opportunities like graduate school. But how do you decide what’s next? How do you think about what you want, and also, how…
6 Tips for Getting Started on Your Application Essays
Sometimes the hardest part of writing a personal statement or application essay for college or grad school is finding the discipline to sit down and focus. Often, once you accomplish that, the ideas begin to form and the words begin to flow. The following 6 tips will help motivate you to start writing, and then…
College Board Cancels At-Home SATs
Despite the Coronavirus showing no signs of slowing down in the US, the College Board announced that they have scrapped plans to offer an at-home SAT. At-home testing requires 3 hours of uninterrupted, high-speed internet access, which can’t be guaranteed for everyone who wants to take the test. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on higher education….
UPDATES: How Does Corona Continue to Impact Testing? [GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, ACT, SAT, TOEFL, EA]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect schools and businesses worldwide. The health and safety of testing candidates and staff remain priorities as testing organizations continue to offer online testing while finding ways to safely reopen testing centers. Here is the most up-to-date information on admission tests and their response to coronavirus. GRE ETS is offering…
How Much Overlap Can There Be Between My Resume/CV and My SOP?
When submitting an application for college or graduate school, it’s important to view the application holistically. The application includes multiple elements, such as a CV/resume, a personal statement, and grades, among other things. Because this application is key to receiving an admissions offer, it is important to be selective and strategic in choosing which elements…
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