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Fellowships such as the Fulbright and Boren can change the entire direction of one’s career – but the application process is competitive, idiosyncratic, and full of small decisions that separate the finalists from the also-rans. In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Steven Tagle, an Accepted admissions consultant who …
by Steven Tagle
Applying for grants and fellowships is an important and sustaining part of many artists’ practice. Besides the recognition these competitive, highly sought-after awards bestow, they provide significant time and money so that creators such as writers, musicians, composers, visual artists, filmmakers, and photographers can pursue long-term projects and develop their craft without worrying about making …
by Steven Tagle
Do you love to travel the world? Do you get a thrill out of immersing yourself in new languages, foods, and cultures? Are you interested in how people in different countries live, what traditions they practice, and how they’ve responded to historical and global trends? Or do you have specific research or field work that …
by Steven Tagle
While helping graduate students develop grant proposals for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, I’ve noticed a tendency among humanities and social sciences students to overemphasize the intellectual value of their work. Repeatedly, I found myself suggesting that they cut back their “why does this matter?” sections and add more information about how they will accomplish …
by Karin Ash
A master’s in electrical engineering is a versatile degree that can unlock diverse career opportunities in multiple industries and roles, including Who is the ideal candidate for an electrical engineering master’s degree? These programs seek applicants with a strong background in engineering, math, and physics. If you are coming from another discipline, consider taking some …
by Willa Tracy
Test anxiety can take many different forms. Some students become so fixated on their upcoming exam that they can’t stop thinking about it. For others, anxiety manifests as avoidance and disengagement from the process of preparing for the test. In most cases, students’ test anxiety stems from the belief that their whole future hinges on …
Recently, I’ve had several consultations with people who started out saying they wanted to earn a PhD in business, thinking the degree would help them progress in their career or gain more credibility in their field. Some had been working for years after completing their bachelor’s degree; others had earned an MBA but didn’t feel …
Congratulations! You have successfully made the cut at your target doctor of psychology (PsyD) program and have been invited to interview. You are one of the applicants being seriously considered for acceptance. As you start preparing for your interview, ask yourself the following questions: None of these questions are new to me. As an admissions consultant, …
by Karin Ash
Would you like to strengthen or update your technology skills? Perhaps move into management? Maybe even start your own business? Or shift your career out of the technology space? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this might be the perfect time for you to apply to graduate school. Companies are seeking software …
by Steven Tagle
For creative programs in the visual arts, photography, film, and creative writing, the statement of purpose is a vital part of the application package that many applicants don’t dedicate enough time and attention to. This essay is generally 500 to 1,000 words long, which is equal to roughly one or two double-spaced pages. It serves …
by Steven Tagle
Obtaining scholarships and fellowships for graduate school is more complicated than finding scholarships for an undergraduate degree, and more is expected from your application. This makes sense, given that you are training to be an expert in your field, which will undoubtedly be reflected in your CV and other application materials. However, before you can …
There are approximately 300 accredited physician assistant (PA) schools in the United States. In the 2024-2025 application cycle, these schools received more than 34,000 applications. The matriculation rate for PA schools hovers near 36%, compared to the approximate 40% matriculation rate for medical schools. To stand out in this crowded applicant pool, you need to …
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