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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 …
by Sundas Ali
When the adcoms ask you to write about a flaw or weakness in your essays, and you either fail to offer any or the ones you come up with sound like you are just checking a box – mentioning something vague and generic and not of much significance – you will seem like a fake …
You’ve completed your first essay draft – this is a great milestone! But outstanding essays are the result of multiple drafts, so now it’s time to revise and edit. Here’s how to get the job done: 1. Let your essay rest for a day or two, particularly after an intensive writing session. You’ll return to it with …
by Sundas Ali
A fascinating discussion among Accepted’s admissions consultants revealed that MBA applicants don’t always understand how adcoms define an accomplishment, so we wrote this post to help remove the guesswork for you. Here are the kinds of accomplishments you should strive to include in your essay: Examples of Impact and Initiative In your accomplishment essay, providing examples of …
Applying to graduate school can be a stressful process. As an applicant’s parent, you naturally want to help, but how can you do so? Maybe you never went to graduate school, or it has been decades since you applied. The process is not the same as it was years ago. Furthermore, your child is now …
by Sundas Ali
All original essays have a unique theme, and it can take time and careful thought to identify what yours should be. If you go back to the essays we examined in the previous post in this series, you will see that the public health program applicant opened her essay by cleverly presenting her theme in the form …
by Steven Tagle
You are nearly finished with your application, but when you get to the section that asks you about your extracurricular activities, you freeze up. “I don’t really have any extracurricular activities,” you think. “What should I do now?” I’ve worked with countless applicants who have found themselves in the same nail-biting dilemma. They search frantically …
by Karin Ash
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. There are many academic departments within the broad engineering field, but no matter your choice, you will benefit from the …
by Steven Tagle
Assistantships are one way to fund your graduate education. They are more often awarded to PhD students than to master’s students. (However, this varies depending on the type of master’s program. A department may also sometimes have funding available for exceptional master’s students). You could be awarded a teaching assistantship (meaning you help teach a …
Are you considering attending graduate school to study clinical psychology or clinical mental health counseling? There are many degree options available, including master’s and doctoral programs. It’s important to learn about each type of program and select the one that best meets your career goals. Table of Contents: Master’s Programs Master’s degree programs often appeal …
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