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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 Table of Contents 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, …
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 …
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 …
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