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Your 5-Item Checklist for Submitting Your Applications

Your 5 Item Checklist for Submitting Your Applications

Whether you’re applying to b-school, law school, med school, grad school, or college, this checklist will be the same. Don’t hit that “Submit” button until you’ve checked off the following 5 to-do’s: You’ve made sure that your application presents a holistic, multi-dimensional picture of you. Each section of your application should not just present you …

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Masters in Finance Interviews: What You Need to Know to Ace Them

MFin Interviews What You Need to Know to Ace Them

Congratulations! You received an invitation to interview for a Masters in Finance (MFin or MSF) program. That invitation is usually competitive, so you should feel great that you’ve cleared the first bar! Now, how do you avoid potential interview pitfalls, and how do you make the interview work for you? Let’s start at the beginning …

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Choosing Graduate Programs to Apply To

Choosing Graduate Programs to Apply To

“Choosing Graduate Programs to Apply To” is taken from Get Your Game On. To download the complete guide, click here. As you bring your interests into focus, start to create a list of target programs. Many factors will influence your decision-making process. Here are some things to think about when choosing which graduate programs to …

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Innovative Education in NYC: All About Cornell Tech [Episode 289]

Podcast IV Cornell Tech

[powerpress] Interview with Cornell Tech’s Dean Matthew D’Amore and Admissions Director Dr. Raymond Lutzky [Show Summary] The Cornell Tech campus and programs on Roosevelt Island in New York City have INNOVATIVE stamped on them. Hear from Dean Matt D’Amore and Admissions Director Dr. Ray Lutzky about the inception of the program, the innovative degrees currently being offered, …

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Should You Apply to Graduate School?

Should You Apply to Graduate School

“Should You Apply to Graduate School?” is taken from Get Your Game On. To download the complete guide, click here.  It’s not too early to start training for next year’s application marathon. If you’re considering a Master’s or PhD program, you can reduce stress later by putting in some serious mental work up front—now, before you …

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Awards! Grants! Scholarships! Oh My! [Episode 286]

Podcast interview with Rebecca Lippman

[powerpress] Interview with Rebecca Lippman, Accepted Admissions Consultant [Show Summary] Accepted’s own Rebecca Lippman is a veritable fountain of knowledge when it comes to scholarships and grants, and in this podcast she shares tips on how to find scholarship opportunities and how to position yourself to win them. Everything You Need to Know About Grad …

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We Can Help You Pay for Graduate School!

10.24.18 Prodigy Finance Webinar Blog Watch

While we’re not offering to foot the bill for you (sorry!), we are more than happy to share advice on how you can pay for graduate school abroad. Check out the recording of our recent webinar, How to Fund Your International Graduate Degree, during which Prodigy Finance’s Zack Hirschfeld discusses the steps you need to …

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Application Essay Tip: The Devil is in the Details

The Devil is in the Details

You can argue about the devil, but certainly the substance, distinctiveness, and success of your essays depends on the details. Bringing Out Your Uniqueness in the Details Many applicants tend to bury their uniqueness and success under vague assertions. You don’t want to hide your achievements; you want to trumpet them loudly and clearly. For …

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The Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Application Essay Tips

The Ford Foundation Pre Doctoral Fellowship

This post focuses on application strategies for pre-doctoral students and graduate student applicants to apply for three years of funding from the Ford Foundation through The National Academies of Sciences. What to Know About the Ford Foundation Fellowship Since 1936 The Ford Foundation, created by members of the Ford family, has turned what started as …

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