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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 …
by Steven Tagle
The vast majority of first-time scholarship searchers believe they must either be brilliant or belong to a narrowly defined subset of ethnic, racial, religious, or financial communities in order to qualify for merit-, need-, or identity-based scholarships. I prefer to think of the creators of scholarship opportunities as generous entities wishing to support people based …
by Karin Ash
Although not all PhD programs require interviews, most do, and the faculty member who will supervise your research will most likely conduct the interview. Therefore, you will want to take full advantage of this opportunity by preparing effectively. In this post, we highlight some of the questions you might be asked in your PhD interview …
by Steven Tagle
When students and their parents first start searching for educational scholarships online, they’re often bewildered. As a consultant, I am often asked: “So, what’s the trick?” I wish I had the keys to a simpler, more organized version of the internet, but the truth is, I don’t. The internet is messy, and scholarships are hard …
by Steven Tagle
Most students looking for scholarships start with the same question: “Where can I find a list of scholarships that fit me?” Though many balk at the task of sorting through thousands of potential opportunities, this endeavor is absolutely essential. Anyone searching for scholarships must develop individualized search strategies based on their knowledge of themselves and …
by Karin Ash
Graduate school applicants quickly become familiar with the request to provide a statement of purpose (SOP). The SOP for graduate school programs, especially for STEM applicants, usually asks you to provide information on your motivation and preparation for the graduate program. The SOP prompt may vary from school to school, but essentially you are asked …
The Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) is an online platform where prospective students can apply to multiple physician assistant (PA) programs with one application. Competitive CASPA applications highlight both hard skills and soft skills learned, applied, and demonstrated in a variety of settings. For many PA applicants, showcasing hard skills – or skills …
Choosing the right physician assistant (PA) program can feel overwhelming. There are more than 300 accredited programs in the United States, each with different strengths, cultures, and expectations. According to data provided by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), the acceptance rate in the 2024-2025 cycle was roughly 36%. With medical schools boasting a 42.9% …
by Karin Ash
Top engineering graduate programs expect applicants to have a high GPA, and some schools also expect an impressive GRE score – though in recent years, many schools have made GRE scores optional. Even if you earned superior grades in college, you will be competing against applicants who are equally qualified. Your statement of purpose (SOP) is what will allow …
When crafting application essays – whether for graduate school, business school, or any other competitive program – candidates often focus on highlighting their accomplishments. And it’s easy to understand why. Most applicants want to showcase their significant achievements, such as leading a groundbreaking project, making a meaningful impact through research, or spearheading a successful community …
Your experiences outside of the classroom can be an important component of your graduate school application. Can you draw a connection between your extracurricular activities and the field you are entering? Has your participation in a particular activity influenced your decision to pursue your chosen career? For example, someone applying to graduate school in clinical …
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