Application deadlines for MBA and graduate programs kick off in early fall and run through mid-January. But you don’t want to delay getting started on your submissions! Budget at least three months to map out your plan, address weaknesses, and assemble all the materials you’ll need. Here’s a six-step breakdown of how to organize yourself …
Most PsyD programs in clinical psychology focus on clinical training and are designed to prepare future psychologists to provide prevention/intervention, assessment, and treatment for patients presenting with a wide array of clinical conditions. The process of applying to these programs takes time and commitment, so here are some tips to get you started: 1. Consider …
by Steven Tagle
College admissions officers are more and more likely to visit your social media accounts and form opinions about you based on your profile and content. Will what they see help or hurt you? According to a 2023 survey by Kaplan involving admissions officers from 205 top schools around the country, your social media content can …
by Marie Todd
There are many places to find sample college essays, such as here and in the many books written to help students apply to college. When reading sample essays, you want to pay attention to how they are structured and try to understand what makes them effective. Then, you can combine what you’ve learned with the …
by Steven Tagle
Are you interested in immersing yourself in a foreign culture or society? Would you like to pursue an independent, two-year reporting project overseas? If so, an Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) fellowship may be the opportunity you’re looking for. Founded in 1925, ICWA advances American understanding of international cultures and affairs by sending outstanding …
Do you have a dream school – the one place you’ve always wanted to study medicine – and no other school will do? Do you have a compelling reason for attending one particular program? Maybe your spouse’s job requires them to be in that location, or your only living family member is in the area. …
by Kelly Wilson
Often, when we work with clients who have a technical background, they begin the MBA application process already feeling that the odds are stacked against them. Their first question is usually “How can I stand out in such a crowded field to earn a place at a top business school?” This post is here to …
by Kelly Wilson
Right after college, you accepted an offer from a small niche consulting firm over an offer from a big-name consulting company, and that has proved to be a smart decision. Although your starting salary was lower, in less than two years, you are managing projects and staff, bringing in new business, and contributing to company …
Asking someone to write you a letter of recommendation can feel awkward – you’re essentially requesting that a busy professor, supervisor, or mentor take time out of their schedule to advocate for you and your future. It’s a big ask. But here’s the good news: you can make it much easier for your recommender to …
by Karin Ash
In my opinion, there is no better way to affirm your career interests than by working in your intended field for a few months via an internship. An internship is also the most effective way for a company to assess your skills and determine your leadership potential. If you are serious about pursuing an MBA …
When looking for activities to include on your American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) or American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) application, shadowing/clinical observation is a powerful way to demonstrate your interest in and realistic knowledge of the medical field. Shadowing a breadth of different specialties in as much depth as …
by Marie Todd
The central theme of your essay doesn’t have to be something earth-shattering or particularly amazing, but it does need to be something that genuinely matters to you and will therefore convey key aspects of your character. Your theme might be something that engages you, something you’re interested in describing, or something you want to explore …
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