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Deciding Who Should Write Your PhD Program Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation (LORs) are a key component of your graduate school application. A strong one can provide meaningful support, while a lukewarm one can really hurt your chances of admission. In this blog post, we’ll answer two questions: who should write in support of your PhD application, and how can you make sure your …

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London Business School MBA Essay Tips [2025-2026], Class Profile

If you are looking for a globally focused MBA program in a city bursting with culture, finance, and industry, then London Business School (LBS) is certainly one to consider.  Strong applications to LBS demonstrate applicants’ global interest (even if they don’t have global experience, per se), curiosity to learn alongside people from diverse backgrounds and …

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“Show Me. Don’t Tell Me.” How Five Words Can Transform Your Application

“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”– Anton Chekhov Whether you’re applying to college, a master’s program, business school, or a competitive fellowship, these five words should be your writing mantra: “Show me. Don’t tell me.” The statement “Show me. Don’t tell me” sings to me …

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Six Things to Do over the Summer Before Applying to Graduate School

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 …

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Four Graduate and Post-Graduate Fellowships for Creatives

Applying for grants and fellowships is an important and sustaining part of many artists’ practice. Besides the recognition these competitive, highly sought-after awards bestow, they provide significant time and money so that creators such as writers, musicians, composers, visual artists, filmmakers, and photographers can pursue long-term projects and develop their craft without worrying about making …

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A Practical Guide to Applying to PsyD Programs in Clinical Psychology

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 …

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How to Write a Letter of Interest for the Institute of Current World Affairs

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 …

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Best Early Decision Medical Schools: Where EDP Applicants Get Accepted

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. …

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