These are some steps that you can start working on well ahead of next winter’s application deadlines. When to Ask for Letters of Recommendation If you’re still in college, asking professors now to be your recommenders will be straightforward; the benefit of doing this early is that the professors who work in your field will…
Analyzing Your Skills Before Applying to Graduate School
“Analyzing Your Skills Before Applying to Graduate School” is taken from our free guide, Get Your Game On: Prepping for Your Grad School Application. To download the complete guide, click here. As I’ve been discussing, part of the pre-application thought process involves honest analysis of your achievements and abilities, along with your future interests. Grad…
How to Write About Your Research Interests
“How to Write about Your Research Interests” is taken from our free guide, Get Your Game On: Prepping for Your Grad School Application. To download the complete guide, click here. The most common challenge that my clients face when writing a statement of purpose (SOP) for a Master’s or PhD application is how to describe,…
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…
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…
