It’s summertime, so you might be enjoying a well-deserved break from school or even a more relaxed work schedule. We hope you’ve got a vacation planned and will be firing up the BBQ with friends on a regular basis. This kind of recreation helps you recharge for the busy months ahead, so enjoy! But if…
Get into Graduate School with a Low GPA
When you’re applying to grad school, having a low GPA is not necessarily a deal-breaker. So you’ve made some decisions for your future, and those decisions include going to graduate school to help you arrive at the career of your dreams. But what if you have a less than competitive GPA from your undergraduate education?…
How Do You Choose the Right Graduate School?
Many applicants, when thinking about advancing their skills or changing their career direction, believe they must get into a “prestigious” grad school – one that is ranked high on the surveys conducted by U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, and other similar media outlets. These candidates apply to the schools in the top ten…
All You Need to Know About University of California Irvine Master of Public Health Program [Episode 517]
Tune in to hear all that University of California Irvine program in public health has to offer and learn about the future UCI School of Population and Public Health. [Show Summary] The Master in Public Health (MPH) degree experienced enormous growth since the COVID lockdown. One of the leading and largest programs in public health…
To Test or Not to Test: That Is the Question
“I can’t concentrate, worry about little things, and have trouble sleeping. I am just so nervous,“ said Maria, a prospective doctoral applicant who was concerned that making the wrong choices might sabotage her chances of acceptance. Maria’s distress was not surprising. I had received multiple emails, telephone calls, and text messages from other clients who…
How to Write a Perfect Postbac Admissions Essay
One of the most important parts of the application to postbac programs is the personal statement. This piece of writing allows the admissions committee to get to know you – to hear your voice – and learn more about the obstacles you have overcome to pursue your educational goals. Three attributes of a successful postbac…
It’s All About Authenticity and Community in Graduate Admissions [Episode 518]
In this episode Sadie Polen, M.Ed Harvard and Accepted consultant, explores authenticity and community in graduate admissions and explains how to get a Harvard graduate degree. [Show Summary] Have you dreamed of attending Harvard for grad school? Would you like to pursue a career in education with the premier brand in education on your resume?…
Casper, A Situational Judgment Test: All You Need to Know [Episode 513]
Shortcuts to Key Insights from this Episode Do you have to take the CASPer for at least some of the programs you are applying to? Are you concerned about? This interview with the co-founder of Acuity Insights, the folks who provide the Casper, is for you! [Show Summary] Dr. Dore discusses everything applicants need to…
How to Help Your Child Apply Successfully to Graduate School
It’s almost spring now, but the next grad school application cycle is looming. Applying to graduate schools can be a highly stressful process. And you as an applicant’s parent naturally want to help them through it, but how can you do so? It’s been decades since you applied, if you applied, and the process is…
CMU Tepper’s MS in Business Analytics: All You Need to Know [Episode 510]
Drawing on her knowledge as the Director of Masters Admissions at Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, Kari Calvario shares everything students should know about CMU Temper’s MS in Business Analytics program. [Show Summary] Welcome to the 510th episode of Admission Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me. Before we dive into today’s episode, I want…
Extra-Curricular Activities Can Help You Get Accepted to Graduate Therapy Programs
Your involvements outside of the classroom can be an important component of your graduate school application. Can you make a connection between your activities and the field you are entering? Did your participation in an activity influence your decision to pursue this career? For example, an applicant to clinical social work or counseling/marriage and family…
Laid off! Should I apply to B-school/Graduate School?
Did you lose your job due to layoffs in your field of work? Whatever the reason, it is a great opportunity to take stock of your career. The following paragraphs contain a few different scenarios and recommendations for you. 3 Different Scenarios for Unemployed Applicants I loved my work Lucky you! In this case, you…
Why Should I Apply to Graduate School Now?
When is the best time to apply to graduate school? This is going to depend on a number of very individual factors – your goals, your experience, your qualifications, and others. Are you ready to take on the application process? Are you ready to go back to school? Can your work-life balance fit school into…
How to Practice for a Video Interview or Essay
The future of the essay is now at a school near you: Smile, you might be on camera. More and more competitive programs are using ‘video essays’ or ‘timed video assessments’ as a way to get to know their future students. Typically, for a timed video response, you will need to respond to questions using…
Kisses of Death for Your Grad School Application
Guest post by Dr. Drew Appleby, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and Dr. Karen Appleby, Idaho State University. Dr. Appleby and Dr. Appleby surveyed psychology graduate admissions committee chairs and discovered 5 types of errors that applicants make and that decrease their chances of acceptance to graduate psychology programs. The authors labeled these mistakes Kisses of…