With years of experience preparing engineers for their careers, and as an Accepted admissions consultant since 2015, I’ve seen what works and doesn’t work when applying to master’s and PhD programs in engineering. Whether you’re applying in software engineering, chemical, computer science, civil engineering, systems, mechanical, or biomedical engineering, you will need the following tips:…
How to Write Your Master’s in Engineering Statement of Purpose
Top engineering graduate programs will expect a high GPA and impressive GRE score. Those nice high stats get your foot in the door at elite graduate engineering schools. However, it is the statement of purpose (SOP) that allows the admissions committee to view you as a person with unique goals, potential, interests, values, inspirations, and…
Applying to Electrical Engineering Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview
A master’s degree in electrical engineering is a versatile degree that can open up diverse career opportunities, including: Software or hardware development Renewable energy Product design and development, including computers and smartphones Robotics used for industry, medical science research, and healthcare Global positioning systems for all types of transportation, including space Biomedical and bioengineering product…
Applying to Mechanical Engineering Programs: Graduate School Admissions Overview
Mechanical Engineering has been labeled as the liberal arts of engineering because it is such a broad field that can result in a wealth of career paths. A few examples of areas entered by program graduates include product design, or structural engineering, construction management, clean energy, aerospace, robotics, and machine learning. Do you want to…
U.S. News Releases 2020 List of Best Engineering Graduate Schools
Obtaining an advanced degree in engineering enables students to build on skills they acquired in their undergrad programs. There are many programs specializing in everything from aerospace engineering to petroleum engineering. Last week, U.S. News released their 2020 graduate engineering program rankings. U.S. News Top 10 Engineering Graduate Schools But where should you go? U.S. News surveyed…
What Do You Need to Know to Get Accepted to a Graduate Engineering Program?
Your goal is to achieve a graduate-level education in engineering and enter the field armed with the knowledge you need to succeed. But what are the steps you need to take to reach this goal? How should you position yourself as a star candidate that will get noticed by the adcom at your target schools?…
Masters in Finance Alternatives to Consider
For some people, it’s the Masters in Finance (MFin or MSF), period. It’s the right type of program at the right time. Yet, the MFin has some overlaps and similarities with several other types of masters programs, and some people’s educational needs may be met by more than one type. In fact, I’ve known and…
Society of Women Engineers: The Community for Women in Engineering [Episode 262]
Summary The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is 40,000+ members strong worldwide, and provides a sense of community to women who may feel isolated in their engineering studies or career due to a lack of gender diversity. Karen Horting is the Executive Director & CEO of the organization, and shares a lot of great information…
