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by Karin Ash
Applicants to graduate school quickly become familiar with the request to provide a statement of purpose (SOP). The SOP for graduate schools, and especially for STEM programs, usually requests information on the applicant’s motivation and preparation for the graduate program. The SOP question can vary from school to school, but essentially, you’ll be asked to …
by Karin Ash
Top engineering graduate programs expect applicants to have a high GPA, and some schools also expect an impressive GRE score, though in recent years, many schools have made GRE scores optional. Even if you earned superior grades in college, you will be competing against applicants who are equally qualified. Your statement of purpose (SOP) is what will …
Your statement of purpose is one of the best ways you can sell yourself to the admissions committee as an original, well-qualified, and purposeful candidate. A strong statement of purpose will demonstrate your knowledge of and suitability for your chosen field, as well as your intellectual development, maturity, and ability to write and think clearly. …
by Karin Ash
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. There are many academic departments within the broad engineering field, but no matter your choice, you will benefit from the …
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