By accepted.com
- Apr 5, 05:00 AM
Many people who are thinking about advancing their skills or changing their career direction via a graduate degree believe they must attend a “prestigious” grad school – one that is ranked highly in the surveys conducted by U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, and...
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By accepted.com
- Apr 3, 07:10 AM
One of the most important parts of your application to postbac programs will be your personal statement. This piece of writing allows the admissions committee to get to know you and understand your path to medicine.
Three attributes of a compelling postbac personal statement
Three important elements can make...
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By accepted.com
- Mar 26, 05:00 AM
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Here at Accepted, we’re getting more and more inquiries from applicants interested in PhD programs in the humanities. We have a panel of experts today on the show to discuss PhD admissions in the humanities. You’ll hear from Vanessa Febo, Dr. Mary Mahoney, and...
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By accepted.com
- Mar 12, 05:00 AM
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Here at Accepted, we’re getting more and more inquiries from applicants interested in PhD programs in the STEM fields, so Linda Abraham has invited a panel of Accepted consultants to discuss PhD admissions in engineering, life sciences, and STEM. The panelists discuss what PhD...
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By accepted.com
- Mar 11, 06:31 AM
One of the most important pieces of advice you will ever learn regarding your personal statements and application essays is this: Show, don’t tell.
It’s a classic writing lesson, and you’ve probably heard it before, perhaps many times. But how do you actually “show, not tell,”...
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By accepted.com
- Mar 7, 07:15 AM
How many times have you sampled the first few lines of a book and decided, “Nah, this isn’t for me”? Whether you picked the book up in a store or library, or downloaded free sample online, you probably made a pretty speedy decision about whether...
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By accepted.com
- Feb 22, 09:44 AM
If you haven’t yet read the other blog posts in this series, go ahead and check them out:
Identifying the Ingredients of a Winning Essay
Finding a Theme for Your Statement of Purpose
Writing Your Career Goals Essay
How to Start Your First Draft of an Application Essay
Revise and...
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By accepted.com
- Feb 20, 06:00 AM
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Are you an engineer who wants to use your technical skills and move into an entrepreneurial or managerial role? Well, Duke’s Master of Engineering Management or MEM may be just the ticket for you, and it provides two options, on campus and online. The...
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By accepted.com
- Feb 14, 06:00 AM
The Resilience Factor: How Flaws and Failures Can Strengthen Your Application
A speaker recently told a story about traveling in Asia, where he saw a stunning emerald. Enchanted by the stone’s beauty, he decided to buy it on the spot.
He returned home and took the emerald...
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By accepted.com
- Jan 31, 06:00 AM
Maybe you’re familiar with macros – the nutrients your body needs to function. Achieving the proper balance of macros leads to optimal health. When it comes to writing your MBA personal statements and application essays, it might be helpful to think of your accomplishments as...
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