Your application resume is usually the first opportunity admissions readers have to get to know you and learn about your experience and skills. Because of the number of other application components they need to review, though, most admissions committee readers will give your resume only...

The GRE has been a staple in graduate school admissions for more than 75 years, but big changes are coming to the test beginning on September 22, 2023. In this post, we’ll cover what you need to know. The new GRE will be considerably streamlined and...

If you are thinking about applying to a PhD program, then you are probably already familiar with the research process, either because you researched with professors at the undergraduate level or you earned (or are earning) a master’s degree with a research focus. If you...

Most higher education institutions promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as core values attached to their institutional mission, because doing so is crucial for ensuring a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Best practice recommends that DEI senior officers answer...

In this episode, Rohit Sharma, Sr. Vice President of Global Higher Education and Workskills, explains how ETS made the GRE almost two hours shorter (without cutting any sections) and why that’s a good thing for test takers – and institutions. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you wondering what...

Letters of recommendation (LORs) are a key part of your application for master’s programs. Strong letters provide meaningful support, while a lukewarm one can really hurt your chances for admission. In this post, we’ll answer two questions: Who should write in support of your master’s...

What should you include in your application resume? What should you leave out? What sort of tone should your resume have? The following eight tips will help you create an impressive, persuasive resume: 1. Learn what your target program is looking for. The best way to...

Today’s parents tend to be much (and sometimes, much, much!) more involved in their children’s lives than parents from past generations, and this involvement often extends to the college – or even grad school – application process.  This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Parents can provide...

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...

Maria was a pediatric oncology nurse who tenderly promised each child she cared for that she would always tell them the truth about what was about to happen to them in the hospital.  Ben was an army captain who joined his troops cleaning bathrooms in the...