Is Grad School Worth It? This ROI Formula Can Help You Decide

By - Jan 25, 08:44 AM   Comments [0]

         Every year, Gurufi helps applicants write powerful personal statements that earn them admission to top Master’s and Ph.D. programs in STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences. As part of our commitment to providing free and affordable resources, we also offer insights into other aspects of applying to graduate...

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Get Off That Waitlist!

By - Jan 19, 06:33 AM   Comments [0]

Landing on a school’s waitlist can be disappointing and even nerve-racking. As a result, waitlisted applicants sometimes let their anxiety or disappointment cloud their thinking, but if you’re waitlisted, try to stay calm and focused.   Remember, if you’ve been waitlisted, you have not been rejected. If...

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How to Prepare for Your PhD Interview

By - Jan 18, 07:36 AM   Comments [0]

Although not all PhD programs require interviews, most do, and you will  usually interview with the faculty member who will be supervising your research. If you’re invited to a PhD interview, you want to take full advantage of the opportunity you’ve been given by preparing...

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Advice for Applicants: Moving from 2023 to 2024 [Episode 557]

By - Jan 9, 06:00 AM   Comments [0]

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham looks back at her predictions for the 2023/2024 application cycle and offers advice for current and future applicants. She reflects on her previous predictions, such as the increase in test options and waivers and...

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Five Tips for Writing Compelling PsyD Personal Statements

By - Dec 22, 06:00 AM   Comments [0]

“What should I include?” “How do I start?” “What will impress the admissions committee?” These are the most common questions PsyD applicants ask about their application essay. What makes this task even more confusing is that different programs refer to this same essay as a...

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Statement of Purpose versus Personal Statement

By - Dec 13, 08:01 AM   Comments [0]

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...

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How Movies Can Inspire a Powerful Personal Statement

By - Dec 11, 10:13 AM   Comments [0]

Each year, Gurufi.com helps hundreds of applicants earn admission into their dream schools. We help clients earn admission into all kinds of graduate programs, including STEM, humanities, and social science at the Master’s and Ph.D. level. Our client reviews speak for themselves. Check us out...

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Three Ways Writing About Obstacles Strengthens Your Application Essays

By - Dec 11, 07:57 AM   Comments [0]

Applicants love to write about their accomplishments, whether in a personal statement for graduate school or in a b-school essay that asks about one’s greatest achievement, challenge, or the like. And they are not shy about sharing their accomplishments, such as driving innovations that led to...

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The Crucial Role of Contacting Professors in Grad School Admissions

By - Nov 30, 07:39 AM   Comments [0]

Since 2006, Gurufi.com has helped over 5,000 applicants get into their dream schools. In the 2022-’23 admissions season, we helped earn admission into Ivy League STEM programs, elite humanities PhD programs, and Master’s programs at all levels. In this video series, we provide comprehensive advice...

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Unlocking the Power of a Great Letter of Recommendation for Grad School Applications

By - Nov 29, 07:22 AM   Comments [0]

Since 2006, Gurufi.com has helped over 5,000 applicants get into their dream schools. In the 2022-’23 admissions season, we helped earn admission into Ivy League STEM programs, elite humanities PhD programs, and Master’s programs at all levels. In this video series, we provide comprehensive advice...

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