How to Write a Statement of Purpose That Gets You Accepted [Show Summary] Vanessa Febo is a PhD candidate in English Literature at UCLA and a writing instructor who has guided students to acceptance at top programs at Harvard, Stanford, and USC. In this episode, she...

Let’s take your writing up a notch–or two!  Ready to up your game in the writing department? Since you’re probably eager to show the adcom that you’ve got the “write” stuff and can relate your significant experiences and insightful ideas eloquently, these 10 tips are for...

Choosing your undergraduate major is a big decision. Before you settle on one, consider these suggestions to help you identify the right choice for your personality, skills, and aptitudes:  Enroll in a variety of courses in different areas to see what really engages you–even courses in...

Where we’re at: Right now, if I walk down the street almost anywhere in the United States, I will see “Help Wanted” signs in the windows, on Amazon trucks, and almost everywhere. The United States is experiencing a labour shortage and one of the tightest labour...

What is the diversity question in a school application, and more importantly, why does it matter when applying to leading programs and universities? A diversity essay is an essay that encourages applicants with minority backgrounds, unusual education, distinctive experience, or unique family histories to write about...

While we happened to make up this imaginary opening to an MBA admissions essay. It’s not far off from many of the first drafts we receive from the applicants we work with. The biggest problem with this introduction is that it includes a quote from...

You need only to poll other prospective applicants to realize that applying to a PsyD degree program cannot be “boiled” down to a simple formula or fit together like a perfectly constructed puzzle. The equation may not balance out and one puzzle piece may not...

Discover what opportunities the Wharton Lauder MBA program offers [Show Summary] Kara Keenan Sweeney, Director of Admissions Marketing and Financial Aid at the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and Penn Law School shares how the program continues to offer global opportunities during...

Although its importance is often overstated the GMAT is of course a critical factor in the MBA admissions tutoring process. While some applicants can achieve their target score without investing in any sort of GMAT prep service beyond purchasing the best GMAT prep books. Most applicants...

Although its importance is often overstated the GMAT is of course a critical factor in the MBA admissions tutoring process. While some applicants can achieve their target score without investing in any sort of GMAT prep service beyond purchasing the best GMAT prep books. Most applicants...