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How to Apply Successfully to STEM PhD Programs [Episode 566]

By - Mar 12, 05:00 AM   Comments [0]

Show Summary 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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Four Ways to Highlight Your Strengths in Your Application Essays

By - Mar 11, 06:31 AM   Comments [0]

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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Writing an Essay Lead That Pops

By - Mar 7, 07:15 AM   Comments [0]

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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Six Tips for Your MBA Application

By - Mar 4, 07:29 AM   Comments [0]

March is our transition month here at Gurufi. Most of our 2023-24 cycle MBA clients have submitted their applications, and many have already gotten great news. We are beginning to think about next year’s cycle. Though most schools won’t be releasing their application formats, essays,...

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Starting Your Application Essay: Three Tips

By - Feb 22, 09:44 AM   Comments [0]

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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The Inside Scoop on Duke’s Master of Engineering Management (MEM) [Episode 564]

By - Feb 20, 06:00 AM   Comments [0]

Show Summary 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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The Resilience Factor: How Flaws and Failures Can Strengthen Your Application

By - Feb 14, 06:00 AM   Comments [0]

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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Strategy for Writing an Accomplishment Essay (with examples)

By - Jan 31, 06:00 AM   Comments [0]

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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The Importance of Strong Writing in STEM Ph.D. Applications

By - Jan 30, 09:16 AM   Comments [0]

At Gurufi, we help hundreds of applicants every year get into top Masters and PhD programs. If you’re applying to a STEM program, we have editor-consultants with the experience and skill to transform your personal statement or statement of purpose into a powerful piece of...

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Michigan Ross’ Master in Management (MM): All You Need to Know [Episode 560]

By - Jan 30, 06:00 AM   Comments [0]

Show Summary Are you a college junior or senior with an interest in business and a non-business major? Or perhaps you recently graduated and realized you need to boost your business knowledge to propel your career?  Tune into this episode with Julia Hoffert, Director of Admissions &...

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