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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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The Three Most Important Things to Consider on Your Grad School Application

By - Nov 28, 07:58 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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A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Into Graduate School

By - Nov 27, 11:48 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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Should I Write a Different Personal Statement for Every Graduate School I Apply To?

By - Nov 17, 11:23 AM   Comments [0]

Every year, Gurufi editors help hundreds of applicants produce personal statements that get them into elite programs in STEM, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. All of our consultant-editors have PhDs from Ivy League / Oxford / Cambridge and we can link you with an...

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How Specific Should Your Personal Statement Be About What You Hope to Study?

By - Nov 15, 14:54 PM   Comments [0]

         I recently wrote about how important it is to be specific about your plans for graduate school. Since founding Gurufi in 2006, we have helped several thousand clients get into their top-choice Ph.D. and Master’s programs, including hundreds of people seeking admission into hyper-competitive...

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Statement of Purpose vs Personal Statement (what’s the difference?)

By - Nov 14, 11:29 AM   Comments [0]

         Most graduate programs require only a personal statement, but many (particularly, some of the BigTen schools) require both a personal statement AND a statement of purpose. Many applicants can find the distinction confusing, so we’re here to clear that up. For the last 17 years,...

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