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Timeline
The how's, when's and what's of applying for
Graduate school. Use this handy feature to keep up to
speed on what you need to do - and when.
GRE Prep
Check out our suggestions on how you can make your
study time easier and more productive.
Highlighting Your Research Compatibility Factor
Grad school applicants often underestimate the
importance of identifying potential dissertation chairs
and mentioning that match in their applications.
Look Beyond the
Numbers
The problem with most post-graduate guides and
directories is that they rely too much on numerical data
to describe graduate programs.
Keep Your Career
Objectives in Mind
Two important criteria to consider when choosing the
best-fit school is career objectives and outcomes.
Double-Check
the Fine Print for Application Deadlines
Quick – what's the final application deadline for fall 2008 admissions to the graduate programs you have your sights set on?
Get the Most Out of Your
Campus Visits
While wide-eyed college applicants are agog over things
like student unions, athletic stadiums, dormitories, and
dining halls, the life of a graduate student is
different.
Helpful Checklist for
Veterinary Applicants
The road to veterinary school is long – and sometimes confusing.
To help get you started, here's a checklist to help with the application process.
Rankings Not the Only Measure
of Grad School Quality
US News & World Report releases its annual
graduate-school rankings each spring. Their release is,
as always, timely for graduate-school applicants who are
starting to focus on school selection for next year. But
should they determine your school choice?
Be Up Front With Your
Failings
Undergraduate transcripts are a fundamental part of
any graduate school application – and many grad school applicants have something
on their transcripts that worries or embarrasses them.
Letters of
Recommendation
Most graduate schools require letters of
recommendation. You need to think strategically about
whom you choose to write these letters.
There's No Need for a Freshman to
Rush to Take the GRE
Should I take the GRE now, although I'm only in my first year at college?
Would graduate schools accept scores from a GRE that I
take now?
10 Things
a Spellchecker Won't Catch
We should warn you that there are hundreds of spelling
and grammatical errors that can go unnoticed by your
computer's spell-check program. That's why you will
still need to proofread your application the old
fashioned way, by eyeballing it.
Beware of Sample Personal Statements
Writing a graduate school application can be
intimidating. It's not easy to know the best approach,
format, or style. That's where reading sample personal
statements can help. But be careful
Should You Take
the Time to Say 'Thank You'?
So is the use of a thank-you note - creative or not - going to give you an
inside edge and land you an admissions offer from your target school? We asked
one of our consultants her opinion on the matter.
Case
Studies
Real students, real situations. Find out how our
consultants helped these graduate school hopefuls
overcome their obstacles and into their target schools!
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