Admissions

If a college or university asks you a “why us” question, it wants to assess your level of commitment. It wants to find out if (1) you have researched the school and now know what it’s all about, (2) your actions demonstrate how consistent and dedicated you are, and (3) you are passionate about who […]

What is a professional resume? Your resume is the most basic and important element of the job application and recruitment process. It is the very first thing your recruiters will see to obtain information about you and the qualities you can bring to the job. If your resume is not structured properly, it will probably […]

Harvard College needs no introduction—its name is synonymous with prestige in higher education. This alone can account for the extremely low acceptance rate, which was just 5.2% (out of 39,000 applicants) for the Class of 2021. But there is a way that applicants can improve their chances of getting into Harvard, and that is to […]

Red roofs accent the golden buildings positioned neatly around the Stanford University campus. Amid the buildings, newly admitted undergrads and graduate students walk around with vivid “I got into Stanford” expressions. What does it take to get into a Stanford graduate program? A lot. Stanford admissions requirements can be intimidating, and the current averageacceptance rate […]

Like the admissions process for many other graduate school programs,applying for an MBA programhas become more competitive, requiring candidates to be more creative when trying to distinguish themselves from the rest. But what do you do when everyone’s résumé, GMAT scores, and grades are similar? Moreover, what do you do when your stats aren’t as […]

You might have stumbled across this article because you wanted to change schools or are uncertain about the transfer options available to you. To assist you with this important decision, we have prepared an overview of the general transfer process, including some tips on how to decide where to apply and how to ensure as […]

It’s early fall, so you’ve hopefully already narrowed down which graduate schools you want to apply to. If not, it’s not too late! Whether you have your list or are still trying to identify your top choices, the following guide will give you a quick overview of some key considerations and steps you need to […]

Most prospective US graduate school applicants from around the world take the GRE if they are interested in pursuing a master’s degree, MBA, or JD. GRE scores are used to supplement applicants’ undergraduate records, recommendation letters, and other qualifying materials for graduate admissions because they are a common way to measure applicants. However, if you […]

The Common App essay is designed to help college admissions officers learn more about who you are, how you think, and what your interests are. Essentially, they’re wondering if you’re interesting enough that they would want to spend time talking with you on a long train ride. For 2023-2024, Common App Essay Prompt #1 reads: […]

If you are applying to colleges in the United States, you will likely have heard of the Common Application. But you may be unaware of another universal application process that is relatively new–the Coalition Application. The Coalition Application is a centralized online application that students can complete only once to apply to multiple colleges. This […]

PROMPT #4: Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you? All of the Common App Essay prompts ask students to showcase their character and strengths in some way. Essay Prompt #4is a little bit different […]

Your college admissions essay is a way to open a conversation with your admissions officers. In 650 words, you have the opportunity to share details about yourself as if you were fellow passengers on a long plane ride. Astrong personalstatement can quickly win over admissions officers because they find you likable, thoughtful, intelligent, and self-aware. […]