Graduate Admissions

What is an MBA Essay for? In an earlier post, we covered thegeneral graduate school admissions processand promised you a closer look at how to prepare and apply for MBA programs. Just for you, we’ve prepared a series of articles that discuss several key aspects of business school admissions procedures. In particular, our MBA Admissions […]

Which MBA interview questions are the most important to answer? Different universities are known to ask specific questions in their respective interviews, and this goes for the top ten business schools in the country (according toUS News & World Report). Testimonials from MBA applicants gathered byClear AdmitandPoets&Quantspaint a clear picture of the most frequently asked […]

Common Writing Mistakes ESL Students Make in SOP Letters Writing a graduate school admissions essay (usually the grad school Statement of Purpose or personal statement) in English can be a frustrating and difficult task, especially for many whose first language is not English. ESL writing is difficult enough as it is, but when writing school […]

The Grad School Application Process: An Overview Embarking on a master’s degree is a major life decision and a significant commitment when it comes to time and finances. And once you have made up your mind, you need to make sure you position yourself in the best possible way to be accepted into your desired […]

When it comes to applying to graduate school, there are many things students must prepare, including agraduate school recommendation letterandgraduate school CV. However, the most important element in your graduate school admissions package is the Statement of Purpose, also known at many universities as the “personal statement.” In this article, you will learn why the […]

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 […]

This article has been updated for the 2022-2023 academic year. Although COVID-19 has impacted the graduate school admissions process in numerous ways, the MBA interview remains a vital part of getting into your school of choice. And in the 2022-2023 admissions season, this is more true than ever now that students around the world have […]

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 […]

So, you are done with your bachelor’s degree but not with studying–according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this seems like a good idea. In its projections for the years 2019–2029, it lists 36 occupations that typically require a master’s degree and 63 requiring a doctoral or professional degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics […]

If you’re reading this article, chances are you are trying to get accepted at an Ivy League business school. But as you might already know, rising numbers of applications means more stringent admission guidelines and lower rates of acceptance overall. This past year’s admissions cycle actually had the lowest rates in history at all but […]

What is a Statement of Purpose for Grad School? The Statement of Purpose (or “SOP letter”) is a key component of your application materials for most graduate schools, MBA programs, and Ph.D. programs in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and other countries around the world with an English-language curriculum. The most important thing about the […]

Grad school recommendation letters are an essential part of every graduate school application package–even in this (almost) post-COVID era of remote work and Zoom classes. Nearly all applications to graduate school still require at least two recommendation letters from individuals who can discuss your abilities, competencies, and personal character in a coherent way and recommend […]