Admissions

When applying to a job right out of college or graduate school, one of the most daunting tasks is how to write a resume with powerful, compelling phrases so it can both stand apart from other job seekers as well as satisfy what resume bots look for. This article will give an overview of what […]

A strong and attractive LinkedIn profile is crucial for connecting with people in your network. Even more important for job-seekers, an outstanding profile will help you engage with your target audience of hiring professionals, including recruiters, HR staff, and hiring managers, as they scan the field of LinkedIn profiles for qualified candidates. Your profile should […]

What is a College Essay? The college essay is an essential element of the college application process. It presents an opportunity for students to personalize their college application, beyond grades and scores. It can also be one of the more nerve-wracking parts of the application process. If you are reading this article, you are like […]

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 […]

The college application essay is one of the most important components of applying to college. Application essays require a lot of time and effort, so you want to make sure you don’t make easy-to-overlook mistakes such as going over your college application word count. Unfortunately, many students leave their admissions essay as the last step […]

Should you use the same essay for multiple schools? It islate December and the application window for many top-tier schools is closing. Although you decided long ago which schools meet your “fantasy” criterion, you have decided to add a couple more colleges to the list in the last few weeks just in case your wildest […]

What is the education section in a resume? When a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) comes to mind, people typically think of job experience. Indeed, when applying to jobs or MBA graduate programs, work experience is essential. However, the resume education section should not be overlooked, especially by any college student, fresh university graduate, or […]

The gates of academia will open much easier with a strong college or university admissions essay. Most top colleges and universities require you to include an application essay or personal statement when you submit your application. But how do Ivy League and other elite schools differ from your average state or private college when it […]

Graduate Admissions Webinar: Writing the Statement of Purpose and Recommendation Letter Title: Improving Your Graduate School Admissions Essays: Statement of Purpose and Recommendation Letters Instructor: Kevin J. Heintz (MA English), Senior Editor at Wordvice Wordvice Webinar Series presents a web lecture on writing essential essays for admissions to graduate school. Join writing coach and Wordvice […]

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 […]

What is a diversity essay for college? If you are preparing for your college application, you have probably heard that you sometimes need to submit a “diversity essay,” and you might be wondering how this is different from the usual admission essay. A diversity essay is a college admissions essay that focuses on the applicant’s […]