graduate admissions

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]