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Tips, Guidelines, and Expert Advice for formatting a statement of purpose for graduate school 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 […]

The college application essay has become the most important part of applying to college. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased social equity concerns, entire public university systems such as the University of California have opted to entirely remove the ACT/SAT as an admissions requirement. The result is that high school students in 2021 are […]

Whether you’re a graduate student just starting out in academia or a professor advising a student, making the distinction between a dissertation and a thesis is critically important to writing a strong dissertation and becoming a stronger writer. Unfortunately, the difference remains unclear since the terms are used interchangeably by graduate students, doctoral researchers, academic publishers & […]

Why do You Need a Letter of Recommendation for College? The college application process is a long, difficult one. It is a test of one’s organization, planning, goal-setting, academic skills, and personal relationships. It can be overwhelming and confusing, with standardized test scores, application deadlines,personal statements and admissions essays, and requesting transcripts all part of […]

The 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 of […]

Grades, GPA, and transcripts are important components of applying to college, but numbers only tell part of the story. Thecollege admissions essayplays a much more powerful role in telling your personal story to college admissions officers. So while university admissions departments may set initial cut-offs based on numbers, they make their final decision based on […]

So, you have started your college application process and are hitting a wall. You got your high school transcripts and letters of recommendation in order. Your SAT scores are on the way. But your college personal statement is sitting there unfinished, and the deadline is coming fast! But have no fear! Because Wordvice edits thousands […]

Recommendation letters are an essential part of every graduate school application. Nearly all applications to graduate school require at least two recommendation letters from individuals who can discuss your abilities, competencies, and personal character in a coherent way and recommend you for admission to graduate school. Many referees have difficulties writing these recommendations themselves (for language […]

A strong and attractive LinkedIn profile is crucial for connecting with people in your network. Even more important for jobseekers, 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 […]

Which Punctuation Mark Should I Use? Knowing which punctuation to apply within sentences can be confusing. But rules are important and made to be followed, especially in academic writing. Putting a comma between two independent clauses will confuse your readers and make your work frustrating to read. On the other hand, a well-placed semi-colon can […]

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 […]

Writing the Stanford Statement of Purpose 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 […]