Archive for March, 2008
How to apply to US Colleges as a foreign student
A guide for non-US residents on how to apply to college in the USA When faced with the important process of how to apply for college, one can be easily daunted by the many forms, tests, and trivial requirements of colleges around the world. Even with soaring test scores and impeccable transcripts, it is still [...]
How to write memorable college admission essays
There are lots of mind-boggling questions swirling around students’ minds, as they hold their pen and wonder what to write for a piece of paper called College Admission Essay. Some of the questions that bother them are the following: what is the style of writing they should adopt for this specific kind of essay, what [...]
Primer on applying to Harvard Medical School
For an unprecedented medical school learning experience, the Harvard Medical School (HMS) is the place to be. Having an HMS education is not a walk in the park, but the rewards that await a student (much more an HMS graduate) is something to covet. What do the Michael Crichton and Fe del Mundo have in [...]
Basic guide on applying to Yale Medical School
THE YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Brief History Founded in 1810 by the Connecticut General Assembly, the Yale University School of Medicine is the sixth oldest medical school in the United States of America. Since its establishment, it has grown to be the home of famous and outstanding medical professionals all over the world. Famous [...]
Finding topics for college admission essays
If you are seriously considering applying to college or any graduate school, part of the preparation that you cannot ignore, aside from taking the required standardized tests, is the preparation of a well-crafted college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay, as part of your application to college or grad school. This [...]
How to apply for a scholarship
High school is nearly over and preparation for college is just around the corner. Admittedly, not all students can afford to continue their education due to financial restraints so the next best thing available for those who do not have the financial capability is to apply for a college scholarship. Those students who are qualified [...]
Applying to Stanford Law School
Looking for the perfect campus to study law can be compared to finding a good household appliance: every company tries to outdo the other by showcasing their top features, ultimately confusing buyers all the more. As students work their way to getting into a respected law school, they too become confused into choosing which academic [...]
How to apply to an MBA program
How does one apply to a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Program in the US? Getting ahead in this world of information and technology requires not just the usual panache and street smarts. The foundation to sure-fire success is a good… no… make that an excellent, education. In most job opportunities, an undergraduate degree is [...]
Applying to College made easy
While there is no sure-fire formula for getting into the country’s top colleges, these simple guidelines, along with some personality brush-ups here and there, can very well be everything you need to nail that application. Getting into the college or university of your dreams isn’t really as hard as some make it out to be. [...]
How to apply to Medical School
If you have decided to become a medical professional, there are several steps you need to take in applying to a medical school in the United States. Below is some useful information to guide you through the process. Preparing for Medical School Application The admission requirements of medical schools vary but, generally, they will look [...]