Archive for August, 2008
Law School Admissions Terms: An Overview
People who have decided to pursue law degrees must still undergo law school admissions procedures. Although law schools have varying admission processes, it is still best to be equipped with all the information about them. If you are pursuing a law degree, continue reading this article. The following information might help you have an idea [...]
Glossary of Graduate School and Professional school Terms
Some of the terms used in graduate school admissions are similar to those used in undergraduate studies, so applicants need not be stressed by grad school admissions jargon. There are, however, some words that take on a different meaning when used within the context of graduate school admissions and curriculum. So just in case you’re [...]
College Admissions Glossary
Are you planning to apply to college? The following college admissions terms are often encountered in the application process. You may want to get familiar with them. College admissions glossary: selecting the universities and programs you are interested in It is very likely that you would encounter college admissions terms in your application. Here are [...]
How to use sample MBA admission essays
Ways in which Sample MBA Essays Can Help You Get into an MBA Program Getting into an MBA program is tough because you’ll be competing with many other candidates. However, you should know that you can increase your admissions chances by writing an MBA essay that is compelling. Your MBA essay must be able to [...]
How to write a scholarship application essay
Writing a scholarship essay can be a breeze as long as you follow a theme around which your essay will revolve. Having an outline will also help put structure in your scholarship essay and make it easier for you to write in an organized manner. You know how much work people put into writing their [...]
Sample MBA personal statement essay: Family Business
Question: Why is an MBA a critical next step toward your short- and long-term career goals? Why is ___ University the best MBA program for you? One of the many reasons why an MBA is a critical next step toward my short- and long-term career goals is that I have a strong desire to improve [...]
Sample MBA Essay: Leadership through cheerleading
I learned all about true leadership through my high school’s cheerleading team. Even if, at first, I only wanted to be in the team to become one of the “It-girls,” the challenges that the team encountered showed me that there is more in being a popular cheer leader. One becomes popular because she has to [...]
African-American Student Financial Aid: Where to Get Them
While more and more educational opportunities for minorities are opening up, there is still a significant percentage of African-Americans who do not have affordable access to a college education. There are a number of institutions that provide African-American student financial aid, but a lot of students don’t know where to find them, and what processes [...]
Use your Volunteer Work to Improve Admissions Chances
Whether you’re applying for admissions to college, university, law school, medical school, or graduate school, you’re bound to be one among numerous individuals vying for a spot. However, you must not lose hope because you still have a chance of getting accepted even if you don’t have a high grade point average or excellent entrance [...]
Sample MBA Program Admission essay: Sports and organization skills
Throughout college, I had found myself in many situations where I could turn challenges into opportunities. As a member of the women’s basketball team and co-founder of an environmental awareness organization in my college, I faced many challenges. One of these challenges was balancing my grades with my extracurricular activities. There was a time when [...]