Archive for December, 2008

Using Examples of Personal Statements for Applications: A Foreign Student’s Guide

Filed under Personal statement writing guide with No Comments, December 22nd, 2008 by admin

Regardless of whether you’re applying to law school, med school, undergraduate university or college, or other graduate schools, you will be required to submit a personal statement essay. This is why it’s important for applicants to check out sample personal statement essays to get an idea of how to structure their essays and which information [...]

Characteristics of Bad Examples of Personal Statements

Filed under Personal statement writing guide with No Comments, December 19th, 2008 by admin

As you’ve probably read in websites and blogs, the personal statement essay is an important requirement in the application or admissions process of law school, med school, college, and other graduate schools. The personal statement essay you submit can make or break your chances of getting accepted into the school you applied to because this [...]

The Lowdown on Student Health Insurance

Filed under General with No Comments, December 16th, 2008 by admin

Student health insurance packages and policies exist to protect students’ health and largely to help them cope with the expenses they might incur if they get sick. If you think being in school makes you safer and less prone to diseases, think again. Every year, many students get sick and fatigued from the workload and [...]

Where to Find Inside Tips on Admissions Processes

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, December 13th, 2008 by admin

Even though schools and universities follow pretty much the same processes for selecting and admitting student applicants, there are still pieces of information about the admissions processes of specific schools that you can use to your advantage. This information can range from what the admissions committee find endearing and impressive in applicants’ essays to the [...]

Juggling Academics and Romantic Relationships

Filed under General with No Comments, December 10th, 2008 by admin

For some students, being in a romantic relationship is effective in helping them cope with the stress and demands of academic life. There are times, however, when juggling academics and romantic relationships becomes a bit too hard for students – what with the number of reports and papers they have to make and the number [...]

Why Is Prestige Important When Choosing a School?

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, December 7th, 2008 by admin

Parents and students consider multiple factors when selecting a school. For most parents, the most important thing to consider is the school’s tuition rates, as well as the other expected expenses. For some, what matters most is location and accessibility. There are some parents, however, who believe that the school’s prestige and reputation is the [...]