Using an Admission Essay Sample for guidance on sensitive themes

Filed under Personal statement writing guide with No Comments, May 8th, 2009 by admin

Generally, most books and online essay-writing resources advice applicants to steer clear of sensitive topics.  In the college application essay, sex, religion, and politics are eggshell-thin China cups that will surely crack at the slightest drop or pressure.  Current events are also subjects that most applicants try not to write about, for fear of sounding [...]

The Essay for College Admission: the Pros and Cons of Having a Weird Topic

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, May 5th, 2009 by admin

If you’re all set to apply for college yet have just the average grades to make it, boost your chances of getting in by writing an excellent college admissions essay.  Members of college admissions panels are usually seasoned at judging students based on the essays that they’ve written and could very well get tired of [...]

Assembling MBA essay sample elements into one winning essay

Filed under MBA admissions essay samples with No Comments, May 2nd, 2009 by admin

Crafting the perfect MBA application essay is a tough job.  Many people are aware of the benefits an MBA degree can give them in their careers and as such, you need to be able to stand out in the kind of admission essays that you pass.  MBA schools have doubled their strictness when it comes [...]

Law School Personal Statements: Indicating that You’re From a Family of Lawyers

Filed under Personal statement writing guide with No Comments, April 6th, 2009 by admin

Making the decision to become a lawyer can be one of the biggest steps that you take in your life, especially if you are from a family of lawyers.  Coming from a family of lawyers can have many advantages for those who are planning to become lawyers themselves.  Regardless of whether or not you are [...]

Writing College Application Essays Focusing on High School Job Experiences

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, April 3rd, 2009 by admin

When putting together your college application package, you will probably be required to submit an application essay.  While your transcripts, resume, and SAT scores will probably be the first thing that schools look at, your college application essay may just be the x-factor that gets you into the school of your choice.  Because of the [...]

Application for School Admission: Comparing College Admissions with Medical School Admissions

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, March 30th, 2009 by admin

Whether you are planning to go into undergraduate studies or post-graduate studies, you will probably have to complete and submit an application package for the admissions committee.  The application package is more than just a requirement to get into schools, but it also serves as an introduction of yourself to the admissions committee of the [...]

How to Make the Right Impression during Admissions Interviews

Filed under General with No Comments, October 23rd, 2008 by admin

Knowing how to deal with interviews is important because you’re going to encounter this at some points in your life. College, graduate schools, and potential employers will most likely ask you to come for an interview and it is then that they will decide whether they should accept you or not. Aside from your personal [...]

Tips on How to Write an Excellent Resume

Filed under General with No Comments, October 21st, 2008 by admin

One of the first things that admissions committees and potential employers will see when you submit an application is your resume. A resume contains various information about you and gives readers an outline of your credentials such as your educational background and work experience that are relevant to the program you wish to enter or [...]

How to apply for a scholarship

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, March 9th, 2008 by admin

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 College made easy

Filed under College and university admissions with No Comments, March 5th, 2008 by admin

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. [...]