Category: Application Timeline
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Grad School Application Timeline: The Outreach Email
Navigating the labyrinth of graduate school applications can be exhausting, so you’ll want to be happy with the outcome. Although the most difficult parts of the process come later, one of the earliest steps in you timeline should be making contact with programs that might interest you. This first communication can help set the tone […]
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Applying Insight: Sample Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement with Feedback
When applying to graduate school, the statement–whether statement of purpose or personal statement–is one of the most daunting tasks. Hard questions can add to your stress: What are the key elements of a successful statement of purpose? How do you ensure your personal statement is authentic? Making sure what you write in your application will […]
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How to Pick a Writing Sample
When you’re applying to graduate school, picking academic writing that displays your high level of academic excellence can be hard. Don’t panic! While your writing sample is an important component of your graduate school application, it does not have to be perfect. What it does have to do is communicate effectively, illustrate your potential for […]
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Under the Radar: Seven Great Lesser-Known Finance PhD Programs
Navigating the landscape of doctoral programs can be overwhelming, particularly when considering disciplines such as finance. Beyond the usual contenders among the Ivy League and well known flagship state schools, there are numerous high-quality programs that deserve recognition for their rigorous academic offerings and research contributions. This post points to seven exceptional finance PhD programs […]
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Graduate School Application Planning: When to Apply & Where to Start
Preparing your graduate school applications can be a daunting task. It is a big, time-intensive, and complex commitment – and often one many applicants are working on in addition to work, school, or both! The best way to give yourself a shot at success is by understanding the application process fully before embarking on the […]
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Grad School Application Tips in Social Media
These days, everyone and everything has gone “social.” So why not look to the social sphere for advice about how to get into grad school? Below are my favorite social sites for finding information about the application process. And in a true social fashion, you can post your questions and start your own threads as […]