Is my college GPA good enough? How much does GPA matter for grad school anyway? Does having a low GPA mean I should not try for certain elite grad schools? These are just a few of the many questions that pop into candidates’ heads when they think of applying to graduate school. Students are aware […]
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Ayush is a Test Prep Expert and Application Coach actively involved in the Test Prep and Application Consulting space for several years now. He is a GMAT 99 Percentiler and has extensive experience in delivering private tutoring sessions for GMAT, GRE, and SAT exams. Ayush has a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and an MBA in Strategy from the Indian School of Business. He is an ardent ManUnited fan and when he is not helping students understand that tricky GMAT question or write that dreaded Why MBA answer, he would be likely cheering for his team at Old Trafford (GGMU). To connect with him, feel free to reach out to him via LinkedIn or his website Test Prep Buddy.
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I Didn’t Get In! Dealing with Grad School Rejection
What happens when your grad school application gets rejected? Here are our favorite tips for getting through this difficult time.

Should You Go To Grad School? 5 Reasons You Should — And 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t
“To be or not to be” a graduate student – that is the question many young professionals face when thinking about the next phase of their career. Some start thinking about graduate school while they’re still completing their undergraduate degree, while others don’t consider it until they’re a few years into the workforce. When contemplating […]

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 […]

How to Evaluate Graduate Programs and Find the Right Fit
How to Evaluate Graduate Programs and Find the Right Fit Choosing which graduate program to pursue is an extremely important decision in one’s career. It can become an overwhelming task given the number of options available nowadays. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is picking something without researching the university or program in-depth […]

How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Grad School
The Statement of Purpose (often referred to as the SOP) is one of the most important and yet often misunderstood components of your application. It is not just another essay about your key achievements or your resume in a running form. It is the backbone of your entire application and ties together the story conveyed […]