If you’re considering grad school, you might be overwhelmed by all of the preparation required. While you may think you’ve mastered your study habits, you may find that a highly-competitive academic environment requires you to reinvent your study skills. The good news: You probably learned all the study skills you need already… in kindergarten! While […]
The Vocabulary Builder Workbook is Published!
The Vocabulary Builder Workbook has been released! It’s packed with 1,400 important words, along with word histories, example sentences, and exercises at the end of each chapter. And it’s not just for test prep, either—use it to improve your writing or sharpen your thinking.
Announcing the Vocabulary Builder Workbook by Chris LeLe
For the first time, I’ve collected the vocabulary words I’ve taught over the years in one easy to access place: the Vocabulary Builder Workbook. I’ve also provided exercises to reinforce learning. Read on to learn more about this resource!
Career Advancement: Community College vs. Grad School
This post is a contribution from our friends at Admit.me. I was recently asked about community college versus traditional graduate school in terms of career advancement and I thought I would share with you some of my thoughts. Keep in mind, this is not an assessment of community college degrees versus a traditional bachelor’s degree […]
Writing About Resilience in the Face of Failure
Essay questions dealing with failure, risk, mistakes, and difficult interactions or conflict often cause applicants to cringe, squirm, and bite their nails. After all, like all of our clients, you want to show yourself succeeding and conquering the world in your essays and personal statements, not falling down. But there’s a reason why these questions […]
Best GRE Books 2017 – 2018 | GRE Book Reviews
Which are the best GRE prep books on the market? Meet the Best GRE Books list – our complete, updated list of GRE book reviews!
5 Tips for Acceptance to a Physician Assistant Program
Over the years, I’ve helped many students get accepted into Physician Assistant (PA) Programs across the country. To apply to PA programs, you will use the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). To help you send in an application that effectively presents your qualifications, I’m including five tips below to ensure that you, too, […]
How To Study for the GRE in One Month
Studying for the GRE in one month takes a lot of organization and a good study plan. This redesigned GRE study schedule will tell you exactly what to do every day in the 30 days leading up to your exam.
Approaching the Diversity Essay Question
Many applications now have a question, sometimes optional, encouraging people with minority backgrounds, unusual educational histories, or unusual family histories to write about their background. How Are YOU Diverse? First the easy answer: If you are an immigrant to the US, the child of immigrants, or someone whose ethnicity is considered a minority in the […]
Taking the GRE in Nigeria
In this post we’ll be discussing everything you need to know to take the GRE in Nigeria, including information on testing centers, registration, and fees.