Archive for October, 2007

Preparation and Your Graduate Admissions Essay

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

A successful personal statement for graduate admissions explains your strengths, goals, and objectives. Conduct a thorough self-exploration and write your admissions essay with these tips….

Afraid to Ask?

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Nobody wants to be laughed at or ridiculed. Very often, when we don’t understand something in class or when we’re totally lost, we don’t want to raise our hands because…

How To Get a Letter of Recommendation

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

I’m asked this question very very often. Here’s how, step by step (be sure to see the links within!). …

Writing Your Admissions Essay: Trouble Starting?

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Don’t know how to begin your personal statement for graduate school admissions? Here are some ideas to break through writer’s block. …

Brainstorming Techniques

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

I have news for teachers. Not every student is comfortable with brainstorming sessions. I know this because I hated brainstorming when I was young. It made me really uncomfortable.
Brainstorming is…

Essay Madness

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

At this point, you should be making progress with your admissions essay. If our essay resources aren’t helping, you may want to consider an internet-based counselor such as EssayEdge….

Preparing for the Academic Job Market

Friday, October 26th, 2007

It is never too early to start thinking about the academic job search. This article describes what you can do as a second year graduate student to enhance your…