Dec, 04, 2010
There is always time for another “Top Ten List.” Here is one more. It is based on working with hundreds of graduate school applicants since 2001. I can’t really say that I have put these ten in order of awfulness as each can lead to its own particular disaster. Often they are combined to achieve […]
Sep, 23, 2009
To celebrate the 100th of 2009, I have decided to engage in a self-indulgent interview with myself. Hopefully some of my readers will find this interesting as my objective is answer a number of questions I am frequently asked. ON CONSULTING AND CLIENTS Question: How long have you been a graduate admissions consultant and how […]
May, 10, 2009
My guest blogger, Steve Green, provides some insightful remarks on why now may be a very good time to go to graduate school.-Adam How to Beat “The Curse of the Class of 2009” Here’s some unsurprising news from the Wall Street Journal: “The bad news for this spring’s college graduates is that they’re entering the […]
Apr, 21, 2009
In this post, Steve discusses what goes into making a great Fulbright application. Steve is a past recipient of Japan’s equivalent of the Fulbright, the Monbukagakusho Dissertation Research Fellowship that is awarded by the Japanese government scholarship to facilitate two years of research, which he conducted at the Faculty of Law, The University of Tokyo. […]
Apr, 19, 2009
In 2007, I did a series of posts on this topic. At this point, I wanted to offer a revised version of this series as a single long post. While much of the original series of posts remains, I thought that this would be a good time to revise and extend my remarks. In this […]
Apr, 15, 2009
Whether applying to an MBA, LL.M., or other type of graduate program, I know that many successful applicants put extensive time into networking. I think this is particularly important for those trying to obtain admission at top MBA programs, but in its own way, is also important for those applying to masters and especially Ph.D. […]
Apr, 13, 2009
Congratulations! If I don’t have the opportunity to congratulate you in person, at least I can give you a virtual toast. If the advice on my blog helped you get admitted to an MBA, LL.M., Public Policy, or other type of graduate program, I would love to hear about it. Please feel free to leave […]
Apr, 13, 2009
In this post, Steve looks at one of the darker sides of graduate school.-Adam GRADUATE SCHOOL BLUES This post addresses a potential and serious bad side-effect of being a graduate student but offers some pointers for applicants to help avoid or minimize it. Graduate school can make you unhappy. If you already prone to feeling […]
Apr, 12, 2009
In this post, Steve discusses the importance of starting early for those planning on Fall 2010 admission. -Adam START EARLY. START NOW! Applying to graduate school disproves the old adage that “Good things come to those who wait.” Wait too long to prepare your graduate school application and you risk having a bad thing come […]
Apr, 12, 2009
My guest blogger and colleague, Steve Green, is back!-Adam Hi, I’m back! After an extended break from guest-blogging, I am glad to be back on the blog, home of the very best MBA admissions information. Due to higher than expected demand, clients kept me busier than I’d anticipated this past application season. I am pleased […]
