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How to Get In to Business School

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Have you thought about getting an MBA? The whole application process can be rigorous, but once you get through it you will be happy you did!.. more »

How to Handle Being Waitlisted by a Graduate School

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You have obtained your bachelor's degree, and now you are applying to graduate school. Some letters you receive may be acceptances, rejections or the dreaded waitlist. Being waitlisted doesn't have to be the end of the road, but you have to ... more »

How to Write a Graduate School Essay

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The graduate school essay, often referred to as the purpose or personal statement, is often the first impression a selection committee has of you. Since many committees have to sift through several graduate school applications, you want your ... more »

How to Write a Graduate School Letter of Recommendation

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If you have ever been asked to write a letter of recommendation for a Grad School applicant, the thought of getting started may seem intimidating. You must strike a balance between "helpful" and "honest" while considering the amount of detail to ... more »

How to Find a Job on the Internet

By karenechelon

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The inevitable has come. The economy has gone to a slump and you are sitting at home filling out your unemployment online when it suddently hits you that you don't have a job... more »

How to Get a Copy of Your College Diploma

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In many offices, a copy of the occupant's college diploma hangs on the wall. Do you have one of these trophies? Do you even know where you put yours? Don't worry - you can get another copy... more »

How to Get an Accelerated Bachelor's or Master's Degree

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Thinking about making a difference in your career by going back to school for a bachelor's or master's degree? These days, colleges and universities are offering working people an option: accelerated degree programs... more »

How to improve your standardized test scores

By Joseph Kim, MD, MPH

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Do you feel frustrated by your exam scores? Maybe you're not improving. Find out how you can improve your standardized test taking skills... more »

How to prepare for business school and the MBA

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Preparing for Business school is a very stressful thing. A master's degree in business, MBA, will go a long way in your future career, so quality planning is important... more »

How to Request a Recommendation Letter From a Professor

By eHow Education Editor

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Whether for graduate school admission or that all-important first job, a professor's letter of recommendation can be invaluable. Here are some guidelines to follow for requesting (and getting) a good one... more »

How to Use a Journalism Degree

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A journalism degree offers a number of different paths to the new job seeker. While a journalism major might seem to be equipped only to write and edit news, in truth an education in journalism brings in elements from a number of important, ... more »

How to Write a Letter of Intent for Graduate School

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Many graduate schools will ask you to include a letter of intent along with your application when applying for graduate school. This is a short statement usually limited to one page. In this letter, you will outline your accomplishments and let ... more »

How to Write a Personal Statement for a Graduate School Application

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When applying for a graduate program, the personal statement is your opportunity to set yourself apart from the other candidates. This is where you can include personal information about yourself and convince the admissions committee that you ... more »

How to Prepare a Proper Scientific Poster Presentation

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The link between communication and science is crucial to the spread of information and catalyzing discussion amongst researchers. This article will focus on one aspect of communication in the sciences: research posters. It will explain how to ... more »

How to Prepare for the GMAT Sentence Correction Questions

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Sentence correction questions make up approximately 14 of the 41 questions in the GMAT verbal section. They consist of a long sentence that is either partially or completely underlined. Your goal as the test-taker is to identify if the sentence ... more »

How to Study for the GRE

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You can prepare yourself for the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) by becoming familiar with the test format, reviewing fundamentals and taking practice tests... more »

How to Study for the MCAT

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It's well known that an armed gunman once broke in on a Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) session and stole copies of the exam, probably to pirate them. This story only adds to the hype surrounding the MCAT, but here are a few hints that ... more »

How to Apply to Graduate School

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Applying for graduate school is a process you can never begin too soon. It's a daunting task that requires weeks, if not months, of preparation. Working hard and meticulously will pay off in the end and you will be able to rest easy as you drop ... more »

How to Get Into an Ivy League Graduate School

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Ivy League schools are extremely hard to get into, and their graduate schools are no different. One chance you have is to attend the school of the graduate school where you want to continue your education. Use these steps to learn more about Ivy ... more »

How to Get Into Grad School

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Whether you want to be an engineer or an Egyptologist, graduate school may be a necessary stepping-stone. But getting an advanced degree is a huge investment: Choose carefully to find an academically excellent program that opens career doors as well... more »

How to Fail the GRE

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The GRE is an outrageous test designed with the sole purpose of impeding your path to grad school. You could not take it, but what would that prove? Instead, take it and fail it. That will show the graduate programs and test writers. Follow these ... more »

How to Find Research Grants Available to Grad Students

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Grad students spend a lot of time doing research but few realize that they can apply for free government grants as well as private grants that would help fund that research. Whether you need money to pay for books or cash for travel to a remote ... more »

How to Get Rid of Writer's Block by Using Key Phrases in Your Academic Papers

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Sometimes just starting a sentence can be a chore if you are pressed for time. These phrases will help get you started on the path to writing an interesting and engaging paper for your professor to enjoy... more »

How to Prepare for a Graduate Thesis Defense

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You've worked hard on your masters thesis and now it's ready for submission. The only thing left is facing the committee who will either accept or reject all your efforts. Here are some tips on how to prepare for that crucial day... more »

How to Study for the Literature in English GRE

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While not all graduate programs in literature or writing require the Literature in English GRE, if you’ve got to take it, you’ll need to prepare. Taking this monster of a test is the easy part; scoring high enough to get into your first choice ... more »

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