Graduate Admissions Counselor

How to Get on the Radar of a Graduate Admissions Counselor

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Perfecting your application for graduate school may be a crucial step to receiving that acceptance letter, but the actions that you take before sending it in are just as important. …
grad school search

Which Program is Right for You? 3 Tips to Kickstart Your Grad School Search

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Narrow down your grad school search using these simple strategies. Applying to grad school can be a very overwhelming process. There is so much pressure to choose the most qualifying…
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How to Find the Right Grad School Scholarships

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Insights on Paying as Little as Possible for Your Graduate Degree At first glance, the expenses associated with attending graduate school can seem daunting. But don’t let a program’s official…
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How to Get Connected to the Right People Before Applying to Grad Schools

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The Importance of Networking for Educational and Career Opportunities We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” This is an obvious oversimplification, but the…
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Recruitment Fairs May Still be Virtual in 2021 — and You Should Attend

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4 Reasons Why Recruitment Fairs are Now More Important Than Ever If you’re thinking about applying to grad school, don’t assume the lack of in-person recruiting events will prevent you…
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Career Exploration: 3 Signs You Should Change Your Path

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Career exploration may seem scary and unpredictable; however, these signs could mean it’s time to move on from your current job.
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How to Plan for a Graduate Degree Program During Your Senior Year

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Prepare for your graduate degree during your senior year in a way that increases your chances of acceptance and decreases your stress.
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Graduate School Orientation: Make the Most of Your Virtual Meetings

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Prepare for Your First Semester with Graduate School Orientation Like most events right now, graduate school orientations are going virtual in order to abide by safe social distancing practices. While…
Making the Most Out of Virtual Graduate School Fairs

Virtual Graduate School Fairs: 3 Tips to Make the Most of Them

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Graduate School Goes Virtual - Even the Tours Although the future of in-person events is uncertain because of the pandemic, many schools are adapting to the “new normal” by transitioning…
Your First Semester of Graduate School

Your First Semester of Graduate School: 3 Steps to Help You Prepare

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The first semester of graduate school can be daunting and preparing for it during a pandemic is something we’re all working through for the first time together. If you are…
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5 Factors to Consider When Choosing an Engineering School

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Choosing a master’s degree in engineering program is not always easy. These 5 questions may help you decide which engineering school is the best for you.
Admissions Package

Your Graduate Admissions Package: How to Compare Financial Aid Options

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Knowing how to compare your graduate admissions package is important when weighing your financial aid options for earning a master’s degree.
Employability after graduation

Does Your Graduate Degree Program Offer Enough Career Resources?

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Take advantage of your graduate degree program’s career resources & increase your employability and chances of landing your dream job after graduation.
Graduate Financial Aid

How to Negotiate for More Graduate Financial Aid

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With these useful tips, you can learn how to negotiate your graduate financial aid and earn your master’s degree for less.

You Need a Graduate Degree in Engineering: 3 Reasons Why

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A graduate degree in engineering can increase your chances of landing your dream job in a competitive career field with high growth potential.

Why 2020 is the Year to Pursue a Business Graduate Degree

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If you are considering a business graduate degree, record unemployment means now could be the optimal time to invest in a graduate management education.

Applying to graduate school doesn’t have to be a guessing game!

In Tools & Tips, we share insider insights from the professionals who make admissions decisions for engineering master’s programs, MBA programs and all graduate degree programs in between.

Check back regularly for articles that cover everything from deciding if you’ll apply to paying for your master’s degree.