How to Write a Timed Essay

How to Write a Timed Essay

It can be difficult enough to write an essay, but having to do it within stressful time constraints is another challenge in and of itself. Usually, these time constraints are in reference to due dates that tend to be weeks or months ahead. But when an essay is part of an exam, those weeks and months before your due date become minutes and hours. Facing a timed essay is nevertheless an intimidating situation that requires just the right mindset. There are a few things you should recognize and accept before going into a timed essay. First off, know that you will not have any time to waste – it is as simple as that. The comforting procrast ... Read More About How to Write a Timed Essay

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Chioma Isiadinso

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Chioma Isiadinso

Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Chioma Isiadinso is a former Harvard Business School Admissions Board member as well as the former Director of Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University. She is the CEO of EXPARTUS, a worldwide MBA admissions consulting service, and has also written a book of insights on the MBA admissions process called The Best Business Schools’ Admissions Secrets. VT: How much time should be set aside to adequately prepare for and complete the application for an MBA program?   Chioma: Ideally you want to start to seriously think o ... Read More About Ask an MBA Admissions Expert: Chioma Isiadinso

How to Avoid Study Distractions

How to Avoid Study Distractions

This is certainly a broad topic, as distractions are everywhere. Not only that, but everybody gets distracted by different things. That is one of the reasons studying can be so difficult and frustrating – random aspects of the world are always catching our attention. Especially if you are one with a shorter attention span, staying focused through your studies is no easy process. Here are some great approaches to studying in college that you may want to check out as well. Regardless of where we study, the surrounding environment is going to detract us from our work in one way or another. But there are a few distractions that we can ... Read More About How to Avoid Study Distractions

How to Network as a Recent College Graduate

How to Network as a Recent College Graduate

New to the real world? Feeling a little dumbfounded as to how to get anywhere or do anything in the job market? Well, that is where networking comes in. Networking is a tool used by everyone, but it’s particularly useful and important for fresh post-grads who desperately want to break into the career world.  It is very easy to feel out of place doing this, however. You’re so used to being a student and having the university constantly hand you opportunities. Of course, you always felt comfortable taking advantage of those opportunities because you had the comfort of being a student at that school to back you up. But now that ... Read More About How to Network as a Recent College Graduate

Ask a Law School Admissions Expert: Hamada Z.

Ask a Law School Admissions Expert: Hamada Z.

Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Hamada Z. is the co-founder of Write Track Admissions, a global admissions consulting service. He has counseled hundreds and hundreds of students all over the world and is currently leading the international expansion of Write Track Admissions. Hamada received his law degree from The University of California-Berkeley and his Master’s in International Relations from The University of Cambridge. Being highly knowledgeable in all areas of admissions, Hamada has advice to offer for students going down any path – see his Law Sc ... Read More About Ask a Law School Admissions Expert: Hamada Z.