Articles tagged with Graduate School Admissions

4 Steps to Take Today to Prepare for B-School

4 Steps to Take Today to Prepare for B-School

Applying to business school can be a competitive process. If you’re a college senior who wishes to enroll in business school this fall, at this point in the admissions process you have either submitted your applications during Round 1 or Round 2, or you are preparing your applications for Round 3 or Round 4 in March and April. For those of you who have completed your submissions, congratulations! All you have to do at the moment is wait for your schools’ decisions to arrive before you plan your next steps. For college seniors who are still working on MBA applications, there are a few steps you can take today to prepare for b-schoo ... Read More About 4 Steps to Take Today to Prepare for B-School

GRE Test Dates for 2017-2018

GRE Test Dates for 2017-2018

When applying to graduate school, many programs will require you to take the GRE. The GRE General Test assesses students in three areas: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. The unique thing about the GRE General Test, at least compared to other standardized exams like the ACT and SAT, is that the computer-based exam is offered at a multitude of testing sites almost daily. Even with flexible exam dates, it’s critical to make a plan when preparing for the GRE General Test. Reasons to create a GRE test date schedule can include staying on top of registration deadlines and allowing yourself adequate prep time. ... Read More About GRE Test Dates for 2017-2018

LSAT Test Dates for 2017-2018

LSAT Test Dates for 2017-2018

Taking a standardized exam like the LSAT entails a great deal of planning. When you begin to look into taking the LSAT, it’s important to create a list of the testing dates that will work well for you. Since the exam is only offered on select dates during the 2017-2018 academic year, you’ll want to be on top of registration deadlines. Reasons to finalize your testing schedule now include (as previously mentioned) staying current on registration deadlines, understanding which style of LSAT exam date best fits you, and allowing adequate prep time before the test. Are you ready to begin creating your LSAT prep plan? Keep reading to l ... Read More About LSAT Test Dates for 2017-2018

4 Time Management Strategies for the GMAT's Integrated Reasoning Section

4 Time Management Strategies for the GMAT's Integrated Reasoning Section

The GMAT’s Integrated Reasoning section, which was introduced in 2012, consists of 12 complex questions that you must answer in only 30 minutes. It includes four question types: Graphics Interpretation, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, and Two-Part Analysis. Each Integrated Reasoning problem requires you to analyze provided data, and to then answer multiple parts of the question correctly in order to receive credit. What are the best ways to process such a large amount of information from multiple sources in a brief period of time? Here are four time management strategies for the GMAT's Integrated Reasoning section: 1. Read the ... Read More About 4 Time Management Strategies for the GMAT's Integrated Reasoning Section

A Guide to Your Last Semester of College

A Guide to Your Last Semester of College

The end is in sight! You may finally be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel—with this excitement, though, also comes a bit of worry. Were you able to accomplish everything you wanted in your college career? Are all of your post-graduation plans set in place? Worry not, it isn't too late to still make the most of your college career and to plan for the future. It’s crucial in your final semester to make a plan or checklist. Take a look at where you have been, where you are going, and what other steps you need to take to make these last few months everything you have hoped for. Grad school As you start your final semest ... Read More About A Guide to Your Last Semester of College