category: education

the reality of college and grad school admissions is that there are many, many more applicants at good schools than there are available spots. in this post, we discuss the most common reasons schools reject candidates.

while each school and program may be different, there are some things that every admissions officer looks for in candidates. these seven things represent key evaluation criteria in the decision making process.

students often ask whether their gpa or test score counts more in the admissions process. see how schools will use your gpa and test scores in admissions.

learn why volunteering can increase your chances of getting into your dream school.

learn why some of the best students academically end up with the lowest test scores.

follow these tips to communicate clearly and effectively with admissions officers and you’re sure to improve your chances of admission.

impressing adcoms is crucial to your success in getting into the school of your dreams. read the top five things that adcoms hate to see applicants do.

follow these tips to make your grad school essay as personal and compelling as possible.

though you should focus your efforts on getting a great score in the first round of testing, some students will find that their test day performance just isn’t satisfactory. here are the top questions to consider when deciding whether to sign up for the test again.

practice tests help you get familiar with test questions, test format, and timing. to maximize the value of taking practice tests, check out these 8 tips.