About Grad School: It's Not You, It's Them

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Grad School Grad School Preparing Applying Surviving From Tara Kuther, Ph.D., your Guide to Grad School It's Not You, It's Them Similar to the classic break-up phrase, "It's not you, it's me," sometimes a rejection letter from graduate school is more about the graduate program than about you. In other words,... Read more Graduation Blues Commencement ceremonies were held at most colleges and universities within the last week or two. Graduates often report feeling a mix of relief, happiness, and also some sadness. Why sadness?... Read more What's a Postdoc? Many undergraduate and graduate students believe that earning the doctoral degree is "the end of the line" in training - that their education will be complete. In some cases, yes.... Read more Getting into Graduate School: Prepare Your Grad School Application Is graduate school for you? Learn how to locate and evaluate graduate programs, prepare your graduate school application and graduate admissions essays, ask for letters of recommendation, and prepare for graduate admissions interviews. Graduate School Ads Personal Statement College Application Cover Letters Business Letters MBA College More about Grad School Letters of Recommendation for Graduate School All About the Graduate Admissions Essay Admissions Exams for Graduate School: GRE, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT Graduate Admissions Interviews Paying for Graduate School: Financial Aid for Grad Students Graduate Study in the Arts and Humanities   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Tara Kuther, Ph.D. Grad School Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Grad School newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Graduate School Admissions 101 Graduate Record Exam Prep Admissions Timeline: What to Do When Before Writing Your Admissions Essay How to Get a Letter of Recommendation Advertisement

About Private Schools: Summer Begins

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Private Schools Private Schools Find a School Admissions Pay for School From Robert Kennedy, your Guide to Private Schools Memorial Day 2010 is behind us. Summer sessions, school visits, and, of course, summer fun and recreation, will make summer 2010 a special time. Make it even more special for your children by spending quality time with them. Make it a great week. Rob Choosing a School: When Do I...? We've made knowing what to do and when to do it as you search for the right private school for your child uncomplicated and easy. A Timeline for the School... Read more Legal Matters: Why Do I...? Why do I have to sign a contract when I send my child to a private school? For your protection and the school's protection... Read more Is Paddling Here to Stay? Maybe I am being overly pessimistic, but I think that paddling is probably not going to disappear anytime soon. At least in the southern states where it seems to be... Read more Flying in 2010 I am old enough to remember the days when flight attendants had to be nurses in order to qualify for the job. Well, not quite that old. In any case... Read more Private Schools Ads Private Schools Summer School Elementary School Christian School Public High Schools Featured Articles Discovering Montessori Single Sex Education Books About Private Schools Private School Finder Choosing a Prep School Scholarships   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Robert Kennedy Private Schools Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Private Schools newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Montessori vs Waldorf Top NYC Schools Equestrian Schools 10 Facts About Private Schools Single Sex Education Advertisement

About College Admissions: U.S.: College Admissions Essays

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. College Prep Choose a School The Application From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. The application essay is one of the few places in the college admissions process where you can really let your personality shine. Today's newsletter highlights articles for helping you craft a winning essay. Also check out these sample essays on: an ethical dilemma | an important issue | an influential person | a fictional character | diversity | the open topic | a supplemental essay 5 Tips for Writing a Winning Essay Your essay needs to reveal your passions and personality, and it needs to capture the attention of admissions officers. These five essay tips can help. Tips for the Common Application Essays Most of the country's most selective colleges use the Common Application, and this article can guide you through the six essay options... Read more 10 Bad Essay Topics Seriously, don't write about your time in jail or your sex life. Some topics are much more likely to backfire than others... Learn more 5 Supplemental Essay Mistakes Don't underestimate the importance of a supplemental essay because of its short length. These five mistakes can seriously weaken your application. College Admissions Ads Personal Statement College Application College Scholarship College Admissions MBA College Featured Articles Here's How NOT to Get into Harvard SAT Scores Available for the May 1st Exam How to Boost Your SAT Scores Transferring to a Different College 10 Common Interview Questions SAT Scores for the Ivy League   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Junior Year Timeline Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? Reasons to Transfer Advertisement