Competitive degrees are an added bonus when searching for jobs, so make sure you are fully plugged into your Ivy network when job searching. (more…)

QUICK TIP: Watch your tone. Yes, we know you’re creative and “different,” but you can “stand out” to admissions officers without being too irreverent, gross (in your descriptions), informal or crass! Admissions officers are human, you know. You don’t want to personally turn them off to your personality or “sense of humor.”

1. Not selecting Ph.D. programs that truly engage their passion (i.e. doing a Ph.D. just to escape the harsh realities of the work world) (more…)

Dear Admissions Essay Doctor,

I really want to stand out from the pile of other college applicants. I’m a poet who has won championships, scholarships and popularity among my peers. Can I show off some of  my skills on my college application?

Sincerely,

Silver Pen

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Approach your job search as you would any investment in yourself: take some risks, be fearless, and be open to changes in the market. (more…)