1. Start saving in the 9th grade – even $5 a week for 4 years will shave off significant expenses for college. (more…)

Dear Admissions Essay Doctor,

I wrote an essay that I thought was full of spirit and showed my character and my personality, but then I gave it to someone else to critique. The person’s edits made me panic because I couldn’t see the essence of what I was going for in my essay any more. How can I remedy this situation?

Sincerely,

Hope Road (more…)

When applying for graduate schools, don’t be shy about using some of the ideas and experiences you’ve gathered in the workforce.

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This may seem like an obvious one, but: spell-check your personal statement!

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1. Trying to contour their authentic goals to fit the MBA program and then being disappointed after they graduate and the MBA program falls short of their expectations. (more…)