How to Get into the Top Graduate Schools: What You Need

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Although there are graduate schools all across the country, only a select group of people are admitted to these programs each year. Many people become overwhelmed by the process of choosing and applying to grad school, as well as the possibility of rejection. However, with this new book, you can significantly increase your chances of being accepted to the grad school of your choice.
This new, carefully researched book contains valuable information for those who are still in college and intend to apply for grad school and those who are returning to school after a hiatus. Whether you are applying to grad school to prepare for a profession, get a specific job, potentially earn more, or simply for personal achievement, this book will explain exactly what you need to know in simple, easy to understand terms. You will learn how to choose a school, how to determine a program of interest, how to resolve unforeseen problems, such as a lost transcript or delinquent recommenders, how to conduct research online, how to request transcripts, how to ace the personal interview, how to deal with rejection, and how to accept or reject an offer.
In addition, you will create an application timeline, take practice Graduate Record Exams (GRE) and Graduate Management Admission Tests (GMAT) to determine how much preparation time you need, draft highly effective letters of intent and reference, write an engaging statement of purpose, apply for financial aid, choose samples of your work to submit with your application, and conduct informative on-site visits.
Whether you are applying to law school or medical school or you are pursuing your doctorate in a liberal arts field, this book will provide you with all the information you need to ensure that you achieve your academic goals.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Perfect for Anyone Considering Grad School, July 15, 2009

Margo Upson "Busy Mom of One" (Central NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Get into the Top Graduate Schools: What You Need to Know about Getting into Law, Medical, and Other Ivy League Schools Explained Simply (Paperback)

How to Get Into the Top Graduate Schools, by David Wilkening, is one of the best resources for students interested in getting accepted to any of the top graduate schools in the country. This book gets into detail about the application process, what to expect, and a timeline for completing the numerous steps involved. I found it to be a very thorough book; all of my questions about applying for graduate school were answered by the time I finished reading.
How to Get Into the Top Graduate Schools starts with general information about graduate programs and why getting a graduate degree is important. From there, the author covers the importance of letters of recommendation, and how to get a great one, how to evaluate a graduate program, how to ace the personal interview, and more. There are tips for how to make your graduate school application stand out, how to get off of a waiting list and into the program, taking the GRE, and even how to handle rejection and use it to improve your...Read more

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Great grad school advice for any student!, July 29, 2009

Nicole Peters - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Get into the Top Graduate Schools: What You Need to Know about Getting into Law, Medical, and Other Ivy League Schools Explained Simply (Paperback)

This is a must have book for anyone considering a graduate degree. The information provided is so detailed that you could create a wonderful plan for getting into graduate school even before you have completed your undergraduate degree. It takes you from preparation to the application process and through what graduate school is really like. Rather than just being a lot of information that should be common sense, the book focuses on a lot of factors that would not generally be considered.

In fact, the only thing that could make this book better is actual checklists and worksheets. The bulleted lists, tips, and step by step instructions are wonderful and easy to follow. There are also a lot of web resources mentioned that can really help you through the graduate school application process as well as through getting the degree itself.

This book would especially benefit those who have not yet entered undergraduate studies. In creating a lifelong educational and...Read more

Extremely Helpful, June 23, 2009

Jennifer Deis (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Get into the Top Graduate Schools: What You Need to Know about Getting into Law, Medical, and Other Ivy League Schools Explained Simply (Paperback)

I'll be applying to graduate schools in the fall, and this book definitely answered every question I've had about the process, and some I didn't even think to ask. It makes everything very easy to understand, and covers all of the bases. It makes getting into a top school seem more attainable because I know exactly what to do. I've already recommended this book to friends who are applying, and I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about graduate school.