For nearly 40 years I've been mentoring and advising students as they apply for spots in professional schools--law school, medical school, nursing programs, doctoral programs, and MFA programs, as ...

Explain why you're pursuing medicine. Be clear and specific. Be genuine, reflective and revise thoughtfully. For many medical school applicants, the personal statement is the most intimidating part of ...

Here’s a question that I think lots of people in higher education may be confronting over the next few weeks: What should we do with the personal statement for graduate admissions? I’ve now seen ...

The personal statement is a very important part of your application. If a candidate is otherwise qualified, the personal statement can be a deciding factor in the admissions decision. It is your ...