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Preparations Before Leaving For The US

Now that you have received an offer from a graduate program, you will need to get ready to leave for university!

April 11, 2011

The Decision Letter

Towards the end of February to April, you will start receiving letters of acceptance or rejection from graduate schools. If you received an offer letter, congratulations!

April 10, 2011

How To Prepare The Recommendation Letter

There is no way to predict the weight carried by a recommendation letter. However, a poor recommendation letter may dissuade the admissions committee from considering you further.

April 1, 2011

Tips To Prepare For TOEFL

The TOEFL test may be requested by some departments if you are not from an English-speaking country. This test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level.

April 1, 2011

Writing The Personal Statement

The most important part of the application form will be a page called the “Statement of Purpose”. Devote ample time to writing your statement and take it very seriously.

March 29, 2011

Tips To Prepare For The GRE

For most undergraduate students, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is a required part of their application for graduate programs.

March 25, 2011

Tips For The Graduate School Interview Weekend

Some graduate school programs require you to attend an interview, usually termed the “Interview Weekend”, while others do not.

March 20, 2011

How To Prepare The Curriculum Vitae

When applying to a graduate program, a CV may be useful to summarize your qualifications, awards, education record and interests.

March 19, 2011

Choosing A Graduate School

There are many factors to consider when choosing a graduate program and university. AsianScientist has identified a number of relevant issues in a checklist to help you make this decision.

March 19, 2011