by Transcend Admissions | Sep 28, 2023 | Application Strategy, Undergraduate Application Strategy
With the Common App becoming such an important aspect of applying to hundreds of different universities, it is imperative that applicants have a good approach to writing the essay that will be submitted to each of the schools they apply to through the portal. This...
by Transcend Admissions | Sep 21, 2023 | MBA Essays
If you are preparing to undertake an MBA with the intention of pivoting into a new career, you may find yourself at a bit of a crossroads when it comes time to write a convincing essay. Although most MBA students intend to make career shifts, each person’s career...
by Transcend Admissions | Sep 14, 2023 | Application Strategy, MBA Essays
One of the great things about an MBA is its flexibility, which allows students to enter many different career paths upon graduation. Using an MBA to transition into a new career is very common – as many as 50% of MBA graduates accept jobs that are in different...
by Transcend Admissions | Sep 7, 2023 | Application Strategy
Every application season is different from the one preceding it and the one that follows. This ebb and flow affects the applicants to each cohort in different ways. For example, some years a program might experience an influx of female applicants, in other years there...
by Transcend Admissions | Aug 31, 2023 | Application Strategy
Every year, we speak with hundreds of applicants who believe that a graduate degree is the crucial next step in boosting their career prospects, but, after doing some research, they feel unsure about which degree best fits their goals. With more and more specialized...
by Transcend Admissions | Aug 24, 2023 | Application Strategy
When you apply for an MBA, you will likely seek support from several people in your network. In addition to inviting input and opinions about programs on your long list, proofreading your essays, and doing early networking, one very important step in the application...
by Transcend Admissions | Aug 17, 2023 | Application Strategy
As university and graduate school admissions continue to get increasingly competitive, it is more important than ever for admissions officers to get a holistic sense of you as an applicant. The goal is to build a well-rounded profile that tells your whole story, going...