by Transcend Admissions | Aug 15, 2013 | Application Strategy
As we noted in this past article, shifting functions or industries upon earning an MBA is very normal – ½ of an MBA class may be seeking a major career change. Although this is common, a career changer faces the challenge of persuading the MBA admissions committee... by Transcend Admissions | Jul 26, 2013 | Application Strategy
What do you do when you’re unsure about whether or not graduate school is right for you? There are a number of factors — time and expense perhaps being the two biggest — which could influence whether or not a graduate degree makes sense for you. Graduate... by Transcend Admissions | Jul 18, 2013 | Application Strategy, Undergraduate Application Strategy
Many international applicants are only knowledgeable about (aka, obsessed with) a small number of colleges and universities in the United States. MIT and UC Berkeley are wonderful schools that can provide a great education — but the vast majority of... by Transcend Admissions | Jul 3, 2013 | Application Strategy, MBA Events, Misc.
… Read the rest “Writing Course in... by Transcend Admissions | Jun 11, 2013 | Application Strategy, Undergraduate Application Strategy
American undergraduate schools pride themselves on creating a diverse student body. This means they are seeking to admit more qualified international students, feeling that their international backgrounds lend unique perspectives and insights into the world which... by Transcend Admissions | Jun 10, 2013 | Application Strategy, Undergraduate Application Strategy
One of the biggest challenges for students applying to undergraduate and graduate schools these days is the overwhelming amount of information available about their target schools. The modern marvel of the Internet has made it easy for applicants to learn everything... by Transcend Admissions | Jun 6, 2013 | Application Strategy, Undergraduate Application Strategy
What do you do if you want to go to college in the United States, but your grades and test scores aren’t 100% perfect? What happens if you aren’t the best standardized test taker in the world, or you were feeling sick the day you had to take your SAT & TOEFL tests...