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...
by Transcend Admissions | Aug 10, 2023 | Application Strategy, MBA Essays
Applying to universities is a stressful and potentially life-changing experience, so it’s understandable that applicants want to persuade the admissions committee that they fit the mold of the type of student that is typically admitted to their program. The problem...
by Transcend Admissions | Jul 27, 2023 | Application Strategy, Undergraduate Admissions
August 1st marks the annual rollover of the Common Application (also known as the Common App), which officially starts its new undergraduate application season. The Common App is especially useful for students preparing to apply to U.S.-based undergraduate programs...
by Transcend Admissions | Jul 20, 2023 | Application Strategy
The significant cost of graduate education leads many applicants to pursue scholarships to help them fund their studies. After having identified the best-fit programs and written many detailed essays as part of their applications, applicants will often need to undergo...
by Transcend Admissions | Jul 6, 2023 | Application Strategy, MBA Essays
Following up on our recent post encouraging applicants not to write generic essays, let’s look at some ways to increase the likelihood that your essays will stick in the mind of admissions officers. Applicants commonly fret that they don’t have interesting or...
