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GMAT vs GRE — Interview With Melody Jones, Co-Founder, Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting
TUN sits down with Melody Jones, the co-founder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, to discuss the differences between the GMAT and the GRE and get advice on which test to take. TUN: Melody, thanks so much for joining us today. JONES: Thanks, Jackson. Happy to be here. Great. Let’s start off with the big… Read More
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How to Pay for Grad School — Interview With Betsy Mayotte, President and Founder, The Institute of Student Loan Advisors
TUN sits down with Betsy Mayotte, the president and founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA), to provide tips on how to pay for grad school. TUN: Betsy, thanks so much for joining. MAYOTTE: No problem. Thanks for having me. Grad school is a big investment. Before we get into the details, do… Read More
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Business School Admissions Tips — Interview With Dr. Joan Marques, Dean of the School of Business at Woodbury University
TUN sits down with Dr. Joan Marques, dean of the School of Business at Woodbury University, to discuss tips for applying to business schools. TUN: Dr. Marques, thanks so much for joining us. DR. MARQUES: Thank you so much, Jackson, for having me. To get started, can you give us an overview of the process… Read More
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How to Choose the Right Grad School for You — Interview With Dr. Kristen Willmott, Counselor, Top Tier Admissions
TUN sits down with Dr. Kristen Willmott, senior private counselor at Top Tier Admissions and former admissions and financial aid officer for Harvard University, to discuss how you can choose the grad school that is right for you. TUN: Dr. Willmott, thanks so much for joining us. DR. WILLMOTT: Thanks so much for having me.… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About Princeton Review Graduate Prep
The Princeton Review is a college and graduate school admission services company offering test-prep services, tutoring and admissions resources, online courses and books published by Random House. With 4,000 instructors across 14 countries, it’s a mega all-in-one prep house for pretty much every widely taken standardized tests out there, including the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT,… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About the LSAT
The LSAT, short for Law School Admission Test, is the only admissions test accepted by all law schools accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Among other required documents, such as a personal statement or undergraduate GPA (grade point average), the LSAT score is a common measure for schools to compare thousands and thousands of… Read More
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Everything You Need To Know About Magoosh
A play on the Persian word magush, meaning a learned, wise and generous person, Magoosh is a 100% online test preparation company, offering prep programs for some of the most widely taken standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, Praxis, TOEFL and IELTS. Amidst numerous other companies offering similar services online,… Read More
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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Graduate Program
If you’re wondering how to choose a graduate program that’s right for you, you may understandably feel overwhelmed. Ideally, a graduate degree should improve your job prospects, positively affect your salary and expand your professional network. No pressure, right? You can always change your mind if your master’s or doctoral program isn’t a good fit.… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About the GMAT
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a computer-based only standardized test required for admission to graduate business programs all around the world. Similar to other standardized tests, the GMAT gives schools a common measure to compare thousands of applicants with various backgrounds and experiences. If you’re considering taking the GMAT, here’s what you should… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About the GRE
The GRE, short for Graduate Record Examination, is a standardized test required for most graduate schools or graduate business schools in the United States. Among other required documents, such as a personal statement or undergraduate GPA (grade point average), the GRE score is a common measure for schools to compare thousands and thousands of applicants’… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About Grad PLUS Loan
A Grad PLUS loan is a federal student loan that’s available only to eligible graduate and professional students. It is issued by the U.S. Department of Education through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loan), and is a subset of the Direct PLUS loans. Grad PLUS loans, like other federal student loans,… Read More
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What is a Stafford Loan?
A Stafford Loan is a federal student loan made and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. Named in honor of Vermont Senator Robert Stafford for his contribution to higher education, Stafford Loans are available to eligible undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Stafford loans are currently available only through the William D. Ford Federal Direct… Read More
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How to Pay for Grad School Without Crippling Debt
Graduate students pursue a higher degree for many different reasons; higher salary, specific professions requiring a higher degree, or purely academic passion. But to most students, while graduate study generally leads to higher salaries in the future, it does not come cheap. Depending on the degree, graduates with a master’s degree earn between $400,000 and… Read More
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What Colleges Must Do to Promote Mental Health for Graduate Students
Sara did not expect much to come from her visit to the university’s counseling center, but she was concerned enough about the dark thoughts she’d been having that she decided to go anyway. As she sat in the waiting room after turning in the patient questionnaire, she thought: “It’s probably not a big deal. I’m… Read More
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Are Private Student Loans Right For You?
College education in the United States is getting more and more expensive, and students are borrowing more than ever to pay for their education. Student debt has reached a high of $1.6 trillion, with the average undergrad borrowing about $30,000. Unfortunately, most students do not know how to manage their student debt successfully because they… Read More
