Graduate School Application Tips

An opportunity for you to describe yourself to the admissions office is known as a.....

• personal statement

• resume

• statement of purpose

• application

True or False: A statement of purpose focuses more on why you want to study in the program you're applying to and your academic abilities.

• true

• false

True or False: Letters of recommendation should come from vague, unfamiliar sources.

• true

• false

Some ideal sources for a letter of recommendation include...

• a past professor

• a current/past employer

• a mentor/research supervisor

• a colleague

Letters of recommendation should include....

• false information

• vague descriptions

• strengths and capabilities

• recycled information

What does 'GRE' stand for?

• Great Reading Exam

• Graduate Record Examinations

• Gain Real-Life Experience

• Get Ready to Eat

True or false: You should not overestimate the importance of standardized test scores.

• true

• false

A statement of _______ focuses more on why you want to study in the program you're applying to and your academic abilities.

Letters of recommendation should not include.....

• personal characteristics

• fabricated information

• performance and experience

• strengths and capabilities

True of false: Personal statements should not be reused. It is best to tailor them to the program you're applying for.

• true

• false