...drafting their graduate admissions essay. Writing a statement that tells a graduate admissions committee all about you and can potentially make or break your application is stressful. Take a different perspective, however, and you will find that your admissions essay is what ensures that you match up with a graduate program that will offer you the training you need for the career you desire. Let's take a closer look at the graduate admissions essay. What is its Purpose? Your graduate school application provides the admissions committee with a great deal of information about you that cannot be found elsewhere in your graduate application. The other parts of your graduate school application tell the admissions committee about your grades (i.e., transcript), your academic promise (i.e., GRE scores), and what your professors think of you (i.e., recommendation letters). Despite all of this information, the admissions committee does not learn much about you as an individual. What are your goals? Why are you applying to graduate school? With so many applicants and so few slots it's critical that graduate admissions committees learn as much as possible about applicants so as to ensure that they choose students who best fit their program and are most likely to succeed and complete a graduate degree. Your admissions essay explains who you are, your goals, and the ways in which you match the graduate program to which you are applying. What Do I Write About? Graduate applications often ask...
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...Admissions Procedures Requirements At MIT, a regular graduate student is one who is registered for a program of advanced study and research leading to a post-baccalaureate degree. A regular graduate student may concurrently hold an appointment as a research assistant, teaching assistant, or instructor. To be admitted as a regular graduate student, an applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor’s degrees are awarded before they enroll at MIT. Applicants are evaluated by the individual department in which they intend to register on the basis of their prior performance and professional promise, as evidenced by their academic records, letters of evaluation from individuals familiar with their capabilities, and any other pertinent data they submit. While high academic achievement does not guarantee admission, MIT expects such achievement or other persuasive evidence of professional promise. Specific admission requirements vary by department; please consult the catalogue and department or program website for the requirements of individual departments. In general, most departments require significant work in mathematics and the physical sciences in addition to preparation in a specific field of interest, but some admit students with as little as one year each of college-level mathematics...
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...------------------------------------------------- Top of FormUR Search | Find People | A-Z Index | Contact | UR Home Bottom of Form- Quicklinks Navigation - | | * Home Page * Graduate Calendar * Prospective Students * New and Current Students * Thesis/Defense/ Convocation * Faculty and Staff * Forms * Scholarships and Awards * About Us * Contact Us * Hours of Operation * Graduate Listing | U of R » Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research » Applications and Admissions Printer-Friendly VersionApplications and AdmissionsProspective students should review the minimum standards of admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) before applying to ensure that they possess the qualifications necessary to be considered for admission. Application Procedures for Individual Student Interdisciplinary Application and Special Case Masters (where there is no Established Program)Application Procedures for a Special Case Ph.D. Graduate Program All prospective graduate students who are non-Canadian should review the regulations that apply to International Students.In order to be complete, applications must include the following documents: * an FGSR application form application on-line only * official transcripts from all post-secondary institution attended * two confidential letters of recommendation (print and fill out) * resumé * personal statement of interest * all international applicants must submit proof of English proficiency...
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...Admissions Procedures Requirements At MIT, a regular graduate student is one who is registered for a program of advanced study and research leading to a post-baccalaureate degree. A regular graduate student may concurrently hold an appointment as a research assistant, teaching assistant, or instructor. To be admitted as a regular graduate student, an applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor’s degrees are awarded before they enroll at MIT. Applicants are evaluated by the individual department in which they intend to register on the basis of their prior performance and professional promise, as evidenced by their academic records, letters of evaluation from individuals familiar with their capabilities, and any other pertinent data they submit. While high academic achievement does not guarantee admission, MIT expects such achievement or other persuasive evidence of professional promise. Specific admission requirements vary by department; please consult the catalogue and department or program website for the requirements of individual departments. In general, most departments require significant work in mathematics and the physical sciences in addition to preparation in a specific field of interest, but some admit students with as little as one year each of college-level mathematics...
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...Demystifying the American Graduate Admissions Process Karthik Raghunathan Graduate Class of 2010 Stanford Computer Science kr@cs.stanford.edu Abstract This paper attempts to discuss at length the various factors (along with their respective weightage) that the admissions committee at a top graduate school in the US takes into account while reviewing a Master of Science (MS) application. Disclaimer This paper is a mixture of facts, inferences and extrapolations, based on my personal experience as an admissions committee member at Stanford. All views expressed here are solely mine and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Stanford University. 1. Introduction In this paper, I outline the various parameters involved in the complex decision making process of a Masters admissions committee in a top graduate school in the US. To clarify this further, (i) This report is mainly targeted at MS applicants, but a lot of it can be extended to PhD applications as well. In most cases, the requirements for a PhD admit will just be a stricter version of those mentioned here. (ii) I do not have a specific list of universities in mind when I say "a top graduate school". Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley and CMU are certainly up there, but I am not particularly referring to any specific list of graduate school rankings. In a more general sense, I am talking about schools where the default attitude of the admissions committee is "rejected, unless strongly proved otherwise" rather...
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...as follows: - Before application - Graduate Coursework Programmes Available - Master of Mass Communication - About the Programme - Admission Requirements - Programme Structure - Curriculum - Course fees - Contact Us - Master of Science in Knowledge Management - About the Programme - Admission Requirements - Programme Structure - Curriculum - Course fees - Contact Us - Master of Science in Information Systems - About the Programme - Admission Requirements - Programme Structure - Curriculum - Course fees - Contact Us - Master of Science in Information Studies - About the Programme - Admission Requirements - Programme Structure - Curriculum - Course fees - Contact Us - Application Period - Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships - Additional Information for International Students - On-Campus and Off-Campus Accommodation - Cost of Living - During application - Apply online - Send supporting documents - Pay application fee - Check application status - After application - Accept offer - Apply for accommodation - Register for courses The taxonomy is designed with the end-user in mind. The intended users of the taxonomy are prospective students to the graduate coursework programmes in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. The purpose of the taxonomy is to provide these prospective students with all the necessary information needed to help them decide whether and which programme to apply for and to aid them in the application and admission process. The taxonomy...
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...Albers School of Business and Economics APPlIcAtIon 2011– 2012 The GraduaTe ProGrams of seaTTle universiTy Application Instructions and Procedures Thank you for applying to Seattle University. This packet contains copies of the required admission documents for the graduate programs of the Albers School of Business and Economics. All application materials must be received by the application deadline to receive full consideration. Priority deadlines are listed below. Later applicants will be considered on a space available basis. International applicants should refer to deadlines listed below and additional information on page 2. If applying for any of the Executive programs in the Albers School, please use their specific application packet. The following documents should be sent directly to Graduate Admissions using the address noted on the top of the application form: • Complete graduate application form and a $55 nonrefundable application fee. The fee is waived for Seattle University alumni. • Submit an official, degree-posted transcript in the original sealed envelope from the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of your bachelor’s degree, including any transfer institution credit earned during this time period. Official transcripts from any post-baccalaureate institution will also be required. Exceptions to the policy are noted with the degree requirements. Priority Application Deadlines for Terms of Entry 2011-2012 • Evidence of the minimum of an earned four-year...
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...(Male) Open Day for high school students (Female) End of Application Period for Course Substitute Request (Spring 2014) Start of Admission Application period for Undergraduate, Visiting and Transfer students (Fall 2014) Start of Application period for Scholarships (Fall 2014) Start of Application period for re-enrollment (Fall 2014) Start of Application period for Change of Major & Minor, and application for Minor (Fall 2014) End of Application period for Change of Major & Minor, and application for Minor (Fall 2014) Last day to withdraw from a course (Spring 2014) Start of Mid Spring Vacation (Spring 2014) End of Mid Spring Vacation (Spring 2014) Start of Application period to register for classes in other universities (Summer 2014) Last day to withdraw from the semester (Spring 2014) End of Application period to register for classes in other universities (Summer 2014) Start of Early Registration (Fall 2014) End of Admission Application period for Graduate Studies (Fall 2014) Last day of classes of (Spring 2014) End of Admission Application for visiting applicants (Summer 2014) Start of Final Exams (Spring 2014) End of Final Exams (Spring 2014) Last day for Final Grades Submission (Spring 2014) Start of Application period for Change of Final Grades Request (Spring 2014) First day of classes (Summer 2014) End of Admission Application period for Undergraduate and Transfer students (Fall 2014) End of Application for Scholarships (Fall 2014) End of the add/ drop period...
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...TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Social Security Number Office Use Only MO DAY (Middle (City) (City) Check the term of Entry (one box only Former name (State) (State) Fall Spr Sum l Sum ll Legal Name (Last) (First) Sex (optional) (Zip) (Zip) Date of Birth – Mo Day Year Home Phone Business phone Mailing address (Number and Street) Permanent address (Number and Street) Place of birth (City) (State) (County) Are you a legal resident of Texas? Yes No Are you a veteran? Yes No How long have you resided in Texas? From To E-mail Address: Country of citizenship Type of visa if not US citizen Ethnicity (Optional) This information is used for statistical purposes. White Asian or Pacific Islander (AP) Black/African American Chinese Samoan Indian (American) Filipino Asian Indian Japanese Hawaiian Korea Guamanian Mexican American Vietnamese Other AP (Print group) Latino Other Race (please print) Name and address of parent or alternative contact Have you previously applied for If yes, Year Department Admission to graduate status at Yes No Texas Southern University? Have you ever enrolled for If yes, From: To: Undergraduate Student Student Number, if any credit courses at Texas Yes No Graduate Student Southern University? List names of all colleges schools attended including Texas Southern University College or school name Location Dates...
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...TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Social Security Number Legal Name (Last) Office Use Only (First) MO DAY (Middle (City) (City) Check the term of Entry (one box only Former name (State) (State) Fall Spr Sex (optional) (Zip) (Zip) Sum l Sum ll Date of Birth – Mo Day Year Home Phone Business phone Mailing address (Number and Street) Permanent address (Number and Street) Place of birth (City) (State) (County) Are you a legal resident of Texas? Yes No Are you a veteran? Yes No How long have you resided in Texas? From To E-mail Address: Country of citizenship Type of visa if not US citizen Ethnicity (Optional) This information is used for statistical purposes. White Asian or Pacific Islander (AP) Black/African American Chinese Samoan Indian (American) Filipino Asian Indian Japanese Hawaiian Korea Guamanian Mexican American Vietnamese Other AP (Print group) Latino Other Race (please print) Name and address of parent or alternative contact Have you previously applied for If yes, Year Department Admission to graduate status at Yes No Texas Southern University? Have you ever enrolled for If yes, From: To: Undergraduate Student Student Number, if any credit courses at Texas Yes No Graduate Student Southern University? List names of all colleges schools attended including Texas Southern University College or school name Location Dates Degree and date received or expected City State Check box if you have...
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...BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY (Established by Parliament by Notification No. 225 of 1916) SPECIAL COURSES OF STUDY (Diploma and Certificate Courses) SESSION 2013-14 The Banaras Hindu University offers admission to various Diploma and Certificate Courses under Special Courses of Study in some Faculties/Departments of the University as well as at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur. Name of the courses, Course code number, eligibility requirements, no. of seats and fee etc. are given as under: A. COURSES OF STUDY, COURSE CODE NUMBER, DURATION, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, NUMBER OF SEATS AND FEES Sl. No. (1) 1. 2. 3. Name of the Course Course Code Eligibility Requirements qualifying examination (2) 2-Year Diploma Course in Office Management & Business Communications (Part Time) 2-Year Diploma Course in Tourism Management (Part Time) (3) 822 (4) Passed +2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination. 801 Passed +2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination. 1-Year (2-Semester) PG Diploma in Language Technology (Full time) 923 Graduation./ Post-graduation in Linguistics/Languages/ Psychology/Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/Electronics/Physics with 50% marks or above. Bachelor Degree (10+2+3) with 50% marks in aggregate Department/Centre where the course is available (5) Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur & Faculty of Arts (both) Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur & Faculty of Arts (both) Deptt. of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts...
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...Statement Personal statements are sometimes also called "application essays" or "statements of purpose." Whatever they are called, they are essentially essays which are written in response to a question or questions on a graduate or professional school application form which asks for some sort of sustained response. Some applications ask more specific questions than others. There is no set formula to follow in shaping your response, only choices for you to make, such as whether you should write an essay that is more autobiographically focused or one that is more professionally focused. From application to application, requested personal statements also vary widely in length, ranging from a couple of paragraphs to a series of essays of a page or so each. Personal statements are most important when you are applying to an extremely competitive program, where all the applicants have high test scores and GPA's, and when you are a marginal candidate and need the essay to compensate for low test scores or a low GPA. :: Context Considerations How are personal statements read, and by whom? It's most likely that your personal statement will be read by professors who serve on an admissions committee in the department to which you are applying. It is important in developing your personal statement to carefully consider this audience. What are the areas of specialty of this department, and what might it be looking for in a graduate student? Additionally, since personal statements will...
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...APPLICATION NO.: W12 Dubai International Academic City P.O Box 345006, Dubai, UAE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO IMT DUBAI, MBA Instructions : 1. Please fill the form in CAPITAL letters Paste Your Passport Size Colour Photo here 2. All items need to be filled completely. In case an item is not applicable to you, write NA in that column. Full Name Date of Birth Mr. / d Ms. dmm y y y y M/ Sex : F Nationality : Correspondence Address City : State : Country : ZIP CODE Country : ZIP CODE Mobile No.(including ISD/STD code) email: Permanent Address City : State : Mobile No.(including ISD/STD code) email: Languages Known (Underline native language) UNDERSTAND 1. 2. 3. 4. READ WRITE Family Information (Including brothers and sisters if any) NAME RELATION QUALIFICATION DESIGNATION ORGANISATION 1. FATHER 2. MOTHER 3. 4. 5. Educational Qualifications BOARD / DEGREE / DIPLOMA SCHOOL / COLLEGE PERIOD ATTENDED SUBJECT/ DISCIPLINE GRADE / % FROM : (mm/yy) SCHOOL : 10th TO : (mm/yy) FROM : (mm/yy) SCHOOL : 10+2 TO : (mm/yy) FROM : (mm/yy) GRADUATION TO : (mm/yy) Full Time Part Time FROM : (mm/yy) POST GRADUATION TO : (mm/yy) Full Time Part Time English Language Proficiency Not Taken TOEFL IELTS Date of Test Score Passport Details I have a passport Yet to apply Employment History Total...
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...Issue #345 September 9th, 2013 I. Financial Aid UG/Grad: Pine Manor College English Language Institute Scholarship UG/Grad/Postgrad: Hobsons Latin America Virtual Student Fair Sept. 14 UG/Grad/Postgrad: CollegeWeekLive's Latin America Students Day, Sept. 12 UG/Grad/Postgrad/Postdoc: Mississippi State University International Freshmen Scholarship Postgrad: Washington University Funding for PhD Programs in the Biomedical Sciences II. Campus News • Elliott School of International Affairs Hosts Graduate Student Open House • University of Colorado Program Helps International Students Acclimate to Life in the U.S. • Emporia State University Named One of the "Best in the Midwest" • Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Fall Application Opens • University of North Carolina's Business School to Host International MBA Information Receptions PINE MANOR COLLEGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP Pine Manor College English Language Institute Scholarship Opportunity: Pine Manor College English Language Institute (Boston, USA) welcomes international students to their ongoing Intensive and Semi-Intensive English Programs. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to students who enroll before June 1, 2014. Students must enroll for four weeks or longer (no additional form necessary). Please email us at pmc_eli@pmc.edu for additional information. View our site at www.pmc.edu/eli. Founded in 1911, Pine Manor College prepares students to be successful by embedding career and professional...
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...GRADUATE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) FOR ENTRY IN 2013-14 At Saïd Business School we expect our applicants to be exceptional. We look for evidence that you will make the most of your time here, that you will contribute to the life of the School, and that your classmates will be better for having met you. Tell us about your passion for sport, painting or drama. Tell us about the research you've done and the discoveries you've made. Tell us about the play you directed or the reforms you drove through. Tell us about the things you will do once you arrive here and the ways we can help you make them happen. The application is designed to let you showcase yourself to us. We do not mind if your greatest achievements were outside the world of business, or if your career has been unconventional. We are more interested in the content of your character than the numbers on your pay cheque. Application process You must apply using our online application form. The application fee amounts to £150 and is not refundable. Applications for the 2013/14 class will be considered in accordance with the dates given in the table below. You will benefit from submitting your application in the earlier stages. The sooner you apply the sooner you can start planning your move to Oxford and securing your visa (if required). If you are interested in a particular college, or want to live in college accommodation, you are more likely to be successful if you submit your application...
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