I first came across this “resume twin” concept on an MBA admissions consulting website. A resume twin broadly refers to a successful applicant who has a similar portfolio or track record as you in a position you are interested in. The first question you want to ask yourself when you want to apply somewhere is, […]
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I consider the CV one of the most essential documents in a grad school application. That’s because it stands out as a required document in almost every graduate application, be it a normal graduate school application, an advertised position or direct contact with faculty, the academic CV is one document that is implicitly or explicitly
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When I was planning towards a PhD, I had many questions then, including “Why should I do a doctorate degree?”, “Is PhD right for me?, “What should I expect from a PhD journey?”, “what qualities must a PhD scholar possess?”, “How do I choose an institution?”.
In my last article, I shared some grad school application hacks, especially the pros and cons of direct contact with PhD Supervisors and applying to advertised PhD projects.
In this article, I will share my experience using both avenues and provide tips on how you can make the most of either.
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There are two main routes I have followed to find a position at a graduate school: direct contact to potential supervisors and applying for advertised projects in grad school. I will be discussing each of these categories with their pros and cons. Direct contact with potential supervisors for admission into graduate school Direct contact can
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In the past few weeks, we have been discussing topics centred around searching and choosing schools for further education. We have looked at how to search and choose a good Master’s program, factors to consider when choosing a school abroad, and the best countries in the world for studies. In this article, we will be
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When it comes to locations to study abroad, many people quickly consider the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany. These are countries with good reputations for quality education. However, good opportunities also lie in countries that are not thought to have a good education. In this article, I will discuss my first-hand experience exploring one
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Based on the last post; top factors to consider in choosing a school abroad. Here, we share the list of top countries in four categories. The categories give you an idea and help you narrow down your options to a handful of great choices and in no particular order. The categories are: 1. Based on
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Choosing a place to study abroad could be a daunting task. The permutation between universities, courses, and countries make it look like an endless search. However, some factors can help you narrow down your search. Here, I will highlight four (4) factors to consider when choosing a school abroad. 1. Program: matching career goals
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The Chevening scholarship is one of the few prestigious and highly competitive, fully-funded scholarships in the UK. The deadline for the 2021/2022 scholarship application is Tuesday, 3rd November 2020. I have been reviewing a growing number of Chevening essays and here are a few tips for those preparing their essays: 1. Do your research Before
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