Graduate Schools

Grad School Personal Statement vs Statement of Purpose: What’s the Difference?

A succinct guide, which demonstrates how to differentiate between the two most common graduate school application essays -- the Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose -- and how to represent yourself in the strongest way possible for grad admissions success!

Meet the Collegiate Gateway Team! Q&A with Julie Raynor Gross, Founder and President

Did you know that it’s been almost 20 years since Julie Raynor Gross founded Collegiate Gateway? Over the past two decades, so much has changed, both in the organization and in college admissions. To mark this milestone, here’s a peek at the inner workings of Collegiate Gateway via interviews with its staff members. First up: Julie Raynor Gross herself!

7 Tips for Pre-Business Students

We are proud of our strong record of success with business school applicants! Read on for tips from clients who have excelled in business school about how to get the most out of your program—and stay sane in the process.

Grad School Personal Statement vs Statement of Purpose: What’s the Difference?

A succinct guide to how to differentiate between the two most common graduate school application essays -- the Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose -- and how to represent yourself in the strongest way possible for grad admissions success!

6 Tips for Applicants to Psychology Grad School

Read on for real-world advice about how to prepare for a PsyD or PhD in psychology admissions and make the most of your psychology graduate school experience.

7 Qs with Professor Casey Lew-Williams

Get to know a little more about Casey Lew-Williams, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Princeton University. Researching professors on your college list can help you decide if this school offers all of the opportunities that you are looking for!

Post-Baccalaureate Programs for Medical School

What is a post-bac program in the medical sciences and how can it help to improve your chances as a competitive med school applicant? Whether you are a career changer or need to improve your undergrad science GPA—find out if this path could be for you!

Gap Years Before Law School: Taking Time for Personal and Professional Development

If you’re considering a gap year before law school, you’re not alone. The majority of students at top law schools in the US have taken at least a year in the real world before enrolling. In fact, admissions officers encourage this, as they see the immense benefits their students receive ...

The Path to Psychology Graduate School

Are you considering a career in psychology? If so, there are many choices when pursuing graduate school, beginning with which degree is best for you. This blog will help you sort through the options! Start by asking yourself some questions: What interests me about psychology? What are my career ...

The Three-Year MD Program

The three-year medical school program is a fairly new development in medical education. And while there are many benefits to pursing these accelerated programs, but they’re not for everyone. In this blog, we will take an in-depth look at three-year MD program requirements and formats, as well as which schools ...

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