Services: Grad School Admissions Consulting
Are you considering graduate school but are unsure what programs and schools are right for you? Do you want to do the best possible job on your GRE and applications? Are you confused about financial aid and applying for research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fellowships? I can answer your questions and help with these things.
At Meeting of the Minds, you will receive one-on-one assistance from me, Greg VanHoosier-Carey, Ph.D. As a former college professor, I was involved in the graduate admissions process as well as decisions about assistantships and fellowships. I also have helped many of my own undergraduate students write effective statements of purpose and put together successful applications to graduate school. Here are some of the things that I can help you do:
Find the graduate programs and schools that are right for you
Graduate programs can differ radically from school to school. I can help you determine what kind of programs are right for you and sort through the various information to find the ones that fit your needs and goals.
Develop an application strategy
To have the best chance of getting into a graduate school that you want to attend, you need an application strategy. I will help you plan a strategy that is right for you.
Get strong letters of recommendation
Letters of recommendation are one of the most important elements of a graduate school application; however, students often do not get the strongest recommendations because they ask the wrong recommenders or do not prepare material to assist their recommenders. I will help you determine who to ask for recommendations and prepare your material.
Understand financial aid and assistantship & fellowship options
Many people do not understand the financial aid available to graduate students and the assistantship & fellowship opportunities that many graduate programs offer. I can clarify the process and help you get the aid you need.
Prepare for the GRE
I can help you improve your GRE score by teaching you proven test-taking strategies.
Write effective statements of purpose and admissions essays
Many graduate programs require applicants to write a statement of purpose and one or more essays as part of their applications. I know what graduate schools are looking for, and I will use this knowledge to help you perfect your essays.
Prepare other application material
Some programs require other application materials such as a portfolio, writing sample, etc. I can help you prepare such material to make your strongest case for admission.