Here’s an interesting question from a posted comment: "Can I use a fake research experience while applying for graduate school admission?" I am now in the process of applying at U.S. universities. I heard that research experience makes a great difference in the admission process. What if we use a fake research experience? I mean…
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day, standardized exam administered four times each year at designated testing centers throughout the world. LSAT is scored based on the number of correct answers to the administered questions. This type of scoring is called raw score. There are no negative points for incorrect answers. Raw scores…
Here’s a question about application to take a GRE General Exam and admission into PhD. I have completed my master’s in Microbiology in August 2009.I have started preparing for GRE last month, as I have got to know that all Graduate schools take research students in fall. So it is not possible for me to…
Here is a conversation between two friends, Rahul and Anuja, about applying to a business school in the US to study MBA. Abuja: Hey Rahul, I heard that you are preparing for the GMAT and planning to apply for the Fall semester at US Universities. I’m also planning to apply for Fall semester. I’m studying for…
Most students who send emails or post comments about profile evaluation generally fall under one of 2 categories, namely: Student A: My GRE score is 1,000, academics 78%, TOEFL 84. I want a list of universities in the U.S. where I can get financial aid and job after earning my MS degree. Student B: Sir, my…
Ashwin asks:I have submitted online application and paid the graduate school application fee using credit card. I have sent all the required documents to the university in the U.S. I have a few questions: Is it okay to put all the documents in the cover and send the package? Universities have asked not to use…
We often get lots of questions from students about GRE Exam Eligibility. These questions are as follows: I’m a 3rd year student studying computer science, am I eligible to take a GRE exam? I’m studying BSC in India. I heard that US universities only accept 4 year degrees. Do you think I’m eligible to take…
Education Testing Services (ETS) had announced some major changes to the GRE exam in 2011. The new GRE in 2011 will be offered starting on August 1, 2011. Here is a quick summary of new GRE pattern of changes that will be made to GRE exam in 2011. New GRE Book Reviews There are several…
It is fair to say that every student’s first visit to U.S. university websites commonly involve them searching for the minimum GRE scores or Average GRE Scores required for admission. It is not always easy to find the required GRE scores for admission to specific programs, but fortunately, there is an easy way to this. University of…
Paresh asks: "After reading so much helpful contents on this blog now I started the process for admission for PhD. At certain universities, I found PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) and Doctor of Engineering. What’s the exact difference between these two?" D.Eng. vs Ph.D. A Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) program prepares women and men to work…