Monthly Archives: April 2018

5 Mistakes to Avoid in TOEFL

A TOEFL competitive score is the international student’s business card in the various MBA and LL.M. programs around the world. A balanced and consistent score tells the admissions committee that you are ready for course readings as well as engaging in class discussions and being part of the academic community. Today we separate 5 mistakes you… Read More »

5 Tips to Improve Your Online Vocabulary

It’s no secret that to speak and write well you need to broaden your vocabulary. This task is not easy, and it is a long and continuous process that will often go beyond your preparation period for the GRE, the GMAT or TOEFL and IELTS . The best way to expand your vocabulary is always the one that can best… Read More »

8 Tips to Improve Your TOEFL Vocabulary

The test that has become one of the most accepted for academic purposes in the world is one of the requirements for students who want to study in English-speaking countries. There is not much mystery: the test is divided into four parts (Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking) that are worth 30 points each.

MBA Admissions Application Secrets

Who is applying for an overseas MBA program knows the importance of a perfect application in their presentation. Everything needs to be in place, in a clear, organized and timely manner. Knowing what happens after your application leaves your hands helps to highlight the importance you should give to the preparation of this document.

5 Reasons to Take an MBA

Many students begin the preparation wondering if it is worth doing an MBA. My response over these 20 years has been the same: Yes! The MBA presents itself as a unique opportunity to invest in itself and to open up new opportunities. There are many reasons to take an MBA. If you are starting to consider the subject, this… Read More »

TOEFL or IELTS: Which One is Better for Me?

If you are planning to live abroad, make an exchange program, international internship, MBA or LL.M., you know you have a proficiency exam to complete. The exams and TOEFL and IELTS assess the candidates’ abilities in the four pillars of communication (reading, listening, speaking, writing), but the similarities remain here. Precisely for this reason, understanding the differences… Read More »

Tips for What to Do the Week Before Your GMAT

Here are some tips for what to do the week before your GMAT. REVIEW ALL YOUR NOTES: Now is a great time to review all your notes, review all the different types of questions you’ve seen, observe your most common mistakes, etc. SET ASIDE TIME FOR A DUMMY: Preferably 7 to 5 days before your… Read More »

5 Myths About the GMAT

Several obstacles hinder the path of MBA candidates. Here our philosophy is very simple: we help you clear the way so you can get the best performance on your GMAT race. With that in mind, we present five myths of the GMAT test to discard in your preparation.   1. GMAT IS AN INTELLIGENCE TEST The GMAT… Read More »

The School of Engineering at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey–New Brunswick

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Linda Costa Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling Application fee (U.S. residents) $65 Application deadline (international students) N/A Application fee (international students) $65 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 2,391 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 470 Overall acceptance rate 19.7% – Low Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and… Read More »

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Beth Schnettler Application deadline (U.S. residents) January 15 Application fee (U.S. residents) $60 Application deadline (international students) January 15 Application fee (international students) $60 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,560 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 561 Overall acceptance rate 36.0% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Pennsylvania

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Joseph Sun Application deadline (U.S. residents) December 15 Application fee (U.S. residents) $70 Application deadline (international students) December 15 Application fee (international students) $80 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 4,854 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,528 Overall acceptance rate 31.5% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Liz Hutton Application deadline (U.S. residents) December 8 Application fee (U.S. residents) $75 Application deadline (international students) December 8 Application fee (international students) $75 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 4,107 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 946 Overall acceptance rate 23.0% – Low Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions John P. Coulter Application deadline (U.S. residents) January 15 Application fee (U.S. residents) $75 Application deadline (international students) January 15 Application fee (international students) $75 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 3,158 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 731 Overall acceptance rate 23.1% – Low Master’s Program Entering… Read More »

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at University of Texas–Dallas

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Greg Morris Application deadline (U.S. residents) July 1 Application fee (U.S. residents) $50 Application deadline (international students) July 1 Application fee (international students) $100 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 3,708 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,773 Overall acceptance rate 47.8% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The Environmental Sciences and Engineering at University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Jack Whaley Application deadline (U.S. residents) April 10 Application fee (U.S. residents) $78 Application deadline (international students) April 10 Application fee (international students) $78 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 207 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 87 Overall acceptance rate 42.0% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The Engineering School at Colorado School of Mines

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Jahi Simbai Application deadline (U.S. residents) January 7 Application fee (U.S. residents) $50 Application deadline (international students) January 7 Application fee (international students) $70 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 2,075 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 971 Overall acceptance rate 46.8% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Dr. Duane Crawford Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling Application fee (U.S. residents) $50 Application deadline (international students) N/A Application fee (international students) $75 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,584 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 584 Overall acceptance rate 36.9% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class GPA… Read More »

The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University–College Station

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Dr. Robin Autenrieth Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling Application fee (U.S. residents) $50 Application deadline (international students) N/A Application fee (international students) $90 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 7,011 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,828 Overall acceptance rate 26.1% – Low Master’s Program Entering Class GPA… Read More »

The Division of Engineering at Brown University

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Peter Weber Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling Application fee (U.S. residents) $75 Application deadline (international students) N/A Application fee (international students) $75 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,367 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 288 Overall acceptance rate 21.1% – Low Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and… Read More »

The Division of Engineering and Applied Science at California Institute of Technology

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Joseph E. Shepherd Application deadline (U.S. residents) December 15 Application fee (U.S. residents) $80 Application deadline (international students) December 15 Application fee (international students) $80 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 2,802 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 253 Overall acceptance rate 9.0% – Low Master’s Program Entering… Read More »

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at University of Georgia

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Krista Haynes Application deadline (U.S. residents) January 31 Application fee (U.S. residents) $75 Application deadline (international students) January 31 Application fee (international students) $100 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 54 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 23 Overall acceptance rate 42.6% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The College of Engineering at University of Texas–San Antonio

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Monica C. Rodriguez Application deadline (U.S. residents) July 1 Application fee (U.S. residents) $45 Application deadline (international students) July 1 Application fee (international students) $80 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 628 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 393 Overall acceptance rate 62.6% – High Master’s Program Entering… Read More »

The College of Engineering at University of Texas–El Paso

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Luisa Havens Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling Application fee (U.S. residents) $15 Application deadline (international students) N/A Application fee (international students) $65 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 316 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 247 Overall acceptance rate 78.2% – High Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and… Read More »

The College of Engineering at University of Texas–Arlington

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Janet Wehner Application deadline (U.S. residents) June 1 Application fee (U.S. residents) $50 Application deadline (international students) June 1 Application fee (international students) $70 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 2,250 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,489 Overall acceptance rate 66.2% – High Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The College of Engineering at University of Tennessee

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Yvonne Kilpatrick Application deadline (U.S. residents) February 1 Application fee (U.S. residents) $60 Application deadline (international students) February 1 Application fee (international students) $60 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,655 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 323 Overall acceptance rate 19.5% – Low Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The College of Engineering at University of South Florida

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Francisco Vera Application deadline (U.S. residents) February 15 Application fee (U.S. residents) $30 Application deadline (international students) February 15 Application fee (international students) $30 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 923 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 436 Overall acceptance rate 47.2% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The College of Engineering at University of Rhode Island

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Shandra Pelagio Application deadline (U.S. residents) February 1 Application fee (U.S. residents) $65 Application deadline (international students) February 1 Application fee (international students) $65 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 329 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 162 Overall acceptance rate 49.2% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class… Read More »

The College of Engineering at University of Oklahoma

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Mark McMasters Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling Application fee (U.S. residents) $40 Application deadline (international students) N/A Application fee (international students) $90 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 867 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 366 Overall acceptance rate 42.2% – Medium Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and… Read More »

The College of Engineering at University of Notre Dame

Engineering School Admissions Application Director of admissions Nyree V. McDonald Application deadline (U.S. residents) December 1 Application fee (U.S. residents) $50 Application deadline (international students) December 1 Application fee (international students) $50 Admissions Statistics Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 989 Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 181 Overall acceptance rate 18.3% – Low Master’s Program Entering… Read More »