Admissions

Showing all Admissions resources including blog posts, downloadable guides, tools, and advice.

How to Choose an Advisor

How to Choose an Advisor

Hoping to pursue an MA or PhD in an academic field? You need to read this first! …
How to Challenge Your Student

How to Challenge Your Student

Helpful hints for turning an interest into a useful talent and a passion …
How to Talk to Professors

How to Talk to Professors

In the final installment of this three-part series on adjusting to college, Olivia advises future and current students on how …
How to Make Friends in College

How to Make Friends in College

Olivia’s second post in this three-part series on adjusting to college as a freshman details how she learned to adapt …
Time Management in College

Time Management in College

One former Signet student’s three-part series on beginning college, including time management, extracurriculars and working with esteemed professors …
Should You Apply Early?

Should You Apply Early?

In this post, I sit down with a former admissions officer from Stanford University to cover the basics of early …
Q&A with a Northeastern Graduate

Q&A with a Northeastern Graduate

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a student at Northeastern University in Boston, MA? We spoke with Katie, a …
When to Begin College Applications

When to Begin College Applications

When should you start working on your college applications? Short answer: NOW! No matter what grade you’re currently in, it’s …
When Should I Take the LSAT

When Should I Take the LSAT?

So you think you want to go to law school? One of the first things you’ll need to do is …
How to Turn Your Summer into a Personal Statement

How to Turn Your Summer into a Personal Statement

Even if you spent your summer babysitting …