How to Get Into the Top Graduate Schools

by David Wilkening

Book Overview

Although there are graduate schools all across the country, only a select group of people are admitted to these programs each year. Many people become overwhelmed by the process of choosing and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601382154
• ISBN13: 9781601382153
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Perfect for Anyone Considering Grad School

How to Get Into the Top Graduate Schools, by David Wilkening, is one of the best resources for students interested in getting accepted to any of the top graduate schools in the country. This book gets into detail about the application process, what to expect, and a timeline for completing the numerous steps involved. I found it to be a very thorough book; all of my questions about applying for graduate school were answered by the time I finished reading. How to Get Into the Top Graduate Schools starts with general information about graduate programs and why getting a graduate degree is important. From there, the author covers the importance of letters of recommendation, and how to get a great one, how to evaluate a graduate program, how to ace the personal interview, and more. There are tips for how to make your graduate school application stand out, how to get off of a waiting list and into the program, taking the GRE, and even how to handle rejection and use it to improve your application for the next time. This book is easy to understand, and has everything that a prospective graduate student may need to get started in the application process. There is even a resource section in the rear of the book for readers who would like to learn more. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is seriously considering applying for a graduate program at any school.

Extremely Helpful

I'll be applying to graduate schools in the fall, and this book definitely answered every question I've had about the process, and some I didn't even think to ask. It makes everything very easy to understand, and covers all of the bases. It makes getting into a top school seem more attainable because I know exactly what to do. I've already recommended this book to friends who are applying, and I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about graduate school.

Any library catering to students heading for higher education needs this

Any student aspiring to get into graduate school will find this packs in invaluable details for those still in college as well as those returning to school after a hiatus. From locating funding to choosing a school, assessing grad programs, and researching online, this offers all the steps for getting into a top graduate school environment. Any library catering to students heading for higher education needs this.

An invaluable tool for graduate education

The GRE is daunting enough; let alone the application process, essays and interviews necessary for the graduate program. As an undergraduate preparing to attend graduate school, this book has been invaluable. With chapters on applications, letters of recommendations, and living as a graduate student, I feel better prepared for my next academic adventure. And since I will also being financing my education with grants and scholarships, reading this book has given me an edge to getting the money and acceptance letter to the schools I want. My graduate level education will be exceptional and easier with the knowledge gained in reading this book.

Very Helpful Book!

Being a student myself, I was very interested in this book right off the bat. It explains many myths and truths about graduate school. What you think will get you in, may not, but this book is full of tips and websites to help you get into that Ivy League school every student dreams of and every parent hopes for. It also helps you in choosing which samples of your work to submit, so you have a higher chance of being accepted. It provides a sample résumé, so you know how to write one out when applying to the school. It also helps you with your student loans, deciding on how much you'll need and how to pay it back. While reading this, I found many helpful ideas and tips. Any student needs this book. This would also be good for those people who are getting ready to continue their education after years of not being in school. A 5/5 for this one. It's a very important book to own.