Writing about your identity in a graduate school personal statement can feel complicated, especially in today’s climate. How much should you share, and how do you avoid oversharing? This post breaks down guiding principles, common pitfalls, and exceptions to help you tell your story with confidence and strategy.

Applying to graduate school takes about 200 hours to research programs, prepare for tests, write statements, and submit applications. The A2GS 12-Week Timeline breaks this into manageable steps so you spend about 15–20 hours per week. Each week has a focus, from narrowing your program list to drafting essays and requesting recommendations. By the end, you’ll have strong applications ready for submission.

Across the country, graduate programs are facing a reckoning. Once-stable funding models are shifting, institutional budgets are...

Waiting for your grad school decision? 25% of apps go unread! Learn why & get a template to request an update. Don’t wait—follow up! 🎓

If you have a less-than-stellar GPA but a strong desire to pursue a graduate degree, you might wonder if it’s even worth trying. When I...

Wondering what happens after submitting your graduate school application? Learn how to prepare for interviews, plan for next steps, stay pro

Submitting your graduate school application is a significant milestone, but it’s essential to ensure every detail is polished before...

Let me paint a picture for you: 50%  of my cohort dropped out in the first year of our program. Yep, half. Gone. And don't even get me...

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Rejection from a graduate program is disheartening. Explore three common reasons for rejection and provide practical solutions to reapply.