Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way Into the Graduate School of Your Choice

Veteran higher-education consultant Donald Asher demystifies the graduate school application process and offers a detailed action plan that has...more

Veteran higher-education consultant Donald Asher demystifies the graduate school application process and offers a detailed action plan that has proved successful for some of the most competitive programs in the country. The 50 sample essays--selected from thousands of candidates--showcase the best of the best, while the Essay Hall of Shame identifies common pitfalls to avoid. Sample letters of recommendation and essays for scholarships, residencies, fellowships, and postgraduate and postdoctoral applications cover all stages of the application process.   less