The graduate school admissions process is complex and highly competitive, so running into challenges along the way is to be expected. If you feel that you could use some expert, one-on-one guidance tailored to your specific needs, an Accepted consultant can partner with you at any stage of your application journey to deliver the answers and assistance you need to keep advancing on your path to acceptance.
Strategic School Selection
- Identifying programs that align with your academic and professional goals
- Assessing your competitiveness at top-tier institutions
Admissions Profile Evaluation
- Pinpointing your unique strengths and achievements
- Positioning your background effectively in your application
Addressing Weaknesses and Differentiation
- Developing strategies to mitigate weaknesses in your profile
- Crafting a compelling narrative to distinguish yourself from other applicants
Long-Term Planning and Career Positioning
- Assessing whether graduate school aligns with your career aspirations
- Exploring alternative programs and opportunities that might be a better fit
Statement of Purpose Editing
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Comprehensive Review and Feedback (macro revisions) – Your consultant will assess your SOP for overall readability and impact, verify that you have answered the school’s prompt effectively, evaluate the distinctiveness and clarity of your presentation, analyze the SOP’s structure (including logical flow and engagement), and provide feedback on openings and conclusions to strengthen your narrative.
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Detailed Editing and Refinement (micro revisions)– Your consultant will identify any grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors; recommend ways of further enhancing your writing style and clarity; and make word choice and conciseness adjustments for a polished final draft.
- After you have received feedback and revised your draft accordingly, you can resubmit your SOP for additional rounds of editing until you feel confident about the final product.
CV/Resume Consultation and Editing
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Content Review and Strategy – Your consultant will offer a comprehensive critique of your resume’s content, assist in identifying key experiences and achievements to highlight, and recommend ways of strengthening your presentation.
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Editing and Refinement – Your consultant will provide feedback on style, grammar, clarity, and formatting, and make any final adjustments necessary to ensure the readability and impact of your polished resume.
Interview Coaching
Waitlist Strategy and Updates
Reapplicant Analysis and Strategy
Scholarship and Financial Aid Strategy
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Outlining, Drafting, and Strategic Review – Your consultant will help you organize your thoughts and arguments to create a clear outline that will guide you in writing a first draft. Your consultant will then analyze your essay’s overall effectiveness, ensuring that you have fulfilled all of the following criteria:
- Directly answered the scholarship essay question/prompt
- Clearly conveyed your unique qualities and experiences
- Organized your content with logical structure and flow
- Crafted an engaging introduction and a strong conclusion
- Made a persuasive case for why you should receive the scholarship
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Detailed Editing and Refinement (micro editing) – Your consultant will review your revised draft and edit it for clarity, grammar, spelling, word choice, and style. They will also suggest any other corrections and refinements they believe would further enhance your writing, so you can submit a compelling, high-quality scholarship application essay.
- The number of hours required depends on the quality of your draft and the extent of assistance needed. Be aware that any unused time you have purchased for scholarship essay editing can be applied to any of our other hourly consulting services, including interview coaching and resume editing.
Note: We guarantee a two-business-day turnaround on each submission.