Services offered:
Development of a competitive application package with the assistance of GSC consultants, who have reviewed 1,000’s of applications for masters (M.S.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. The recent changes to the admission requirements for US-based graduate institutions, for example, the removal of the required GRE exam, have dramatically changed the application landscape, and essentially require the use of professional consultants to develop competitive admission applications. Starting with targeting funded individual faculty within your desired research area to reviewing and editing your statement of purpose, resume, and transcripts, and finally interview preparation… GSC will be with you each step of the way.
Why GSC is the best:
Limiting the number of clients served and working directly one-on-one with clients ensures a class of personal attention not offered by others. Most other firms hire former admission administrators that are not involved in making decisions about graduate school acceptance. Current faculty (in many cases a single faculty member that will oversee the research) decide which students to accept and GSC’s experience in this complex decisions making process makes them the most qualified to consult on the development of competitive application packages.
What’s Included?
Complete application development, including initial application review (identifying differentiating characteristics and the supporting experiences to make you stand out)
School selection and individual faculty targeting based on factors that include academic and professional goals, curriculum, cost, location, research funding, and selectivity
Test prep and review of test scores (when necessary)
Statement of purpose strategy, prewriting, and editing
Translation and review of transcripts from undergraduate and post-graduate schools, especially important for foreign applicants
Resume building and refinement
Recommender strategy, selection, and preparation for the specific individuals asked to write the recommendations
Interview preparation via a mock interview complete with detailed feedback
The GSC ADMISSIONS checklist:
Decide which programs you’re interested in and which are the best fit for you
Make contact with targeted faculty members (are they interested in taking new students?)
Visit any schools that interest you (if possible; do some virtual tours)
Know all college application due dates
Take the GRE (if necessary; we recommend this for all foreign applicants)
Sign up for GRE subject tests (if necessary)
Sign up for a retake (if necessary)
Ask for letters of recommendation
Begin writing a statement of purpose
Request official transcripts
Obtain required materials
Gather letters of recommendation
Polish statement of purpose
Gather all required materials
Submit admissions applications
Submit any requests for funding
Visit potential graduate schools (if possible)
Interview with targeted faculty members
Accept an offer of admission
Decline offers of admission from schools you will not attend
Who Should Use It?
Candidates who desire comprehensive application support, with current and former professors, from beginning to end with everything needed to make a competitive push for admission to a US-based graduate institution.
When Should I Sign Up?
Anytime between sophomore year and one month before applications are due. The more time, the better!
Pricing:
CURRENTLY 50% OFF NORMAL RATES!
Under-represented applicants will receive pro bono or discounted rates determined on an individual basis. GSC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in US-based graduate institutions.
Domestic masters student application package bundle: $3,000 for 1st application (50% OFF the normal $6,000) and $500 for each additional application.
Domestic doctoral student application package bundle: $4,000 for 1st application (50% OFF the normal $8,000) and $700 for each additional application.
Foreign masters student application package bundle: $4,000 for 1st application (50% OFF the normal $8,000) and $600 for each additional application.
Foreign doctoral student application package bundle: $5,000 for 1st application (50% OFF the normal $10,000) and $800 for each additional application.