Application Insider Archives | Graduate Admissions

January 30, 2019

Application Insider: Edition #9

10 Ways to Help Finance Graduate School Graduate school is expensive. When choosing to pursue graduate level study, it is important to have a good sense of what the total cost... More

December 20, 2018

Application Insider: Edition #8

General Tips on Increasing Your Chances of Admission Graduate school is very competitive. Many universities, including Carleton, receive hundreds of applications for the same program(s) each year. Although admission into... More

November 29, 2018

Application Insider: Edition #7

How to Write a Strong Statement of Intent As part of the application process to graduate school, most universities will ask you to write a personal statement or essay. At Carleton,... More

November 29, 2018

Application Insider: Edition #6

How to Request Letters of Reference You will generally need one or more letters of reference in order to apply to graduate school. If you are currently in your fourth year,... More

October 30, 2018

Application Insider: Edition #3

How to Choose a Graduate Program When choosing a graduate program, you will want to choose one that matches your career or research goals. If you are confused, your Career... More

September 26, 2018

Application Insider: Edition #2

Questions to Ask When Researching Graduate Programs Researching graduate programs can be, at times, overwhelming. Below are some questions you may want to ask before applying for graduate school. At Carleton,... More

August 29, 2018

Application Insider: Edition # 1

Should I go to Grad School? So you’re wondering whether graduate school is right for you? The answer to this question depends entirely on you. It could be that you... More

November 16, 2017

Application Insider: Edition #5

Program Prerequisites & Required Documents One thing you will have noticed as you begin to apply to a graduate program is that the process is different than applying to an undergraduate... More

November 14, 2017

Application Insider: Edition #4

Why You Should Attend Grad School at Carleton University There are several factors to consider when selecting the grad schools to which you will apply: programs, faculty, research opportunities, awards &... More