international students (10)

Your guide to renting housing in the US. Part 1: The basics

When I got an official letter of acceptance from my university, I was over the moon. The uncertainty was no more, and all I had to take care of was some additional school paperwork, visa, and housing. The latter proved to be quite a wild…

By Irina Kuznetcova

The ultimate guide to applying to a graduate program: Part 5. Communicating with school officials

American email etiquette 101 A big part of the application process is communication with school officials. You will have questions - about transcripts, test scores, translations, funding - anything you can think of. If you aren’t used to email communication in English, writing emails may…

By Irina Kuznetcova

The ultimate guide to applying to a graduate program: Part 4. Choosing schools and organizing info

You decided to apply to a graduate program in the US. Congratulations! This is an important step. You then start looking for information. Website after website, it all blends together. Admissions, academics, funding, programs, requirements, test scores, transcripts, contacts, ratings, reviews, applications, acceptance rates, financial…

By Irina Kuznetcova

The ultimate guide to applying to a graduate program: Part 3. Establish your timeline

How long does it take to apply to graduate school in the US and what are the essential application steps?If you happen to have a US-based undergraduate degree under your belt, the timeline of the graduate application process is likely nothing new to you. As…

By Irina Kuznetcova

The ultimate guide to applying to a graduate program: Part 2. Decide what type of degree will be the best fit

When I was applying to doctorate programs, I had two goals in mind. First, the program must have been in the US. Second, I had to get funding for the entire length of the program: loans have never been an option for me. The reason…

By Irina Kuznetcova