THE 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES I SEE IN ESSAYS FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL + HOW TO FIX THEM! | Grad School Tips

[@akira4419]

Thank you, Ivan! This is one of the most helpful videos on SOP I've seen so far.

[@IvanValdovinosGradSchool]

Thank you!

[@deepap1307]

Thank you Ivan, words are not enough to tell you thanks. It is really helpful.

[@IvanValdovinosGradSchool]

Thank you!

[@harrisoneze9758]

Thank you so much for this great information.

[@IvanValdovinosGradSchool]

I have a playlist worth of videos dedicated to SOP tips and examples.

[@funkyandbold]

You are so cool. I love what you're doing.

[@IvanValdovinosGradSchool]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@harmilankaursandhu5661]

Hello.. I want to reach out to a professor prior of submitting my application related to project management course. What questions can I ask him on the mail? plz respond

[@IvanValdovinosGradSchool]

Hi, it depends on what you want to get out of reaching out to professors. Do you want to know more about the program or a professors research? My question to you is why are you wanting to connect with a professor?

[@BeautyByJuliette14]

Do you recommend reaching out to professors ahead of time prior to my PhD application? A few of them haven't responded to me, particularly at the more prestigious schools. I am assuming they are probably really busy, but just wondering your opinion.

[@IvanValdovinosGradSchool]

Hi, I recently made a video speaking about this. Usually, faculty don’t work during the summers so that’s probably why they are not responding. But I also found that they tend to not respond at all and that doesn’t affect your application outcomes. I wouldn’t worry about it. If your application is strong enough, then they will invite you for an interview. In my opinion, speaking to a professor prior to submitting your application does not give you an advantage it only allows you to learn how to better tailor your SOP. Good luck!

[@BeautyByJuliette14]

@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you for the advice!!

[@jamieclaire1988]

I applying for grad school for the first time. If a school only wants a resume should I submit a job resume or a cv. One school I am applying for wants me to describe why I want to become a museum educator. The word limit is max 500 words. Should I approach this essay like a statement of purpose?

[@IvanValdovinosGradSchool]

Hi Jamie, in terms of your cv or resume question it’s going to depend on the type of program you want to get into. If it’s a professional masters then you would write a job resume. If it’s a thesis based or research masters, then you would write a cv because you will include more scholarly experiences like research and publications. For your essay question, you should treat it like a SOP but you will need to be concise and get to the point versus add info fluff.