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A group of diverse international students holding academic documents, including diplomas and recommendation letters, stands in front of an abstract globe symbolizing global education. The background features subtle university symbols, representing the challenges of securing letters of recommendation for graduate school as international applicants.

Securing Letters of Recommendation as an International Applicant

Securing a strong letter of recommendation is a crucial part of your graduate school application. Having a personal, third-party assessment of you provides depth to your application and a more granular look at who you...

The Role of Authenticity In Personal Statements

In my eighteen years of helping people earn admission into their dream schools, two kinds of applicants are quite common. The first type sees their application as merely a means to an end. They want...

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Dos and Don’ts of Graduate School Applications

After nearly 20 years of helping people get into the graduate schools of their dreams, I have a clear sense of what works and doesn’t. Since most graduate programs open their admissions portals in the...

An MBA applicant in business attire standing at the start of a winding road leading to a bright horizon, with signposts labeled 'Leadership', 'Innovation', 'Global Impact', and 'Success' along the path, symbolizing the journey towards future achievements in business education and career.

Your MBA Application is About Your Future, Not Your Past

Every year, Gurufi’s consultants help applicants build compelling personal statements that get them into their dream schools. There are many ways to write a great essay, but I’ve found that the best ones are always...