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  1. I run a business, but I need a change in my life and career. I am interested in Intellectual Property Law/Trademark Law. What do I do ?
  2. I plan to take the GMAT. What information can you provide in preparation for this test ?
  3. I am applying to graduate school and am concerned about my essay. What needs to come across stronger in my essay: my thoughts about the future or my actions of the past ?
  4. Where would I find the mailing addresses, e-mail addresses or Internet home pages of the schools I am interested in ?
  5. How does one get the Personalized College Selection Web Page EDUFAX offers ?
  6. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to taking the GMAT more than once? Do schools look at the individual scores? the average? the highest? Do they consider the time period between the exams ?
  7. Compared to the SAT or ACT, how do students score on their GRE ?
  8. I am having difficulty accessing information on graduate schools which have programs in addictions counseling. Where should I start ?
  9. My TOEFL score is 530. The school I am interested in requires a score of 550 for graduate studies. I have lived in California for more than 6 years. How can I convince the school to consider my application ?
  10. I am interested in a Masters in Communication/Media Studies. My undergrad GPA from Boston University was 3.34, which I finished in 3 years. My GRE scores are not great: Verbal=670, Analytical=560, and Quant=430. What tier of schools should I be looking at ?
  11. I will be taking the entrance exam for the School of Pharmacy. Are there any study sessions that can help me prepare ?
  12. I am graduating from college and am interested in pursuing graduate school in Graphic Design. I have no field experience. Any advice regarding internships? co-ops ?
  13. My undergraduate GPA is 2.4. What are my chances of getting into Graduate School ?
  14. Is there a listing of the success rates of undergraduate schools in placing students into Graduate Schools ?
  15. What graduate schools do not require the GRE ?
  16. After a 20 year business career, I am interested in pursuing a Master's degree. I took the GRE and scored low. Should I retake the test or look for a school that will accept me without the GRE ?
  17. Does work experience in industry increase my chance of getting into graduate school in a technical field such as engineering ?
  18. I am interested in programs in social welfare/social work in northern California.
  19. I am interested in a masters degree in sciences. I am majoring in Biotechnology and Biochemistry.
  20. I have a BA in Liberal Arts. I am preparing for the MCAT. I have been told that as long as I have my BA from an accredited college I don't have to take any more science classes and that I can take the MCAT. What is your advice ?
  21. My application requires three recommendations, but does not specify who they should come from. Should they be professional, academic or personal? Can I have two recommendations from the same job ?
  22. I am interested in a Ph.D. in English. My GRE scores are decent but my undergraduate GPA is low (2.88) with embarassly low fourth year grades and a 'D' in English. Should I enrol in a program to improve my GPA or do I have a shot at a graduate program ?
  23. I am interested in a graduate school that has programs in Student Personnel or Higher Education Administration. Where do I start ?
  24. I am having trouble composing my personal essay. I am interested in a Masters in Education with a Teacher Certification. Can you refer me to any internet resources? I graduated from Vassar with a English/Psychology double major. GPA=3.4, GRE=690 Verbal, 590 Quan., 600 Analytical. Do I have a shot ?
  25. I am considering an MBA. Is it possible since I am a Psychology major ?
  26. Where can I find essays ?
  27. I had a low GPA (2.6) in college. Since then, I have taken graduate courses at an accredited university where I have achieved a higher GPA (3.6). Do I have a chance of being accepted to a competitive graduate school, such as NYU ?
  28. How soon after being denied can I reapply to the same graduate school ?
  29. My GPA is above 3.0. Compared to the average GPAs of students admitted to the schools I am interested in, my GPA falls flat. What level tier should I expect to be accepted to ?
  30. When applying to law school, is the LSAT usually weighted more that other factors ?
  31. I am finishing college. My GRE scores are: Verbal=620, Analytical=620, Math=570. My GPA=3.6. My academic performance was influenced by the fact that I worked full-time and attended school full-time in my junior year. I would like to apply for a graduate program at Columbia University's School of Fine Arts. Do I have a shot ?
  32. I have a BA in Psychology from USF. My GPA=3.8 and I have good clinical experience. My research experience is slim and my GRE=1,200. What are my chances of getting into a Ph.D. or Psy.D. program in Clinical Psychology ?
  33. I am 35 years old. I graduated from college 10 years ago, my GPA was 2.4. since then I have worked in several occupations, worked abroad in the Peace Corps and at the present time am in an entry level position in a profession I would like to develop into a career. Do you have any advice on how to overcome my past failings when I apply to Graduate School ?
  34. I graduated 20 years ago. My Undergraduate GPA=2.8. The graduate program I am interested in requires a minimum of GPA=3.0. Is there any way I can improve my GPA by taking undergraduate courses or is it too late ?
  35. I am a junior double majoring in Economics and Computer Science at UC Berkeley. My GPA=3.4. I would like to get an MBA at Stanford or Berkeley. Since my GPA is low, should I pursue different schools ?
  36. Which is the best law school in Iowa ?
  37. How many years does it take to become a lawyer ?
  38. Do I need a certain GPA or LSAT score to get into law school ?
  39. Will I be able to work at a law firm during my schooling ?

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