Monteiro Marques Admissions Consultants

10/05/2024

So you've written your first Why X School essay. Yup, nailed it - you think.

Now, read it again. If you can change the name of the school and still submit it, you've got it all wrong.

The Why X School essay can't be a generic template. While you can and should work efficiently by developing a structure you can use across your applications, you need to understand exactly what is being asked of you in the essay prompt, and demonstrate your fit with relevant specifics.

This essay is a critical element of your application package - don't underestimate the amount of time they take to research and develop effectively.

03/05/2024

It's a steep climb to the top...

Over three decades, we've guided applicants as they take those first steps towards achieving their dream of continuing their academic journey in the world's leading universities.

This pic, taken today by Deborah, Aussie half of mm_admissions, inspired some reading (link below). Have you ever given thought to the evolution of stairs?

"For thousands of years, stairs have been physical representations of power, achievement, and enlightenment."

Take the next step on your ascent with Patricia and Deborah.

https://blog.stannah.ie/society/history-of-stairs

01/05/2024

Patricia and Deborah. We've been in the admissions business for some 30 years. Passionate about what we do, we're privileged to have been entrusted with guiding so many clients through their application journey.

01/05/2024

It's been one of those bad hair days

16/08/2021

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10165629119910652&id=29092950651

Here are the must-dos that you need to check off your list before you get your diploma, from entrepreneur Liz Wessel.

30/04/2021

Check your eligibility! Applications close 21 May 2021.
https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/mckinsey-achievement-awards/overview

If you need help with your application, let us know!

09/04/2021

Bel, one of our fave Swarthmore graduates, now a research fellow at Yale and on her way to med school. We're proud of you Bel, and privileged to have been part of your journey!

11/07/2020

Do not let this be your admissions reader. One of the most important rules of essay writing: ENGAGE THE READER.

Your opening sentence is key to making your audience want to read on or nod off, and there are some great techniques you can use - a short punchy sentence, one word, start in the middle or at the end of a story, among others.

Make the tired, overworked adcom reader SIT UP, TAKE NOTE, want to read on... unlike the reader depicted here. 😅

09/07/2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/us/harvard-mit-trump-ice-students.html?smid=wa-share

To all our clients currently studying or planning to study in the USA, take note and take heart. This is one Bad Decision that must be overturned!

We've always loved Harvard and MIT but now we love them even more. May justice prevail!

02/07/2020

Deborah hard at work. Yup she really is - MBA first deadlines are approaching and we are already in the swing of a highly competitive season. As unemployment rises university applications also tend to rise. If you are considering an MBA now is a good time to start your application process.

29/06/2020

Be the early bird! 1 November is on the horizon and if you intend applying for this Early Action / Early Decision deadline it's time to start drafting your applications. Now is also the time to approach your recommenders...