The personal statement, or statement of purpose, is one of the most misunderstood elements of the graduate school application. But if you understand the genre and the features of an effective personal statement, this need not be a stressful part of your application.

The GMAT online was originally offered as a temporary solution to the closing of test centers during the pandemic. But after a year of extending its cut-off dates, an “enhanced” version promises to be a permanent alternative.