What Graduate Programs in the U.S. Really Look For
April 28, 2026 9:00 am EDT
April 28, 2026 9:00 am EDT
Getting into a U.S. graduate program as an international student comes with its own set of challenges — and advantages.
Elva Xia from Northeastern University will pull back the curtain on how graduate admissions committees actually evaluate international applications. You'll learn how to write a compelling statement of purpose, what kind of recommendations make a difference, and how to present your research or work experience effectively.
Elva will also address common myths about what makes a "competitive" applicant and offer practical steps to strengthen your candidacy. A must-attend for anyone preparing to apply to Master's or PhD programs in the U.S.
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* Click here to convert the time to your local time zone.
* Full recording will be available after the event on our EducationUSA Virtual YouTube channel.
Elva Xia from Northeastern University will pull back the curtain on how graduate admissions committees actually evaluate international applications. You'll learn how to write a compelling statement of purpose, what kind of recommendations make a difference, and how to present your research or work experience effectively.
Elva will also address common myths about what makes a "competitive" applicant and offer practical steps to strengthen your candidacy. A must-attend for anyone preparing to apply to Master's or PhD programs in the U.S.
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* Click here to convert the time to your local time zone.
* Full recording will be available after the event on our EducationUSA Virtual YouTube channel.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories.
EducationUSA Virtual
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories.