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Kathy Hawes

Kathy Hawes is a freelance writer residing in beautiful East Tennessee, USA, at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. She writes mostly about business, marketing, education, and her faith. She has 10 years experience as Vice President of a manufacturing company and over 10 years experience with nonprofits in various capacities, including serving on two Boards of Directors. Issues regarding children, animals, and the environment are near and dear to her heart. She has an MBA in project management, and loves it "when a plan comes together."

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Test Waivers: Everything You Need to Know

Published on 2018-03-09 06:19:09 Kathy Hawes TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, Tests, Blog, Scholarships

If a postgraduate school offers a test waiver, should you take it? Some programmes require a minimum score on a particular standardised test for admission. Some examples of these standardised tests are the IELTS for non-native English speakers or the GMAT for students hoping to enter a postgraduate business programme.

How to Impress Admissions Officers Digitally – Part 1

Published on 2018-03-23 08:30:20 Kathy Hawes Preparation Resources, MBA, Master's Admisson , Blog, Admissions

Communication channels have evolved and multiplied in recent years, making it important to know how to impress admissions officers by using proper digital etiquette. Just as you would not want to use your mobile phone if you were sitting at an admissions officer’s desk, neither would you do so during a video chat session with that same officer.

How to Impress Admissions Officers Digitally – Part 2

Published on 2018-03-30 14:46:02 Kathy Hawes Preparation Resources, Master's Admisson , Blog, Scholarships, Essays, Admission Interview, Admissions

Impressing modern-day admissions officers involves excellent online communication skills, in addition to meeting all eligibility requirements.