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What Are the Different Types of Master’s Degrees?

by Kaitlin McManus | July 22, 2026

There are many different types of master's degrees, but what are they, and what are the impacts they have on your career? Vault lays it out for you,

How to Write a Strong Grad School Personal Statement

by Andrew Fennell | June 18, 2025

Here are five ways to strengthen your personal statement and stand out during the admissions process.

How to Make the Most of an International Internship

by Payal Singh Chauhan | November 09, 2023

An international internship is an incredible opportunity—but how can you be sure you're getting everything out of it? Read on to find out!

Announcing Vault's 2024 Internship Rankings!

by Vault Careers | October 25, 2023

Today, we're releasing our latest set of internship rankings--read on to see the top programs in more than 25 categories!

Why You Shouldn’t Use ChatGPT to Write Your College and Grad School Admissions Essays

by Rob Porter | May 24, 2023

It can be tempting to use AI programs such as ChatGPT to help you write your college admissions essay. Here's why you shouldn't.

East-Meets-West Strategy: Q&A With Weishan Xie, President of Kmind

by Kmind | March 29, 2023

Vault sat down with Weishan Xie, President of Kmind, to discuss the firm's strategy in the booming Asia-Pacific consulting market.

5 Tips for Getting a Stellar Letter of Recommendation

by Kaitlin McManus | February 19, 2019

Letters of recommendation can carry major weight in an application. Read on to learn some of the courtesies that go along with getting them.

Surviving the GRE Part Three: Test Day

by Kaitlin McManus | February 12, 2019

You've studied, you've agonized, and now test day is here. In the final part of our GRE series, learn what to expect when you walk into that testing center.

5 Tips for Using Social Media to Stand Out as an MBA Student

by Stephan Maldonado | February 08, 2019

These days, it’s pretty much a given that your social media presence matters. Here are five ways to proactively use social media to stand out as an MBA student.

On-Campus Recruiting—A Recruiter’s Perspective

by Jennifer Bobrow Burns | February 05, 2019

Campus recruiting doesn't have to be scary! On-campus interviews are great to explore companies looking for top talent at your school. Here's one recruiter’s perspective.