According to recent studies, Americans with graduate school degrees make 35 to 50 percent more than those who have just a bachelor's degree. Thus, it is no surprise that graduate school applicants increase in numbers every year and Kaplan's guide is there to meet that rising need. -- Includes advice on how to write a persuasive personal statement, how to conduct a successful interview, and information on how to finance a graduate school degree -- Features a behind-the-scenes look at how admissions committees make their decisions, with candid comments from admissions officers at top graduate schools across the country. minimize