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3 Productivity Hacks to Balance Work and Graduate School Applications

3 Productivity Hacks to Balance Work and Graduate School Applications

Applying to graduate school while working full time is a great primer for being back in school. On top of work and a social life, suddenly there is another pull for your time. These are the 3 productivity hacks that got me through the application process and then graduate school while working full time.

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5 Secrets to Get an Outstanding Letter of Recommendation
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5 Secrets to Get an Outstanding Letter of Recommendation

As someone who has written 100+ letters of recommendation (and read 20x that), I know exactly how powerful a well-written letter is to someone’s application for graduate school. Once you’ve decided to apply, do these 5 things well in advance of requesting a letter of recommendation to guarantee you’ll receive one that sings your praises.

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Personal Statements: 3 Tools to Describe Yourself Better
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Personal Statements: 3 Tools to Describe Yourself Better

β€œTell me about yourself.” That common interview question takes on new life when you write a personal statement for graduate school. After 10 years of reading 1000s of applications, I can share that the best essays and statements have one thing in common: strong self awareness. To boost how you express this self-awareness, outsource the language you use to describe yourself. These 3 tools will help.

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Start from Zero: How to Apply to Graduate School After Working Full Time

Start from Zero: How to Apply to Graduate School After Working Full Time

So you’ve been working full time and decided it’s time to go for that next degree. Great! Now the reality of actually applying to graduate school sets in. Even if it feels like you’re starting from zero, you’re already a pro at starting new things and succeeding. All it takes is the right mindset and strategy. Here are 5 ways to confidently prepare to apply to graduate school after working for a few years.

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Is Now the Right Time for Graduate School? Do These 3 Things to Decide
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Is Now the Right Time for Graduate School? Do These 3 Things to Decide

Looking back, I wish I had spent more time thinking about the type of degree I was pursuing and where it could take me. Before you jump into applying for graduate school or any other advanced degree program, do these 3 things to make sure going back to school makes the most sense for you right now… or if you should wait.

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