The When to Go Back to Graduate School Workbook
Go from the overwhelm of figuring out when to go back to graduate school to outlining your career goals and priorities in a way that makes the decision easy.
Trying to figure out when to go back to graduate school can feel like…
Confusion
“Is this really the path I need to take right now for my career goals?”
Overwhelm
“How am I supposed to go back to school with everything else going on in my life?”
Determination
“I’ve made a decision on when to go back, I know exactly what to do next.”
Apprehension
“Do I even have what it takes to be a student again?”
(quick interjection here: YES, you do!)”
The When to Go Back to Graduate School Workbook has you covered.
(So does Dr. Jena!)
What you’ll get:
The When to Go Back to Graduate School Workbook
A thorough, thoughtful guide and deep dive into who you are + who you want to be as a whole person (not just employee), you’ll have all the information you need to make a decision by the end of the weekend
Guided reflections with examples to outline your:
Career goals
Job prospects
Personal priorities
Emotional, financial, mental and physical preparation for graduate school
A confident decision at the end:
The best part? If you decide to wait on applying this year, you can complete this workbook again when life circumstances have changed to see if graduate school makes more sense for your personal and professional goals later
The format:
15-page workbook in an editable Google Doc
Use the workbook to intentionally think about your career goals, life priorities (in the short and long term) and reflect on how those align with the demands of going back to graduate school
You will need a Google account to access your copy of The When to Go Back to Graduate School Workbook
This document can also be opened in a word processor like Word (Microsoft) or Pages (Apple) from Google Docs
This workbook is perfect for:
Young professionals debating their 5-10 year plan and considering whether graduate school could (or should) fit into it
Seasoned professionals who are on the fence about whether their career goals are worth pursuing another degree
Career pivoters debating a full professional transition to find work that better aligns with their values and interests
Ready to decide when to go back to graduate school?
You’ve got this.
(actually, you’re about to!)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Jena Pugh is a higher education expert who read thousands of applications for The Ohio State University and has helped aspiring graduate students get into their top choice programs since 2010.
As a first-generation college student, Dr. Jena had to figure out when and how to apply to graduate school on her own (it wasn't a smooth process).
She's channeled that experience into The When to Go Back to Graduate School Workbook to save you time and the headache of figuring out when the right time is for you to go back.
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There are 2 ways to access your workbook:
#1 - After your purchase, the confirmation webpage will have a link to your workbook. Once clicked, you will be prompted to make your own COPY of The When to Go Back to Graduate School Workbook in Google Docs. (You must be logged into Google to access your workbook which will automatically be saved in your Google Drive).
#2 - After your purchase, you will also receive an email confirmation with a link to create an editable copy of your workbook in Google Docs.
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It's ok, sometimes things don't work out. That's why I offer a 14-day no hassle refund for any reason. For more information, check out the Terms & Conditions.
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Email hello@drjenapugh.com with "Support Request" in the subject line to receive a response within 2 business days on Eastern Standard Time.
