Coleman College COUNSELING & Career Coaching
Michele Coleman
Applying to graduate school is a different process than applying to college. It can be a long journey and sometimes begins with the question, “Should I even apply to Graduate School?” and/or “How will it help me meet my career and life goals?”
Your second round of questions might be:
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“Should I apply now or gain experience(s)?”
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“How will I finance graduate school?”
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“Which graduate program will work for me?”
Typically, your journey should start with some self-reflection on your part to answer the questions above and those below:
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What are your academic interests and long-term goals?
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What kind of degree are you considering?
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What are your career options and paths?
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If you are considering a PhD, what are the odds of landing a tenure-track position? What are employment trends?
Based upon the results of the above and an initial consultation, we’ll work to design a plan that includes but is not limited to:
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A list of programs appropriate to your requirements
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A review of any pre-requisites.
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Assessing what volunteer or paid experiences you will need to support your application. If you don’t have those experiences, we will determine ways to have you gain those experiences.
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An application timeline.
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Brainstorming, Reviewing, and Revising Statements of Purpose, Personal Statements, and any additional essays that are required.
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Practice and prepping for interviews as necessary.
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Developing and or revising your CV/Resume
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Developing or reviewing your LinkedIn Profile
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Discussing your best bets for Letters of Recommendation.
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Financing your Graduate Education
Graduate students work with me Hourly, Monthly, or most often a combination of the two. It depends on where you are in the process.
Coaching Sessions/Hourly Research or Statement/Essay Review: $150.00 per hour
Unlimited Monthly: $425.00
Allows unlimited contact, research, and meetings for the entire month. Perfect for when work requires research and application/resume review. Can be renewed for as many or as few months as needed.