In this week’s episode, we discuss actionable, strategic steps you can implement prior to, and during, your application process. A crucial first step to develop an application – one that is unique, professional, personal, refined, polished, and true to your values – is to mindfully think about what you actually want in life, both personally and professionally.
Maybe you dream of enrolling in law school, dental school, or a Master’s or Ph.D. program. Maybe you feel external pressures to apply to a certain school or pursue a certain career path. It is perfectly normal to be unsure of which programs or schools you’d like to apply to. You just have to be strategic and informed about your approach, and you’ve got to be true to yourself.
Here are a few ways that you can be better informed, with the knowledge and tools needed, to determine which schools and programs you want to apply to. Listen to this episode to learn more about how you can implement the following strategies:
- Contact the schools and programs that you’re interested in and ask if you can sit in on a class or a few classes to get a sense of the student experience (in person or virtually!),
- Speak to graduates of the specific programs that you are interested in,
- Asking if you can shadow graduates for a day or two in their new professions, and
- Always visualize the life you want, the choices and opportunities you want to be available to you, and the freedom you want when applying to potential schools and your goals after graduation.
If you want to connect with us at Apply Yourself: The Advancement Spot and continue this discussion on mindfully applying to graduate and professional schools, you can email me personally at hello@applyyourselfglobal.com. Like always, you can DM me on Instagram @applyyourselfglobal – Let me know if these strategies helped you while you prepare your applications! We’re always here to support you throughout this process.
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Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 1: Making Big Moves with Adrienne Shnier
Episode 2: Adrienne’s Professional Path
Episode 4: 5 Struggles that Applicants Face and Strategies to Overcome Them (Part 2)