PhD - Yes or No?

PhD - Yes or No?

Offered by Tom N.

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Social Sciences Expert | Knight-Hennessy Scholar PhD student @ Stanford

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Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Education

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Works at Stanford University

Package Description:

This package opens the door for us to discuss the most important question - is grad school for you? even before tackling the application process, it's important to deeply understand the benefits, implications, life trajectories and limitations of different grad school experiences, even the most shiny ones. Are you wondering whether going to Grad School is for you? How's life as a PhD student at Stanford? or as a Master's student at Ivy League universities? What are the prospects of a Master's v. PhD programs in your field? What might fit better with you life goals and missions? How to make the most of your grad school experience? For more than 7 years, I've had the privilege and opportunity of guiding dozens of future students towards realizing their own goals. Building on my own diverse experiences on different campuses and graduate programs and witnessing the life trajectories of those around me, I can give concrete and nuanced advice to support you in making your best decisions for you.


What you'll get from this package

Learn about all the implications of the decision to go to a PhD program

Map the benefits, opportunities, and drawbacks of your graduate school plan

Identify your own goals and hidden assumptions about getting a PhD

Make a plan forward - grad school yes or no, and what kinds of programs would work best for you


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

We will combine self-reflection about your goals and vision for your future, learn skills how to explore and research each grad school program - benefits and drawbacks, and connect the dots - is grad school the best choice for you.

Refund Policy

Services included:

School Selection

Application Strategy


Tom N.

Offered by Tom N.

Joined October 2024

5.0

Social Sciences Expert | Knight-Hennessy Scholar PhD student @ Stanford

Welcome! As a PhD student at Stanford and a Knight Hennessy Scholar, I have firsthand experience navigating the PhD admissions process. Supporting applicants from different backgrounds and goals, I focus on creating a coherent and competitive story of a scholar, leveraging all the application materials, including statements, CVs, recommendation letters, Interviews, and decision-making. The application process to a research-oriented program is completely different from any other professional or academic application, and it's exactly where my growing academic skillset can help me help you make your way in. We will work together to make sure that YOU stand out in the competitive admissions landscape. Feel free to reach out to ask questions, and let's work together to unlock your dream programs!

Starting at $129.50

30m+ of coaching

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