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47: Zoom Interview Days
Episode 47
In this episode, you'll learn about what to expect if you are invited to a Zoom interview day for a grad program you've applied to. Dra. Yvette discu…
5 years, 5 months ago
46: Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset
Episode 46
In this episode you’ll receive an update from Dra. Yvette now that she is returning to work from her maternity leave. She shares her vision board and…
5 years, 5 months ago
45: Setting New Year Intentions
Episode 45
In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares her approach on setting new year intentions and goals for 2021. Among other suggestions, she stresses the idea of…
5 years, 5 months ago
44: Navigating Grad School During the Holidays
Episode 44
This episode provides some options for how to navigate grad school during the holidays. Dra. Yvette discusses why it's so hard to take time off durin…
5 years, 6 months ago
43: 2020 Updates on the GRE
Episode 43
In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares some recent updates and changes in the Graduate Record Exam requirements for admission into graduate school. In …
5 years, 6 months ago
42: How to Cope With and Overcome Academic Burnout
Episode 42
This episode offers a a discussion of the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of burnout. Dra. Yvette discusses some differences between stress…
5 years, 7 months ago
41: Surviving Grad School Qualifying Exams
Episode 40
In this episode, Dra. Yvette tackles the topic of grad school qualifying exams. She talks about what qualifying exams are, what they look like, and s…
5 years, 7 months ago
40: Motivating Yourself to Write a Grad School Essay
Episode 39
In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares some strategies for how to motivate yourself to write your grad school essays. From freewriting to using timers, …
5 years, 8 months ago
39: Ford and NSF Fellowships: What Are They and Tips for Applying
Episode 38
In this episode, Dra. Yvette introduces the Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship and the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship…
5 years, 8 months ago
38: How to Address a GRE, GPA, or other Gap in your Graduate Application
Episode 38
If you're applying to grad school and are worried about a low GPA, a low GRE score, or having taken a leave of absence during your undergraduate stud…
5 years, 8 months ago