You’re thinking about graduate school, congratulations! You are about to embark on a journey that’ll most likely change your life. – I mean this in no small way. But how exactly do you go about deciding what schools make it on your coveted graduate school list?
Note: This article is written with Master’s and Ph.D. student applicants in the STEM field in mind. Criteria for selecting schools might be different for other programs , however, general principles will still apply.
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You just completed high school or are in the final years of high school, and you’re thinking about what’s next for you. Or perhaps you already have a first degree and have possibly worked for a while, but you want to pursue an advanced degree, get a satisfying job and change your lifestyle. Do you stay close to home and attend university or do you tread a new path and pursue education outside of home? In today’s blog post we make a case for why you should consider a US college or graduate school education.
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“Imposter Syndrome” is a term I learned which validated some feelings I’ve experienced throughout my journey in the United States. A Harvard Business Review article defines it as “doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud”. Additionally, they allude that it disproportionately affects high-achieving people, and minorities who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments. As a high achieving International Student, a Black Woman in STEM, a Black Woman undergoing a doctorate program (graduate school), and now a young Black Woman in corporate America I am intimately familiar with encounters of imposter syndrome.
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At the undergraduate level, the application essay is called a personal statement – The idea is that it is focused inwards, on you, your interests, accomplishments and goals. At the graduate level, it is called a statement of purpose – It’s less about your personal interests and more about what drives you, your contributions, and the impact you hope to make in the world.
There are some general rules to consider when writing either an undergraduate or graduate school application essay: – impact statements, story telling, S.T.A.R. method, addressing oddities, draft iteration, and formal language.
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