Overview

The first book to provide first-generation, low-income, and nontraditional students of color with insider knowledge on how to consider and navigate graduate school Is Grad School for Me? is a calling card and a corrective to the lack of clear guidance for historically excluded students navigating the onerous undertaking of graduate school—starting with asking if grad school is even a good fit. This essential resource offers step-by-step instructions on how to maneuver the admissions process before, during, and after applying. Unlike other guides, Is Grad School for Me? takes an approach that is both culturally relevant and community based. The book is packed with relatable scenarios, memorable tips, common myths and mistakes, sample essays, and templates to engage a variety of learners. With a strong focus on demystifying higher education and revealing the hidden curriculum, this guide aims to diversify a wide range of professions in academia, nonprofits, government, industry, entrepreneurship, and beyond.

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Author:   Yvette Martínez-Vu ,  Miroslava Chavez-Garcia
Publisher:   University of California Press
Imprint:   University of California Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9780520393981

ISBN 10:   0520393988
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   16 April 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: The Journey to Is Grad School for Me? PART ONE: BEFORE APPLYING 1. Demystifying Graduate School and the Hidden Curriculum 2. Is Graduate School Right for Me? 3. Myths and Misconceptions of Graduate School Debunked PART TWO: THE APPLICATION PROCESS 4. Getting Organized and Creating the Grad School List 5. The Statement of Purpose  6. The Personal and Diversity Statements 7. Letters of Recommendations, Hidden Costs, Other Components, and the Admissions Timeline PART THREE: AFTER APPLYING 8. The Application Review Process and Plan Bs 9. Interviews, Relationships, and Funding 10. You Said Yes, Now What? Preparing for the Transition into Graduate School and Beyond Conclusion: The Impact of Is Grad School for Me? Notes Acknowledgments Glossary Bibliography Index

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Yvette Martínez-Vu is an academic coach and host of the globally top-rated podcast Grad School Femtoring. She is coeditor of the best-selling Chicana M(other)work Anthology and founder of Grad School Femtoring LLC.   Miroslava Chávez-García is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Faculty Director of the UCSB McNair Scholars Program. She is author of Migrant Longing, States of Delinquency, and Negotiating Conquest.

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