Graduate school for a working professional can be a very daunting change. As professionals, we are used to being the expert in our field and having general control over our daily schedule. Going back to being a student as an adult can be an extremely difficult adjustment. Add to that challenge: lots of new education technology that you have never used before. The best time to address these challenges is before you even enroll in a graduate program. There are many options and possibilities to navigate when preparing to return to school.
Some topics we can discuss to aid in that navigation:
- Return on investment for the cost of a graduate degree
- Career path after completion of degree
- Realistic timelines and schedules
- How to adjust your daily commitments to allow for a return to school
- The application process
- Selecting an institution
- Adjusting to the advanced level of academic work required
- Navigating educational technology
- Finding mentors
Possible meeting agendas:
Meeting 1: Discuss goals for career and current education plans, compare and contrast possible programs
Meeting 2: Application support, including personal statements
Meeting 3: Upon acceptance into a program, planning your timeline to completion
Meeting 4: Using technology and adjusting your level of learning
Meeting 5: Course of study, including extracurricular activities