S02E08 -- The Waiting Game, a Reinterview with our Previous Guest Carisha Regarding her Experiences of Applying to Graduate School




The Unlikely Academic Podcast, The Real Graduate School Experience! show

Summary: In this Episode of the Podcast, Chris and Jenny re-interview Carisha who appeared on the podcast over a year ago. Carisha is in her senior year of undergraduate and is a non-traditional student. She discusses selecting programs and determining which are the best fit for her interests. She discusses the experience of the masters interview in graduate school and samples of the types of questions she was asked in this process. She addresses her concerns with applicant privilege in applying for graduate school and how this translates into graduate interviews. Carisha shares her wisdom on how adversity should be considered victories, not stories of loss or anxiety. Carisha shared the types of programs she applied to and the hopes of admission to her top programs. She reflects on her experiences and learning both in and out of the classroom and how those experiences influence her application to grad school. Following the recording of this podcast, Carisha received an acceptance letter to her top choice for graduate programs. Join us in congratulating Carisha on a job well done.