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Funding Fell Through—Now What? How Faculty Can Retain Admitted Students When the Money Disappears
Across the country, graduate programs are facing a reckoning. Once-stable funding models are shifting, institutional budgets are...
Justin Grimes
Apr 87 min read
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Why Am I Afraid to Get an Update on My Graduate School Application Status?
Waiting for your grad school decision? 25% of apps go unread! Learn why & get a template to request an update. Don’t wait—follow up! 🎓
Justin Grimes
Mar 145 min read
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How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation After Being Out of the Classroom for Years
I know it’s been a while since you've been on Blackboard or Canvas, enrolled in classes, or had a meeting to discuss your study plan. You...
Justin Grimes
Feb 135 min read
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How to Get Into Graduate School With a Low GPA
If you have a less-than-stellar GPA but a strong desire to pursue a graduate degree, you might wonder if it’s even worth trying. When I...
Justin Grimes
Feb 75 min read
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Reasons Why Pursuing an Online Graduate Program Could Be Beneficial for You
I know you have heard a friend, colleague, or social media influencer say that an online degree isn't worth it and that people won't take...
Justin Grimes
Jan 103 min read
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What Happens After You Hit Submit: Preparing for Graduate School Interviews and Next Steps
Wondering what happens after submitting your graduate school application? Learn how to prepare for interviews, plan for next steps, stay pro
Justin Grimes
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Last-Minute Tips Before Submitting Your Graduate School Application
Submitting your graduate school application is a significant milestone, but it’s essential to ensure every detail is polished before...
Justin Grimes
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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From Pilot to Passenger: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Grad School
Let’s be honest—you want the best for your child, and if you could pave the path to graduate school yourself, you probably would! But...
Justin Grimes
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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but do students stay and finish their degree?
Let me paint a picture for you: 50% Â of my cohort dropped out in the first year of our program. Yep, half. Gone. And don't even get me...
Justin Grimes
Sep 15, 20243 min read
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Am I Too Old for Grad School?
Am I too old to go back to school? No! Learn three fears and action steps you can take to get into graduate school no matter your age.
Justin Grimes
Aug 20, 20244 min read
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Gen-Z's Grad School Cheat Sheet
For favorite Grad School Unc, is the plug for getting you admitted into grad school. I have a cheat sheet to help you that's not sus.
Justin Grimes
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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How Will a Graduate Degree Increase My Income?
I love the Olympics—track, Basketball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Handball, and Now Breakdancing. YOU CAN GET A GOLD MEDAL FOR BREAKDANCING....
Justin Grimes
Jul 16, 20244 min read
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Overcoming Rejection: Three Reasons You Didn't Get Into Grad School and How to Address Them
Rejection from a graduate program is disheartening. Explore three common reasons for rejection and provide practical solutions to reapply.
Justin Grimes
Jun 12, 20244 min read
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