How I Can Help

What You Might Need Help With

• Choosing Colleges and Majors

• Developing Personal Statements and Application Essays

• Preparing for Admissions Interviews

• Clarifying Academic Interests

• Aligning Your Academic Profile with Competitive Programs

• Planning Application Milestones and Deadlines

• Identifying Questions to Ask When Evaluating Colleges

• Preparing for the College Transition (time management, self-advocacy, and study habits)

What You Might Need Help With (as a Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior)

• Planning Coursework, Finding Mentors, and Building Relationships

• Finding Internships and Research Opportunities

• Early Exploration of Post-Graduation Options

• Selecting a Major and Course Sequence

• Identifying Fellowships and Other Development Opportunities

• Navigating Campus Procedures and Communicating with Faculty & Staff

• Developing Self-Advocacy and Professional Communication Skills

• Building Time-Management and Academic-Success Strategies

What You Might Need Help With

• Preparing a Resume, LinkedIn Profile, and Job-Search Strategy

• Choosing Between Employment and Graduate School

• Preparing for Interviews and Evaluating Offers

• Identifying Next Steps and Articulating Transferable Skills

• Preparing for Entry-Level Roles and Navigating the Job Market

What You Might Need Help With

• Choosing the Right Program and Degree

• Developing a Statement of Purpose and CV

• Exploring Funding, Assistantships, and Fellowships

• Clarifying Academic and Professional Goals

• Aligning Prior Experience with the Intended Field of Study

• Identifying Faculty Whose Research Aligns with Your Interests

• Securing Letters of Recommendation

• Communicating Your Research Interests 

• Strengthening Research Proposals and Academic Writing

• Understanding Research Design

• Planning Application Milestones and Deadlines

What You Might Need Help With

• Dissertation or Capstone Committee Selection

• Publishing and Presenting Research

• Building a Professional Network

• Dissertation and Capstone Milestones, Timelines, and Defense Preparation

• Clarifying Research Questions, Design, and Methods

• Communicating with Faculty and Committee Members

• Understanding Program Expectations and Balancing Competing Responsibilities

What You Might Need Help With

• Mapping Career Paths (Academia, Government, Nonprofits, and the Private Sector)

• Preparing for Non-Academic Jobs: Translating A CV into A Resume and Preparing for Interviews

• Negotiating Job Offers

• Preparing Cover Letters and Job Talks for the Academic Job Market

• Exploring Public- and Private-Sector Research Roles

• Articulating Transferable Skills

• Communicating Your Research and Work Experience