Thanks so much, @Klassy. I am senior year undergrad in India and I was totally confused with these questions and pros-cons of applying right now. But your video has helped me in organized way. I am greatly thankful for your comparison and personal recommendation. Lots of love from India,
So inspiring. I am in my final year MSc and came across PhD scholarship and Thought to give it a try.. even though only a week left since application for The scholar will be closes. Im still searching foe topics and Supervisors. Hope all goes well
Awesome video! I started my masters straight outta undergrad, no regrets. Also would love a PhD talk about how to distinguish yourself. Thanks for doing these!
Thank you for your video blogs....they have been so helpful and we are sharing them with our students at Virginia Union University - Career and Professional Success in STEM Program....
I didn’t know you could get a PhD without a Masters nor did I know Masters course work can count towards PhD program. Good to know! I got my Masters at 26 and now looking into PhD cause these private sector companies and sucky jobs not it 😂. I’ve been out of school for a year kind of bored though so why not go for it 😅
Make sure you really really have affinity with the topic...Else it can be 4-6 years of hell. Still, it can be even with a topic you like very much. Adventurous, a PhD is!
Hi Kinks. Thank you very much for the very focused advise that you provide in your video. I have a friend who is interested in doing a PhD in Business. Of course your advise kind of provides a road map that i should recommend to her. I appreciate the simple and clear instructions. JP
Great video, I found myself waiting to hear about how hard it is and how it drags on and on but am seriously happy that that is not what you talked about. I am currently applying for PhD programs and am really still struggling in deciding since 1 to 2 years sounds like a nice breather mentally as well in order to become more prepared for graduate school but finishing sooner sounds sooooo good toooo! Decisions to be made...I hope we all succeed in all programs we get into or are already in! Good luck everyone
Hi Ijeoma.... I am a 1st year student from Bangladesh. I currently study Biochemistry and biotechnology at North South University in Bangladesh. I am planning to do PhD after undergrad... But I am not sure how to get publications and all. Can you make video for international students applying for phD without masters?
I was just wondering...what do you think about the possibility to a Ph.D student and a wife and mother? are there any ways to combine these things? thanks!
do you think I would be more prepared for a PhD if I got a Masters first? or do you not think that's important considering you went right after undergrad?
Some PhD programs allow master's coursework to count in the program. Other PhD programs do not allow conferred-degree coursework to count as PhD coursework. A conferred-degree is a degree that was finalized. If you did not complete it, you can transfer some coursework into the PhD, if it applies. The University of Denver (Colorado, USA) does this. Make sure you research the school's you apply to first. Klassy Klanks does not explain realities like this; her "How to Apply" video is greatly insufficient. Ultimately, getting funding for a master's is almost always impossible (unless you have A LOT of experience with stats and data analysis, and can earn research assistantships). If you have to pay out of pocket for a masters, do your masters fully online, if possible. You will save about one-quarter to one-third the cost this way. You will GREATLY benefit with a masters in numerous ways: 1) you can finish your PhD faster; 2) you will have an extra degree, and experience working with a different level of graduate work not present in a PhD program; 3) experience to handle the rigors of a PhD program, thus helping you not become an ABD (all, but dissertation) that someone fresh out of a bachelor's program has a better chance of failing a PhD. The PhD is a multi-phasic process. No PhD program prepares you for every step. Take time to learn of the process. Do not rush into it.
You are most welcome. No worries; I just posted 6 days ago (from your post 8 months ago). I will be honest, I did not expect you to come back and read it. I will post some more about the online masters, and what to search.
Hey sweet video, Do you feel as if getting you phd in public health will be beneficial and if so in what areas of work? I'm really considering continuing my education and public health seems like the Area I'd be going into!
Love to see black women excel! You go girl!!
I want to hear about the most challenging experiences you had as a PhD student
great video....I am preparing to apply this December for a PhD in Organizational Behavior/Human Resources.
Thanks so much, @Klassy. I am senior year undergrad in India and I was totally confused with these questions and pros-cons of applying right now. But your video has helped me in organized way. I am greatly thankful for your comparison and personal recommendation.
Lots of love from India,
So inspiring. I am in my final year MSc and came across PhD scholarship and Thought to give it a try.. even though only a week left since application for The scholar will be closes. Im still searching foe topics and Supervisors. Hope all goes well
These videos are very helpful please continue to make this series on this topic. Thanks
+Klassy Kinks Could you vlog about the oral defense. TFS your experience.
Awesome video! I started my masters straight outta undergrad, no regrets. Also would love a PhD talk about how to distinguish yourself. Thanks for doing these!
Hey! Just seeing this...but I mean as far as applications. Thanks for getting back to me :-)
Thank you for your video blogs....they have been so helpful and we are sharing them with our students at Virginia Union University - Career and Professional Success in STEM Program....
I didn’t know you could get a PhD without a Masters nor did I know Masters course work can count towards PhD program. Good to know! I got my Masters at 26 and now looking into PhD cause these private sector companies and sucky jobs not it 😂. I’ve been out of school for a year kind of bored though so why not go for it 😅
Make sure you really really have affinity with the topic...Else it can be 4-6 years of hell. Still, it can be even with a topic you like very much. Adventurous, a PhD is!
One thing keep in mind Phd. money can't buy ,it's for people who devote to receive it what else that proud of one self.
I love that you included that tip about not feeling confident! I definitely believe that it is true!!!! Thank you girl!!!
Hi Kinks. Thank you very much for the very focused advise that you provide in your video. I have a friend who is interested in doing a PhD in Business. Of course your advise kind of provides a road map that i should recommend to her. I appreciate the simple and clear instructions. JP
Good points. I think the advice applies to medical school too. Especially the being broke for at least 11 years part (smh).
Girl you’re pretty and inspirational 👍thanks for video
Great video! I'm applying to grad school in the fall (I'm going to be a senior). I think these are great tips :) You are an inspiration!! :)
I am so happy you mentioned the imposter syndrome. Could you make a separate video about that?
That was pretty awesome advice!
so basically there are no cons. beautiful!
Great video, I found myself waiting to hear about how hard it is and how it drags on and on but am seriously happy that that is not what you talked about. I am currently applying for PhD programs and am really still struggling in deciding since 1 to 2 years sounds like a nice breather mentally as well in order to become more prepared for graduate school but finishing sooner sounds sooooo good toooo! Decisions to be made...I hope we all succeed in all programs we get into or are already in! Good luck everyone
this was so helpful thx you💗
I’m glad!
Hi Ijeoma.... I am a 1st year student from Bangladesh. I currently study Biochemistry and biotechnology at North South University in Bangladesh. I am planning to do PhD after undergrad... But I am not sure how to get publications and all.
Can you make video for international students applying for phD without masters?
I am not preparing for a PhD program but this video sounds so helpful for those that are or are interested.
Honey, I do not know about that. It would be neat to have a PhD. I just have a Bachelors now.
Am interested in PhD in health informatics and can I apply with my bachelor's degree with CGPA of 3.40
Thanks
Mam, all phd students get same funding ( English, chemistry students)
I was just wondering...what do you think about the possibility to a Ph.D student and a wife and mother? are there any ways to combine these things?
thanks!
Straight Outta College, I like that
how can we apply for phd without doing masters????am not understanding that
do you think I would be more prepared for a PhD if I got a Masters first? or do you not think that's important considering you went right after undergrad?
by the way I want a Doctorate in Psych
Some PhD programs allow master's coursework to count in the program. Other PhD programs do not allow conferred-degree coursework to count as PhD coursework. A conferred-degree is a degree that was finalized. If you did not complete it, you can transfer some coursework into the PhD, if it applies. The University of Denver (Colorado, USA) does this. Make sure you research the school's you apply to first. Klassy Klanks does not explain realities like this; her "How to Apply" video is greatly insufficient.
Ultimately, getting funding for a master's is almost always impossible (unless you have A LOT of experience with stats and data analysis, and can earn research assistantships). If you have to pay out of pocket for a masters, do your masters fully online, if possible. You will save about one-quarter to one-third the cost this way. You will GREATLY benefit with a masters in numerous ways: 1) you can finish your PhD faster; 2) you will have an extra degree, and experience working with a different level of graduate work not present in a PhD program; 3) experience to handle the rigors of a PhD program, thus helping you not become an ABD (all, but dissertation) that someone fresh out of a bachelor's program has a better chance of failing a PhD. The PhD is a multi-phasic process. No PhD program prepares you for every step. Take time to learn of the process. Do not rush into it.
Thank you so much for all of the information. I apologize for taking so long to respond. I am just seeing this right now
I will definitely look into the masters programs and see about doing it fully online
You are most welcome. No worries; I just posted 6 days ago (from your post 8 months ago). I will be honest, I did not expect you to come back and read it. I will post some more about the online masters, and what to search.
What are you getting your PhD in? I was thinking of getting a PhD in epidemiology
How do you have time/money to blog and travel? If you're "broke"? Student loans?
You don't understand the question, and they let you into a PhD. program?
You don't understand a simple question? And a college actually let you into a PhD program!?
what graduate school do you go to?
Hey sweet video, Do you feel as if getting you phd in public health will be beneficial and if so in what areas of work?
I'm really considering continuing my education and public health seems like the Area I'd be going into!
Baloney and peanut butter 😂