i'm in my last year of undergrad & have a 3.2, which isn't bad but also not stellar, but i know what nice r1 school i wanna go to , yes... BE DELUSIONAL. email research faculty, schedule zoom meetings with professors, also, if reasonable, drive to the campus to meet face to face with faculty! also, do all you can to prepare for an interview, they wanna see that you really want to be in the program and why it would be a great fit for you and your career goals.
I don't know what motivated you to tell your story... But you just saved a man from 'dumping' his grad school dream. I'm almost crying watching this video, and I have a 2.54 GPA with amazing four years post graduation work experience with trainings and certifications. 😢 People* said my 2.5 GPA be too low to do sh!t🤦🏾♂️ 🤦🏾♂️
I recently was asked to write a statement begging for a GPA WAIVER because my Undergraduate GPA was below,average. All I can say is that Jesus took the will, I believe that Statement was 10 times better than my SOP.
I just graduated this may with my bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice with a minor in psychology and I knew I wanted to attend graduate school. However, my math class tanked my gpa to a 2.9 and the recommended gpa for the program was a 3.0 but I had great recommendation letters and I killed my interview with the program director for the criminal justice program and I received my acceptance letter just this weekend 🙌🏽. So I said all that to say that even if you think it’s a long shot try anyway because you may surprise yourself ❤❤❤❤
Of course! Also, once you enter grad school and focus on your specific topic of interest, the things you remember about the subject come so much easier
Being delusional is where it’s at. I have a 3.1 undergrad GPA in French and decided I wanted to switch to biology for grad school. I started emailing the fuck out of people and actually researching and coming up with problems I want to solve and to my surprise I had a good chunk of the people I emailed respond positively and say they’d be willing to be my advisor
If your personal statement is anything like your conversation voice, I know you blew them away! Go ahead, girl! I am motivated by your testimony. Congrats!!
That is impressive of progress in phd of earth science. I was in similar situation and I have to retake calculus 2 for the future goal. I am self study calc 2 and physics calc based for as a hobby. I am taking chemistry this semester.
Thank you for the encouragement. I don't see you as lazy person from the video when you describe yourself. It ok to take long time to study for a PhD in stem. To me, it better take time to understand and get ready to take it. It happens to everyone in first impression vs later when taking it in future. My first impression of people talking calc 1-2, it didn't make sense but years later it make sense after practice. Gotta practice lot and I read organic chemic as second language book. Their tips is practice is number one friend and it not memorize. It like being exposed to movie 10 times by knowing their details than memorize. @@EmmaJeanFuturePhD
Thank you for this video! I’ve been contemplating pursuing my PhD but the imposter syndrome is killing me 😔 still doing my research on it and determining if it’s even necessary for the work I want to do. I currently have a MSW.
I agree. If the work you want to do requires PhD, please apply. If you need more info about certain universities, please feel free to contact me on my website emmabouie.com , I can connect you with other Black students in Social Work/Social Sciences PhD programs
Things are much better academically, thank you! I love meeting alumni and would love to connect to hear your experience/advice at this specific university
Thank you so much for this! Would love to connect with you to get to learn more. How would you say this would apply for an MBA? I’m definitely delulu, but you gave me a lot of hope in networking!
I am not completely sure when it comes to MBA and do not want to steer you wrong. I highly encourage you to check out @rareliquid here on UA-cam. Great MBA student content!
Damn my husband has 2 degrees both cum laude and he thinks he isnt good enough for phd school, plus has great LOR, publications, research experience lol...Wow god for you. My husband literally thinks no school will accept him
i'm in my last year of undergrad & have a 3.2, which isn't bad but also not stellar, but i know what nice r1 school i wanna go to , yes... BE DELUSIONAL. email research faculty, schedule zoom meetings with professors, also, if reasonable, drive to the campus to meet face to face with faculty! also, do all you can to prepare for an interview, they wanna see that you really want to be in the program and why it would be a great fit for you and your career goals.
I wish I could pin this comment for the whole world to see.
u took gre?
yea, i did average on it @@kanizfatima3447
I don't know what motivated you to tell your story... But you just saved a man from 'dumping' his grad school dream. I'm almost crying watching this video, and I have a 2.54 GPA with amazing four years post graduation work experience with trainings and certifications. 😢
People* said my 2.5 GPA be too low to do sh!t🤦🏾♂️ 🤦🏾♂️
I recently was asked to write a statement begging for a GPA WAIVER because my Undergraduate GPA was below,average. All I can say is that Jesus took the will, I believe that Statement was 10 times better than my SOP.
Amen! Happy for you!
Hi Would you mind sharing what you wrote for this statement
Please can you share the statement you wrote
I just graduated this may with my bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice with a minor in psychology and I knew I wanted to attend graduate school. However, my math class tanked my gpa to a 2.9 and the recommended gpa for the program was a 3.0 but I had great recommendation letters and I killed my interview with the program director for the criminal justice program and I received my acceptance letter just this weekend 🙌🏽. So I said all that to say that even if you think it’s a long shot try anyway because you may surprise yourself ❤❤❤❤
As someone who plans on doing a Master's (& is terrible at memorization), thank you for this video!
Of course! Also, once you enter grad school and focus on your specific topic of interest, the things you remember about the subject come so much easier
Being delusional is where it’s at. I have a 3.1 undergrad GPA in French and decided I wanted to switch to biology for grad school. I started emailing the fuck out of people and actually researching and coming up with problems I want to solve and to my surprise I had a good chunk of the people I emailed respond positively and say they’d be willing to be my advisor
Can you send me your email template, please
Thank you for making this vdo. I almost to give up with my 2.45 gpa. This is so inspiring.
If your personal statement is anything like your conversation voice, I know you blew them away! Go ahead, girl! I am motivated by your testimony. Congrats!!
Thank you so much!
You have a powerful voice. Thanks for the insights!
Thank you!
That is impressive of progress in phd of earth science. I was in similar situation and I have to retake calculus 2 for the future goal. I am self study calc 2 and physics calc based for as a hobby. I am taking chemistry this semester.
You got this- rooting for you to succeed in the chemistry course!
Thank you for the encouragement. I don't see you as lazy person from the video when you describe yourself. It ok to take long time to study for a PhD in stem. To me, it better take time to understand and get ready to take it. It happens to everyone in first impression vs later when taking it in future. My first impression of people talking calc 1-2, it didn't make sense but years later it make sense after practice. Gotta practice lot and I read organic chemic as second language book. Their tips is practice is number one friend and it not memorize. It like being exposed to movie 10 times by knowing their details than memorize. @@EmmaJeanFuturePhD
Please keep making Ph.D vlog/tips videos. I’ve found you, and my notifications are synced. Black and brown girls need to see these! ❤❤
Thank you so much - you have no idea how comments like this give me encouragement when I face doubt online and in person.
Thanks for sharing! It helped me. I’d like to go to grad school too, but my gpa is low.
Thank you bae you have inspired me to stay delusional always get what I want and work hard ~ keep praying ilove this video!!!:D
Amen babes
Godbless you Dr. Emma! This video is needed!!
I love this love this love this. You go! And this gave me so much motivation!
Lmao air quality at a pig farm 😂 I couldn’t see it lol. Too damn pretty
I absolutely needed to seeeee this!! Thnx!
You are so welcome
Thank you for this video! I’ve been contemplating pursuing my PhD but the imposter syndrome is killing me 😔 still doing my research on it and determining if it’s even necessary for the work I want to do. I currently have a MSW.
I agree. If the work you want to do requires PhD, please apply. If you need more info about certain universities, please feel free to contact me on my website emmabouie.com , I can connect you with other Black students in Social Work/Social Sciences PhD programs
Thank you girl!
your sweater is so cute.
Thank you!
Thanks girl, this encouraged me
lol ur gpa sux
I got my PhD from the same university! Mine's in ecology. Would love to hear more about how things are going for you.
Things are much better academically, thank you! I love meeting alumni and would love to connect to hear your experience/advice at this specific university
thank you so much for this
Thank you so much for this! Would love to connect with you to get to learn more. How would you say this would apply for an MBA? I’m definitely delulu, but you gave me a lot of hope in networking!
I am not completely sure when it comes to MBA and do not want to steer you wrong. I highly encourage you to check out @rareliquid here on UA-cam. Great MBA student content!
thanks guuurl!
Thanks a lot! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Damn my husband has 2 degrees both cum laude and he thinks he isnt good enough for phd school, plus has great LOR, publications, research experience lol...Wow god for you. My husband literally thinks no school will accept him
I hope he finds the courage one day to apply! No school will be able to accept him, if he never applies.
PhD is all about research so your husband would be a good fit
🙌🏽✨🏆
Thank you ❤, I will get in Jesus Name.
Amen!