https://simplecast.com The Summit Ahead: A Podcast for Future Graduate Students Welcome to The Summit Ahead, a podcast for future graduate students sponsored by the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions! Join our host, Erin Fields (Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Admissions and WVU alumna (MS 2021)), as she sits down with different higher education professionals and faculty members from across WVU campuses in order to bring you the most valuable information needed when applying for graduate school. 2022 West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions en Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:07:19 +0000 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:07:30 +0000 https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com The Summit Ahead: A Podcast for Future Graduate Students https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/91ff50a2-706b-4f38-b903-a6927251da2b/f04d3db0-1ff1-4b3e-9607-0400f1f1fbf5/3000x3000/podcast-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to The Summit Ahead, a podcast for future graduate students sponsored by the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions! Join our host, Erin Fields (Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Admissions and WVU alumna (MS 2021)), as she sits down with different higher education professionals and faculty members from across WVU campuses in order to bring you the most valuable information needed when applying for graduate school. West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions, Erin Fields false https://feeds.simplecast.com/fzTcCcv5 admissions, applying to graduate school, college, grad school, graduate school, higher education, west virginia university, wvu West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com 15a50fac-229a-4dc6-b18f-6a1a164539fa How This Master's Degree Prepared Me for Med School | ft. Casey King | Episode 19 On our nineteenth episode, Erin welcomes Casey King, a Masters of Health Sciences graduate student at WVU, to chat about how this graduate program helped prepare her for Medical School. Key topics for this episode include: 1)  Why Casey chose WVU's MS in Health Sciences program, 2) Casey's interest in Medicine growing up in southern West Virginia, 3) How this graduate program prepared Casey for Medical School.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:07:19 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Casey King, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/how-this-masters-degree-prepared-me-for-med-school-ft-casey-king-episode-19-co6Vw5Ir On our nineteenth episode, Erin welcomes Casey King, a Masters of Health Sciences graduate student at WVU, to chat about how this graduate program helped prepare her for Medical School. Key topics for this episode include: 1)  Why Casey chose WVU's MS in Health Sciences program, 2) Casey's interest in Medicine growing up in southern West Virginia, 3) How this graduate program prepared Casey for Medical School.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> How This Master's Degree Prepared Me for Med School | ft. Casey King | Episode 19 Casey King, Erin Fields 00:18:52 On our nineteenth episode, Erin welcomes Casey King, a Masters of Health Sciences graduate student at WVU, to chat about how this graduate program helped prepare her for Medical School. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Casey chose WVU's MS in Health Sciences program - Casey's interest in Medicine growing up in southern West Virginia - How this graduate program prepared her for Medical School On our nineteenth episode, Erin welcomes Casey King, a Masters of Health Sciences graduate student at WVU, to chat about how this graduate program helped prepare her for Medical School. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Casey chose WVU's MS in Health Sciences program - Casey's interest in Medicine growing up in southern West Virginia - How this graduate program prepared her for Medical School higher education, graduate degree benefits, higher ed podcast, health science masters, grad school tips, pre-med preparation, med school readiness, advanced education path, professional development, medical school prep, healthcare graduate programs false full 19 740bf055-5ff4-425a-9302-3540e6aa6d8c Making a Difference in Engineering and Medicine | ft. Anastasia Lucci | Episode 18 On our eighteenth episode, Erin welcomes Anastasia Lucci, a graduate of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mechanical Engineering Program, to chat about her research focusing on flexible 3D printing materials. Key topics for this episode include: 1) Anastasia's research, 2) Anastasia's experience transferring to WVU, 3) Finding her passion in engineering.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 18:35:48 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Anastasia Lucci, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/making-a-difference-in-engineering-and-medicine-ft-anastasia-lucci-episode-18-JVOeo1d5 On our eighteenth episode, Erin welcomes Anastasia Lucci, a graduate of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mechanical Engineering Program, to chat about her research focusing on flexible 3D printing materials. Key topics for this episode include: 1) Anastasia's research, 2) Anastasia's experience transferring to WVU, 3) Finding her passion in engineering.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Making a Difference in Engineering and Medicine | ft. Anastasia Lucci | Episode 18 Anastasia Lucci, Erin Fields 00:14:27 On our eighteenth episode, Erin welcomes Anastasia Lucci, a graduate of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mechanical Engineering Program, to chat about her research focusing on flexible 3D printing materials. Key topics for this episode include: - Anastasia's research - Anastasia's experience transferring to WVU - Finding her passion in engineering On our eighteenth episode, Erin welcomes Anastasia Lucci, a graduate of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mechanical Engineering Program, to chat about her research focusing on flexible 3D printing materials. Key topics for this episode include: - Anastasia's research - Anastasia's experience transferring to WVU - Finding her passion in engineering higher education, graduate school, higher ed podcast, higher ed, engineers, grad school, college, education, academia, engineering false full 18 af8e3772-1bbd-442e-a686-9c9e38a312cc Finding Your Purpose in Graduate Education | ft. Whitney Godwin | Episode 17 On our seventeenth episode, Erin welcomes Whitney Godwin, Project Manager at WVU's Purpose Center, to chat about how graduate students can find their passions and purpose to make the most out of their graduate school experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) what the WVU Purpose Center is, 2) how to be proactive about combatting imposter syndrome as a graduate student, and 3) how WVU students, faculty, and staff have utilized the WVU Purpose Center to best succeed.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Fri, 8 Dec 2023 14:50:46 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Whitney Godwin, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-your-purpose-in-graduate-education-ft-whitney-godwin-episode-17-KS0pSBnM On our seventeenth episode, Erin welcomes Whitney Godwin, Project Manager at WVU's Purpose Center, to chat about how graduate students can find their passions and purpose to make the most out of their graduate school experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) what the WVU Purpose Center is, 2) how to be proactive about combatting imposter syndrome as a graduate student, and 3) how WVU students, faculty, and staff have utilized the WVU Purpose Center to best succeed.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Finding Your Purpose in Graduate Education | ft. Whitney Godwin | Episode 17 Whitney Godwin, Erin Fields 00:25:16 On our seventeenth episode, Erin welcomes Whitney Godwin, Project Manager at WVU's Purpose Center, to chat about how graduate students can find their passions and purpose to make the most out of their graduate school experience. Key topics for this episode include: - What is the WVU Purpose Center? - How to be proactive about combatting imposter syndrome as a graduate student - How WVU students, faculty, and staff have utilized the WVU Purpose Center to best succeed. On our seventeenth episode, Erin welcomes Whitney Godwin, Project Manager at WVU's Purpose Center, to chat about how graduate students can find their passions and purpose to make the most out of their graduate school experience. Key topics for this episode include: - What is the WVU Purpose Center? - How to be proactive about combatting imposter syndrome as a graduate student - How WVU students, faculty, and staff have utilized the WVU Purpose Center to best succeed. higher education, graduate school, higher ed, west virginia, wvu grad school, wvu, grad school, college, west virginia university, education, academia, tips for grad school false full 17 4937ee3b-81bb-48c7-b054-18d55cc003a3 BONUS EPISODE: Why You Should Attend WVU's Virtual Graduate Open House in November | ft. Shelly Quance In this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to chat about our Graduate Discover WVU Virtual Open House held on November 10! Bring your questions, aspirations, and sense of adventure. This is your chance to explore WVU (virtually)! You can the registration page for Graduate Discover WVU Day here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:20:14 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Shelly Quance) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-why-you-should-attend-wvus-virtual-open-house-in-november-ft-shelly-quance-EUmvjEDb In this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to chat about our Graduate Discover WVU Virtual Open House held on November 10! Bring your questions, aspirations, and sense of adventure. This is your chance to explore WVU (virtually)! You can the registration page for Graduate Discover WVU Day here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> BONUS EPISODE: Why You Should Attend WVU's Virtual Graduate Open House in November | ft. Shelly Quance Erin Fields, Shelly Quance 00:14:56 In this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to chat about our Graduate Discover WVU Virtual Open House held on November 10! Bring your questions, aspirations, and sense of adventure. This is your chance to explore WVU (virtually)! In this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to chat about our Graduate Discover WVU Virtual Open House held on November 10! Bring your questions, aspirations, and sense of adventure. This is your chance to explore WVU (virtually)! higher education, graduate school, west virginia, wvu, grad school, west virginia university, west virginia u, academia false bonus 736477ee-159a-4d2f-85c3-077a08c697db Going Bananas for Athletic Training! | ft. Hunter Robinson | Episode 16 On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at  WVU and in his career! Key topics for this episode include: 1) Hunter's inspiration to pursue athletic training, 2) the most rewarding parts of being an athletic trainer, and 3) the benefits of the WVU School of Medicine/Athletic Training program alumni network. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:55:31 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Hunter Robinson, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/going-bananas-for-athletic-training-ft-hunter-robinson-episode-16-TBYaEncb On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at  WVU and in his career! Key topics for this episode include: 1) Hunter's inspiration to pursue athletic training, 2) the most rewarding parts of being an athletic trainer, and 3) the benefits of the WVU School of Medicine/Athletic Training program alumni network. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Going Bananas for Athletic Training! | ft. Hunter Robinson | Episode 16 Hunter Robinson, Erin Fields 00:21:28 On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at WVU and in his career! Key topics for this episode include: - Hunter's inspiration to pursue athletic training - The most rewarding parts of being an athletic trainer - The benefits of the WVU School of Medicine/Athletic Training program alumni network On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at WVU and in his career! Key topics for this episode include: - Hunter's inspiration to pursue athletic training - The most rewarding parts of being an athletic trainer - The benefits of the WVU School of Medicine/Athletic Training program alumni network higher education, graduate school, sports, athletics, sports psychology, west virginia, wvu, grad school, west virginia university, academia, medicine, sports medicine, athletic training false full 16 b2fa34da-7b0f-49b1-9cb1-b757eb4965b8 A Passion to Give Back to Appalachia | ft. Brenna Lansden | Episode 15 Welcome back from summer break! On our fifteenth episode, Erin welcomes Brenna Lansden, an alumna of WVU School of Nursing's Certificate program, to chat about her experience as a Family Nurse practitioner! Key topics for this episode include: 1) Brenna's journey from Public Relations to Nursing, 2) how her roots inspired her passion for serving Appalachia, and 3) being a Mom while going to graduate school. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:18:57 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Brenna Lansden, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/a-passion-to-give-back-to-appalachia-ft-brenna-lansden-episode-15-Jb53SNaF Welcome back from summer break! On our fifteenth episode, Erin welcomes Brenna Lansden, an alumna of WVU School of Nursing's Certificate program, to chat about her experience as a Family Nurse practitioner! Key topics for this episode include: 1) Brenna's journey from Public Relations to Nursing, 2) how her roots inspired her passion for serving Appalachia, and 3) being a Mom while going to graduate school. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> A Passion to Give Back to Appalachia | ft. Brenna Lansden | Episode 15 Brenna Lansden, Erin Fields 00:22:27 Welcome back from summer break! On our fifteenth episode, Erin welcomes Brenna Lansden, an alumna of WVU School of Nursing's Certificate program, to chat about her experience as a Family Nurse practitioner! Key topics for this episode include: - Brenna's journey from Public Relations to Nursing - How her roots inspired her passion for serving Appalachia - Being a Mom while going to graduate school Welcome back from summer break! On our fifteenth episode, Erin welcomes Brenna Lansden, an alumna of WVU School of Nursing's Certificate program, to chat about her experience as a Family Nurse practitioner! Key topics for this episode include: - Brenna's journey from Public Relations to Nursing - How her roots inspired her passion for serving Appalachia - Being a Mom while going to graduate school graduate school, fnp, west virginia, wvu, grad school, west virginia university, wvu graduate school, academia, nursing, family nurse practitioner false full 15 e0b76f1d-fca0-4430-83a1-2350c97ea074 Student Stories: Earning my WVU Graduate Degree from ANYWHERE! | ft. Akiel Baker | Episode 14 On our fourteenth episode, Erin welcomes Akiel Baker, Graduate Student in the online MSW program, to talk about his WVU experience  while earning his graduate degree in another state! Key topics for this episode include: 1) how Akiel was inspired to start a career in Social Work, 2) Akiel's first experience with a WVU Admissions Counselor during the application process, 3) how an MSW is helping Akiel achieve his goals, and 4) the most rewarding part of Akiel's career. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 14:53:26 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Akiel Baker, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/student-stories-earning-my-wvu-graduate-degree-from-anywhere-ft-akiel-baker-episode-14-7vIEhjvQ On our fourteenth episode, Erin welcomes Akiel Baker, Graduate Student in the online MSW program, to talk about his WVU experience  while earning his graduate degree in another state! Key topics for this episode include: 1) how Akiel was inspired to start a career in Social Work, 2) Akiel's first experience with a WVU Admissions Counselor during the application process, 3) how an MSW is helping Akiel achieve his goals, and 4) the most rewarding part of Akiel's career. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Student Stories: Earning my WVU Graduate Degree from ANYWHERE! | ft. Akiel Baker | Episode 14 Akiel Baker, Erin Fields 00:22:12 On our fourteenth episode, Erin welcomes Akiel Baker, Graduate Student in the online MSW program, to talk about his WVU experience while earning his graduate degree in another state! Key topics for this episode include: - How Akiel was inspired to start a career in Social Work - Akiel's first experience with a WVU Admissions Counselor during the application process - How an MSW is helping Akiel achieve his goals - The most rewarding part of Akiel's career On our fourteenth episode, Erin welcomes Akiel Baker, Graduate Student in the online MSW program, to talk about his WVU experience while earning his graduate degree in another state! Key topics for this episode include: - How Akiel was inspired to start a career in Social Work - Akiel's first experience with a WVU Admissions Counselor during the application process - How an MSW is helping Akiel achieve his goals - The most rewarding part of Akiel's career higher education, graduate school, higher ed, online graduate school, wvu, grad school, west virginia university, social work, affording grad school, msw false full 14 44b57a4e-3cbe-4469-b371-47f6d00723ef Student Stories: From Forensics to Business | ft. Ryan Robinson | Episode 13 On our thirteenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Robinson, Graduate Student in the MBA program, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) why Ryan made a switch from Forensics to Business 2) how Ryan is graduating with 2 graduate degrees in 2 years (WOW!), 3) what the Morgantown/WVU community has taught Ryan, and 4) Ryan's first WVU memory. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Tue, 4 Apr 2023 14:52:30 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Ryan Robinson, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/student-stories-from-forensics-to-business-ft-ryan-robinson-episode-13-a1_1NzWv On our thirteenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Robinson, Graduate Student in the MBA program, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) why Ryan made a switch from Forensics to Business 2) how Ryan is graduating with 2 graduate degrees in 2 years (WOW!), 3) what the Morgantown/WVU community has taught Ryan, and 4) Ryan's first WVU memory. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here!

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Student Stories: From Forensics to Business | ft. Ryan Robinson | Episode 13 Ryan Robinson, Erin Fields 00:27:16 On our thirteenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Robinson, Graduate Student in the MBA program, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Ryan made a switch from Forensics to Business - How Ryan is graduating with 2 graduate degrees in 2 years (WOW!) - What the Morgantown/WVU community has taught Ryan - Ryan's first WVU memory On our thirteenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Robinson, Graduate Student in the MBA program, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Ryan made a switch from Forensics to Business - How Ryan is graduating with 2 graduate degrees in 2 years (WOW!) - What the Morgantown/WVU community has taught Ryan - Ryan's first WVU memory higher education, applying to graduate school, graduate school, higher ed, tips for college, grad school application, wvu, grad school, west virginia university, college tips, academia false full 13 65ca7964-8c0a-4940-a75b-df6f1007e72b Take Me Home, Country Roads...TWICE! | ft. Dustin Donner | Episode 12 On our twelfth episode, Erin welcomes Dustin Donner, Graduate Student in the MA Counseling program and Graduate Service Assistant in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) how Dustin found WVU for undergrad and why he stayed at WVU for graduate school, 2) his interest in Counseling as a whole/WVU's MA in Counseling program, 3) describing the WVU community in ONLY 3 words, and 4) Dustin's favorite WVU traditions. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:50:13 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Dustin Donner, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/take-me-home-country-roadstwice-ft-dustin-donner-episode-12-15TDq65x On our twelfth episode, Erin welcomes Dustin Donner, Graduate Student in the MA Counseling program and Graduate Service Assistant in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) how Dustin found WVU for undergrad and why he stayed at WVU for graduate school, 2) his interest in Counseling as a whole/WVU's MA in Counseling program, 3) describing the WVU community in ONLY 3 words, and 4) Dustin's favorite WVU traditions. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Take Me Home, Country Roads...TWICE! | ft. Dustin Donner | Episode 12 Dustin Donner, Erin Fields 00:25:44 On our twelfth episode (the first episode in SEASON 2), Erin welcomes Dustin Donner, Graduate Student in the MA Counseling program and Graduate Service Assistant in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - How Dustin found WVU for undergrad and why he stayed at WVU for graduate school - His interest in Counseling/WVU's MA in Counseling program - Describing the WVU community in ONLY 3 words - Dustin's favorite WVU traditions On our twelfth episode (the first episode in SEASON 2), Erin welcomes Dustin Donner, Graduate Student in the MA Counseling program and Graduate Service Assistant in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - How Dustin found WVU for undergrad and why he stayed at WVU for graduate school - His interest in Counseling/WVU's MA in Counseling program - Describing the WVU community in ONLY 3 words - Dustin's favorite WVU traditions higher education, counseling, grad students, wvu, grad school, college, west virginia university, academia, tips for grad school, applying for grad school false full 12 bb7c758a-229c-4018-8ca9-8e5d51da6d4b 4 NEED-TO-KNOW Tips for How to Apply to Graduate School in 2023 | ft. Erin Fields | Episode 11 On our eleventh episode, Erin sits down to talk about a few tips if you are considering applying to graduate school in 2023. Key topics for this episode include: Key topics for this episode include: 1) owning the graduate admissions process, 2) developing a plan/timeline, 3) talking to an admissions professional or program representative, and 4) reviewing all parts of your application before submitting. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:56:12 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/need-to-know-tips-for-how-to-apply-to-grad-school-in-2023-episode-11-_C3ZQ6oJ On our eleventh episode, Erin sits down to talk about a few tips if you are considering applying to graduate school in 2023. Key topics for this episode include: Key topics for this episode include: 1) owning the graduate admissions process, 2) developing a plan/timeline, 3) talking to an admissions professional or program representative, and 4) reviewing all parts of your application before submitting. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> 4 NEED-TO-KNOW Tips for How to Apply to Graduate School in 2023 | ft. Erin Fields | Episode 11 Erin Fields 00:11:31 On our eleventh episode, Erin sits down to talk about a few tips if you are considering applying to graduate school in 2023. Key topics for this episode include: - Owning the graduate admissions process - Developing a plan/timeline - Talking to an admissions professional or program representative - Reviewing all parts of your application before submitting On our eleventh episode, Erin sits down to talk about a few tips if you are considering applying to graduate school in 2023. Key topics for this episode include: - Owning the graduate admissions process - Developing a plan/timeline - Talking to an admissions professional or program representative - Reviewing all parts of your application before submitting higher education, higher ed, grad school tips, academia tips, wvu, grad school, college, west virginia university, academia false full 11 8ec5c425-a8e7-4024-b3b9-b7eb1423a323 Program Spotlight: Integrated Marketing Communications | ft. Ryan Wagner | Episode 10 On our tenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Wagner, Alumnus/Current Professor in the WVU Integrated Marketing Communications program and the Manager of Customer Narrative at John Deere, to talk about his experiences as both a student and professor in the program and how pursuing a graduate degree helped advance his career. Key topics for this episode include: 1) joining the first-ever DINFOS and West Virginia University cohort, 2) the most rewarding part of pursuing a graduate degree, and 3) how to manage your time wisely in graduate school. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:58:19 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Ryan Wagner, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/program-spotlight-integrated-marketing-communications-ft-ryan-wagner-episode-10-VfhFEfS8 On our tenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Wagner, Alumnus/Current Professor in the WVU Integrated Marketing Communications program and the Manager of Customer Narrative at John Deere, to talk about his experiences as both a student and professor in the program and how pursuing a graduate degree helped advance his career. Key topics for this episode include: 1) joining the first-ever DINFOS and West Virginia University cohort, 2) the most rewarding part of pursuing a graduate degree, and 3) how to manage your time wisely in graduate school. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Program Spotlight: Integrated Marketing Communications | ft. Ryan Wagner | Episode 10 Ryan Wagner, Erin Fields 00:23:08 On our tenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Wagner, Alumnus/Current Professor in the WVU Integrated Marketing Communications program and the Manager of Customer Narrative at John Deere, to talk about his experiences as both a student and professor in the program and how pursuing a graduate degree helped advance his career. - Joining the first-ever DINFOS and West Virginia University cohort - The most rewarding part of pursuing a graduate degree - How to manage your time wisely in graduate school On our tenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Wagner, Alumnus/Current Professor in the WVU Integrated Marketing Communications program and the Manager of Customer Narrative at John Deere, to talk about his experiences as both a student and professor in the program and how pursuing a graduate degree helped advance his career. - Joining the first-ever DINFOS and West Virginia University cohort - The most rewarding part of pursuing a graduate degree - How to manage your time wisely in graduate school graduate school, dinfos, higher ed, marketing, wvu, grad school, college, west virginia university, military, applying to grad school, imc false full 10 56076e40-ac6b-4914-9fff-c9f83d3566aa Department Spotlight: Art and Design | ft. Joseph Lupo | Episode 9 On our ninth episode, Erin welcomes Joseph Lupo, Associate Director & Graduate Advisor in the School of Art and Design at West Virginia University, to talk about his career and his experience advising/teaching graduate students. Key topics for this episode include: 1) the importance of networking in graduate school, 2) graduate programs in the WVU School of Art and Design, 3) careers with a degree in a creative/artistic field, and 4) why you SHOULD reach out to your graduate program department before applying. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2022 17:52:15 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Joseph Lupo, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/department-spotlight-art-and-design-ft-joseph-lupo-episode-9-vuBLT8B_ On our ninth episode, Erin welcomes Joseph Lupo, Associate Director & Graduate Advisor in the School of Art and Design at West Virginia University, to talk about his career and his experience advising/teaching graduate students. Key topics for this episode include: 1) the importance of networking in graduate school, 2) graduate programs in the WVU School of Art and Design, 3) careers with a degree in a creative/artistic field, and 4) why you SHOULD reach out to your graduate program department before applying. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Department Spotlight: Art and Design | ft. Joseph Lupo | Episode 9 Joseph Lupo, Erin Fields 00:27:19 On our ninth episode, Erin welcomes Joseph Lupo, Associate Director & Graduate Advisor in the School of Art and Design at West Virginia University, to talk about his career and his experience advising/teaching graduate students. Key topics for this episode include: - The importance of networking in graduate school - Graduate programs in the WVU School of Art and Design - Careers with a degree in a creative/artistic field, - Why you SHOULD reach out to your graduate program department before applying On our ninth episode, Erin welcomes Joseph Lupo, Associate Director & Graduate Advisor in the School of Art and Design at West Virginia University, to talk about his career and his experience advising/teaching graduate students. Key topics for this episode include: - The importance of networking in graduate school - Graduate programs in the WVU School of Art and Design - Careers with a degree in a creative/artistic field, - Why you SHOULD reach out to your graduate program department before applying graphic design, higher ed, art grad programs, wvu, grad school, artists, college, art, west virginia university, designers, applying to college, applying to grad school, sculpture, printmaking false full 9 afdbdd4a-de33-4aba-b58a-08ff9368cb10 Student Stories: My WVU Experience | ft. Brycen Kuenzel | Episode 8 On our eighth episode, Erin welcomes Brycen Kuenzel, Graduate Student and Graduate Service Assistant at West Virginia University, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) why Brycen decided to stay at WVU for his graduate degree, 2) the experience of being a Graduate Assistant in University Relations, 3) the benefits of networking in graduate school, and 4) the ability to continuously learn and find your community in college. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Tue, 9 Aug 2022 13:36:14 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Brycen Kuenzel, Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/student-stories-my-wvu-experience-ft-brycen-kuenzel-episode-8-G7AoGwxt On our eighth episode, Erin welcomes Brycen Kuenzel, Graduate Student and Graduate Service Assistant at West Virginia University, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) why Brycen decided to stay at WVU for his graduate degree, 2) the experience of being a Graduate Assistant in University Relations, 3) the benefits of networking in graduate school, and 4) the ability to continuously learn and find your community in college. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Student Stories: My WVU Experience | ft. Brycen Kuenzel | Episode 8 Brycen Kuenzel, Erin Fields 00:25:04 On our eighth episode, Erin welcomes Brycen Kuenzel, Graduate Student and Graduate Service Assistant at West Virginia University, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Brycen decided to stay at WVU for his graduate degree - Experience of being a Graduate Assistant in University Relations - Benefits of networking in graduate school - Ability to continuously learn and find your community in college On our eighth episode, Erin welcomes Brycen Kuenzel, Graduate Student and Graduate Service Assistant at West Virginia University, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Brycen decided to stay at WVU for his graduate degree - Experience of being a Graduate Assistant in University Relations - Benefits of networking in graduate school - Ability to continuously learn and find your community in college higher education, higher ed, wvu, grad school, college, west virginia university, applying to grad school, tips for grad school, paying for college false full 8 847a5fcd-0d23-46ac-80f7-ef7d9a02f9c5 Program Spotlight: MS in Health Sciences | ft. Dr. Stephanie Rellick | Episode 7 On our seventh episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Stephanie Rellick, Director of the Master of Science in Health Sciences program at West Virginia University, to talk about the program and her research experiences during her PhD (Cancer Cell Biology). Key topics for this episode include:: 1) summary of the master's program, 2) Dr. Rellick's experience as a researcher, and 3) faculty/student research project examples students in the program have worked on previously. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

The application deadline for Fall 2022 has now been changed to a rolling admissions basis. Students can continue to submit applications for review until all open spots have been filled. To view all application requirements, please visit www.hsc.wvu.edu or www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:13:09 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Stephanie Rellick) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/program-spotlight-the-ms-in-health-sciences-ft-dr-stephanie-rellick-episode-7-BTKSyrne On our seventh episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Stephanie Rellick, Director of the Master of Science in Health Sciences program at West Virginia University, to talk about the program and her research experiences during her PhD (Cancer Cell Biology). Key topics for this episode include:: 1) summary of the master's program, 2) Dr. Rellick's experience as a researcher, and 3) faculty/student research project examples students in the program have worked on previously. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

The application deadline for Fall 2022 has now been changed to a rolling admissions basis. Students can continue to submit applications for review until all open spots have been filled. To view all application requirements, please visit www.hsc.wvu.edu or www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Program Spotlight: MS in Health Sciences | ft. Dr. Stephanie Rellick | Episode 7 Erin Fields, Stephanie Rellick 00:13:59 On our seventh episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Stephanie Rellick, Director of the Master of Science in Health Sciences program at West Virginia University, to talk about the program and her research experiences during her PhD (Cancer Cell Biology). Key topics for this episode include: - Summary of the master's program - Dr. Rellick's experience as a researcher - Faculty/Student research project examples students in the program have worked on previously The application deadline for Fall 2022 has now been changed to a rolling admissions basis. Students can continue to submit applications for review until all open spots have been filled. To view all application requirements, please visit www.hsc.wvu.edu or www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. On our seventh episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Stephanie Rellick, Director of the Master of Science in Health Sciences program at West Virginia University, to talk about the program and her research experiences during her PhD (Cancer Cell Biology). Key topics for this episode include: - Summary of the master's program - Dr. Rellick's experience as a researcher - Faculty/Student research project examples students in the program have worked on previously The application deadline for Fall 2022 has now been changed to a rolling admissions basis. Students can continue to submit applications for review until all open spots have been filled. To view all application requirements, please visit www.hsc.wvu.edu or www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. higher education, research, graduate school, higher ed, grad school, dentistry, masters degree, public health, admissions, health sciences, medicine false full 7 caa4de4e-dd52-401c-bcb8-be0552c13588 Student Stories: Being a Graduate Teaching Assistant | ft. Isa Sakaguchi | Episode 6 On our sixth episode, Erin welcomes Isa Sakaguchi, Graduate Student and Graduate Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University, to talk about her WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) why Isa chose WVU for graduate school, 2) talent VS passion in your career, 3) the benefits of being a Graduate Assistant (professional development, finances, etc.), and 4) the importance of getting involved on campus as a graduate student. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2022 11:25:20 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Isa Sakaguchi) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/student-stories-being-a-graduate-teaching-assistant-ft-isa-sakaguchi-episode-6-QBixstNh On our sixth episode, Erin welcomes Isa Sakaguchi, Graduate Student and Graduate Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University, to talk about her WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) why Isa chose WVU for graduate school, 2) talent VS passion in your career, 3) the benefits of being a Graduate Assistant (professional development, finances, etc.), and 4) the importance of getting involved on campus as a graduate student. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Student Stories: Being a Graduate Teaching Assistant | ft. Isa Sakaguchi | Episode 6 Erin Fields, Isa Sakaguchi 00:23:39 On our sixth episode, Erin welcomes Isa Sakaguchi, Graduate Student and Graduate Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University, to talk about her WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Isa chose WVU for graduate school - Talent VS passion - The benefits of being a Graduate Assistant (professional development, finances, etc.) - The importance of getting involved on campus as a graduate student On our sixth episode, Erin welcomes Isa Sakaguchi, Graduate Student and Graduate Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University, to talk about her WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Isa chose WVU for graduate school - Talent VS passion - The benefits of being a Graduate Assistant (professional development, finances, etc.) - The importance of getting involved on campus as a graduate student higher education, applying to graduate school, graduate school, college admissions, higher ed, grad school tips, west virginia, wvu, grad school, college, west virginia university, applying to college, admissions false full 6 af3da054-588f-4ffc-852e-ed3c79b25842 Earning a Graduate Degree Online? Let's Go! | ft. Julie Thalman | Episode 5 On our fifth episode, Erin welcomes Julie Thalman, Assistant Provost for Online and Continuing Professional Education at West Virginia University, to talk about earning a graduate degree online. Key topics for this episode include: 1) misconceptions about online graduate school, 2) the pros and cons of enrolling in an online program, and 3) how online programs differ from on-campus programs. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:50:27 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Julie Thalman) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/earning-a-graduate-degree-online-lets-go-ft-julie-thalman-episode-5-9weh5LAU On our fifth episode, Erin welcomes Julie Thalman, Assistant Provost for Online and Continuing Professional Education at West Virginia University, to talk about earning a graduate degree online. Key topics for this episode include: 1) misconceptions about online graduate school, 2) the pros and cons of enrolling in an online program, and 3) how online programs differ from on-campus programs. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Earning a Graduate Degree Online? Let's Go! | ft. Julie Thalman | Episode 5 Erin Fields, Julie Thalman 00:26:31 On our fifth episode, Erin welcomes Julie Thalman, Assistant Provost for Online and Continuing Professional Education at West Virginia University, to talk about earning a graduate degree online. Key topics for this episode include: - Misconceptions about online graduate school - The pros and cons of enrolling in an online program - How online programs differ from on-campus programs On our fifth episode, Erin welcomes Julie Thalman, Assistant Provost for Online and Continuing Professional Education at West Virginia University, to talk about earning a graduate degree online. Key topics for this episode include: - Misconceptions about online graduate school - The pros and cons of enrolling in an online program - How online programs differ from on-campus programs higher education, graduate school, higher ed, graduate degree, wvu, college, west virginia university, applying to grad school, college applications false full 5 445a238d-79c1-4f81-8dfe-3a3006fffee4 What Does Research Have To Do With It? ft. Dr. Fred King | Episode 4 On our fourth episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Fred King, Vice President for Research at West Virginia University, to talk about different types of research going at WVU and the importance of the University's R1 classification. Key topics for this episode include: 1) what it means that WVU is an R1 institution, 2) various types of research being explored at WVU, and 3) how a collaborative research environment benefits your academics. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:24:45 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Fred King) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/what-does-research-have-to-do-with-it-ft-dr-fred-king-episode-4-u3sI7eJF On our fourth episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Fred King, Vice President for Research at West Virginia University, to talk about different types of research going at WVU and the importance of the University's R1 classification. Key topics for this episode include: 1) what it means that WVU is an R1 institution, 2) various types of research being explored at WVU, and 3) how a collaborative research environment benefits your academics. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> What Does Research Have To Do With It? ft. Dr. Fred King | Episode 4 Erin Fields, Fred King 00:22:10 On our fourth episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Fred King, Vice President for Research at West Virginia University, to talk about different types of research going at WVU and the importance of the University's R1 classification. Key topics for this episode include: - What it means that WVU is an R1 institution - Various types of research being explored at WVU - How a collaborative research environment benefits your academics On our fourth episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Fred King, Vice President for Research at West Virginia University, to talk about different types of research going at WVU and the importance of the University's R1 classification. Key topics for this episode include: - What it means that WVU is an R1 institution - Various types of research being explored at WVU - How a collaborative research environment benefits your academics higher education, research, graduate school, higher ed, enrollment management, west virgina, wvu, grad school, college, academia false full 4 ca681df4-ff1d-4aac-8104-7df1c998a9ab APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for WVU's Aspiring Doctoral Scholars Research Colloquium! On this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to announce an exciting, new initiative for future minority graduate students at the university! During West Virginia University’s Aspiring Doctoral Scholars Research Colloquium, you will have the opportunity to come to the campus of West Virginia University for eight weeks of summer undergraduate research. Participants receive a $4,000 stipend for participating, and room and board are provided. Along with the research, those attending the summer program participate in developmental workshops focused on preparing students to apply for doctoral study. Apply now by going to our website! Applications close on March 16, 2022.

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Fri, 4 Mar 2022 14:41:39 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Shelly Quance) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/applications-now-open-for-wvus-aspiring-doctoral-scholars-research-colloquium-3QkmlDfU On this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to announce an exciting, new initiative for future minority graduate students at the university! During West Virginia University’s Aspiring Doctoral Scholars Research Colloquium, you will have the opportunity to come to the campus of West Virginia University for eight weeks of summer undergraduate research. Participants receive a $4,000 stipend for participating, and room and board are provided. Along with the research, those attending the summer program participate in developmental workshops focused on preparing students to apply for doctoral study. Apply now by going to our website! Applications close on March 16, 2022.

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for WVU's Aspiring Doctoral Scholars Research Colloquium! Erin Fields, Shelly Quance 00:07:20 On this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to announce an exciting, new initiative for future minority graduate students at the university! During West Virginia University’s Aspiring Doctoral Scholars Research Colloquium, you will have the opportunity to come to the campus of West Virginia University for eight weeks of summer undergraduate research. Participants receive a $4,000 stipend for participating, and room and board are provided. Along with the research, those attending the summer program participate in developmental workshops focused on preparing students to apply for doctoral study. Apply now by March 16 on our website! On this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to announce an exciting, new initiative for future minority graduate students at the university! During West Virginia University’s Aspiring Doctoral Scholars Research Colloquium, you will have the opportunity to come to the campus of West Virginia University for eight weeks of summer undergraduate research. Participants receive a $4,000 stipend for participating, and room and board are provided. Along with the research, those attending the summer program participate in developmental workshops focused on preparing students to apply for doctoral study. Apply now by March 16 on our website! higher education, diversity, minority students, colloquium, grad school, college, education, inclusive, academia false bonus f556814c-274e-4f01-aa7c-be9d08e3116c Let's Talk About Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships ft. Dr. Jessica Queener | Episode 3 On our third episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Jessica Queener, Assistant Provost for Graduate Education Policy at West Virginia University, to talk about different opportunities to fund your graduate education, specifically focusing on Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships. Key topics for this episode include: 1) the process of applying for a Graduate Assistantship, 2) when to start looking for funding opportunities/filling out the FAFSA, and 3) the difference between Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships (and how to apply for them!). If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:45:14 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Jessica Queener) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-graduate-assistantships-and-fellowships-ft-dr-jessica-queener-episode-3-g31tCt7c On our third episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Jessica Queener, Assistant Provost for Graduate Education Policy at West Virginia University, to talk about different opportunities to fund your graduate education, specifically focusing on Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships. Key topics for this episode include: 1) the process of applying for a Graduate Assistantship, 2) when to start looking for funding opportunities/filling out the FAFSA, and 3) the difference between Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships (and how to apply for them!). If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Let's Talk About Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships ft. Dr. Jessica Queener | Episode 3 Erin Fields, Jessica Queener 00:26:42 On our third episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Jessica Queener, Assistant Provost for Graduate Education Policy at West Virginia University, to talk about different opportunities to fund your graduate education, specifically focusing on Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships. Key topics for this episode include: - The process of applying for a Graduate Assistantship - When to start looking for funding opportunities/filling out the FAFSA - The difference between Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships (and how to apply for them!) On our third episode, Erin welcomes Dr. Jessica Queener, Assistant Provost for Graduate Education Policy at West Virginia University, to talk about different opportunities to fund your graduate education, specifically focusing on Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships. Key topics for this episode include: - The process of applying for a Graduate Assistantship - When to start looking for funding opportunities/filling out the FAFSA - The difference between Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships (and how to apply for them!) higher education, graduate school, hi ed, wvu, grad school, funding grad school, college, west virginia university, college application false full 3 e7431d16-cbaa-4c8f-882e-321fb69464f4 Applying to Graduate School (Part 2) ft. Shelly Quance | Episode 2 On our second episode, Erin welcomes back Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University, to talk about more ways of navigating through the graduate admissions process. Key topics for this episode include: 1) what the graduate admissions process looks like, 2) the importance of writing skills on your application, and 3) choosing the best recommenders for your application. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:04:32 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Shelly Quance) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/applying-to-graduate-school-part-2-ft-shelly-quance-episode-2-X_PTaGhf On our second episode, Erin welcomes back Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University, to talk about more ways of navigating through the graduate admissions process. Key topics for this episode include: 1) what the graduate admissions process looks like, 2) the importance of writing skills on your application, and 3) choosing the best recommenders for your application. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Applying to Graduate School (Part 2) ft. Shelly Quance | Episode 2 Erin Fields, Shelly Quance 00:21:14 On our second episode, Erin welcomes back Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University, to talk about more ways of navigating through the graduate admissions process. Key topics for this episode include: - What the graduate admissions process looks like - The importance of writing skills on your application - Choosing the best recommenders for your application On our second episode, Erin welcomes back Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University, to talk about more ways of navigating through the graduate admissions process. Key topics for this episode include: - What the graduate admissions process looks like - The importance of writing skills on your application - Choosing the best recommenders for your application higher education, graduate school, college admissions, academics, college, academia, admissions false full 2 a97c2e75-5fc1-4040-a997-bb9d22124539 Applying to Graduate School (Part 1) ft. Shelly Quance | Episode 1 On our first episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University, to talk about navigating through the graduate admissions process. Key topics for this episode include: 1) how to combat feeling overwhelmed when filling out the graduate application, 2) the weight of academics and standardized test score results in the graduate admissions process, and 3) knowing when the right time to go to graduate school is.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:03:43 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields, Shelly Quance) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/applying-to-graduate-school-101-part-1-ft-shelly-quance-episode-1-Hda6v3u8 On our first episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University, to talk about navigating through the graduate admissions process. Key topics for this episode include: 1) how to combat feeling overwhelmed when filling out the graduate application, 2) the weight of academics and standardized test score results in the graduate admissions process, and 3) knowing when the right time to go to graduate school is.

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:

]]> Applying to Graduate School (Part 1) ft. Shelly Quance | Episode 1 Erin Fields, Shelly Quance 00:25:20 On our first episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University, to talk about navigating through the graduate admissions process. Key topics for this episode include: - How to combat feeling overwhelmed when filling out the graduate application - The weight of academics and standardized test score results in the graduate admissions process - Knowing when the right time to go to graduate school is On our first episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University, to talk about navigating through the graduate admissions process. Key topics for this episode include: - How to combat feeling overwhelmed when filling out the graduate application - The weight of academics and standardized test score results in the graduate admissions process - Knowing when the right time to go to graduate school is higher education, graduate school, college admissions, academics, grad school, college, academia, admissions false full 1 6c2ab102-b8e1-4f96-be6e-18f3f48b39c3 Trailer: A Preview of The Summit Ahead Podcast Thu, 6 Jan 2022 18:17:42 +0000 wvugraduateadmissions@gmail.com (Erin Fields) https://the-summit-ahead-a-podcast-for-future-graduate-students.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-a-preview-of-the-summit-ahead-podcast-EwA_rV6z Trailer: A Preview of The Summit Ahead Podcast Erin Fields 00:00:51 Welcome to The Summit Ahead, a podcast for future graduate students sponsored by the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions! Join our host, Erin Fields (Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Admissions and WVU alumna (MS 2021)), as she sits down with different higher education professionals and faculty members from across WVU campuses in order to bring you the most valuable information needed when applying for graduate school. Welcome to The Summit Ahead, a podcast for future graduate students sponsored by the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions! Join our host, Erin Fields (Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Admissions and WVU alumna (MS 2021)), as she sits down with different higher education professionals and faculty members from across WVU campuses in order to bring you the most valuable information needed when applying for graduate school. higher ed podcast, grad school, college false trailer