Join host Dr. Aaron Berger and his GA Karli as they discuss the differences between the old FAFSA and the new FAFSA.  They will also talk about the differences between what aid is available for graduate students compared to undergraduate students.  We get to learn a little bit about assistantships and how they benefit you if you're able to pursue those opportunities.  They also make it plainly clear that they are not financial aid experts!  If you have questions for the Gradified podcast, please submit those to [email protected].

Are you applying for grad school and they are asking for a goal statement?  What the heck is that?  You think you might know, or maybe you have no idea.  Either way, we have you covered at Gradified.  In this episode, we define what a goal statement is, what its purpose is, and we cover the do's and don'ts of creating an exceptional goal statement.  Aaron also answers a question about time management and finishing your degree.  If you have questions, get those submitted to [email protected]. We also acknowledge passing 200 downloads!  Thank you all for your support!  If you like us, let us know by rating us on Apple and maybe even consider filling out a review!  It really does help!

Do you ever feel like you don't belong in the room?  Or that you're a fraud and someone is going to figure it out and the gig will be up?  Is that what is holding you back from applying to graduate school?  Or is that what has you terrified about finishing graduate school?

Joining Dr. Berger is Dr. Kelly Cichy, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of the Human Development and Family Science Program at Kent State University.  Dr. Cichy also serves as the McNair Scholars Faculty Coordinator and with that role she has led several sessions dealing with imposter syndrome.  They talk about what it is, where it comes from, and most importantly, how to recognize it and deal with it so you can go on to be the best version of yourself.

Being a parent and going back to get a graduate degree can seem daunting.  How do people do it?  This podcast provides some tips, tricks, strategies, and things to think about in order to not only get you into the program but how to succeed.  Imagine that feeling you'll get when you walk across the stage at your graduation and you see your family looking up at you.  You can do this, Gradified can help! (Sorry Home Depot!)

If you have any questions about grad school you would like us to answer, please reach out to us at [email protected].  Your question could be featured on the show!

In this episode, we discuss some of the ways earning a graduate degree can help you advance your career.  Aaron shares four ways in which earning a graduate degree can help you move forward professionally.  Some are fairly obvious, but others not so much! 

If you have any questions about the grad school process please send them to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on the show!

Are you thinking about going back to grad school but you don't which program is right for you?  Listen to this episode for 5 steps on how to identify the right program for you!  From there, we answer your questions.  So if you have them submit them to [email protected]

Our first episode starts by laying the groundwork for how the podcast will be structured.  From there, we give a broad overview of creating a remarkable graduate application that will stand out to programs.  Lastly, is our question section where we hope to answer any questions applicants might have.  Those questions can be submitted to [email protected].

This is the trailer for Gradified - a new podcast devoted to preparing for graduate school.  Hosted by Dr. Aaron Berger, Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment at Kent State University, this podcast will dive into one topic each week regarding identifying and applying to a graduate program of interest. We'll also take time each episode to answer listener questions, which can be submitted to [email protected].   Stay tuned for more episodes of Gradified!