What if your obsession with The Lord of the Rings could become your master’s… and maybe even your PhD? 📚✨

In this episode, Jason sits down with Catherine — AdmissionPrep’s lead essay editor, writing coach, and advisor — to unpack how she:

• Went from health science in Cégep to English literature at McGill

• Fought through COVID disruptions and a housing crisis to complete a master’s in Fantasy Literature at the University of Glasgow

• Turned a childhood love of Tolkien into serious academic research (including fan fiction and dwarves!)

• Dealt with “the void” of not knowing what to do after changing paths

• Learned to trust her gut, even with a practical-minded family voice in the background

If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I turn what I love into real research… and maybe a graduate degree?” this conversation will give you a ton of reassurance, ideas, and next steps.

Want someone like Catherine to help you tell your own story in applications? Learn more at admissionprep.com.