Education Advice

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:32 PM

Education Advice

I'm thinking of applying for a PhD program, but I have a grave fear of rejection. What do you girls think? I teach part time with my Masters... I could apply for a full time position if I were in the process of getting my doctorate... It would be a ton of work... Advice please!!

AndRecKy Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:34 PM

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do NOT be scared of getting rejected!! go for it!!! and good luck!!

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:35 PM

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The application process alone seems like a project! Ahh!! I feel intellectually inadequate!!

snwb08 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:36 PM

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in this day and age, the more education/degrees you have the better. If you can, I would totally do it. I just started my MBA part time and its rough with work (and wedding plans) but in the end it will be worth it because I'll be so much more marketable and have more opportunities.

you should TOTALLY do it! If I can get into NYU with a subpar GMAT score, you can get in anywhere. I fully believe it was my essays that got me in, and I know you're a good writer also!

good luck!

SoonToBeMrsScott Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:37 PM

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don't be scared go for it

Kimbalina Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:38 PM

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Heather you are very intelligent and it would only benifit you and FH to go for it.

DO IT!!! Dont fear rejection

futuremrsfab Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:38 PM

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my best friend teaches at SJU and she got tenure last year and will finish her doctorate this summer- she's just waiting for her disertation to be published...

I know it took a long time (& $$- but she went to Columbia)- I would say go for it- its a great career move and you'll be eligible for a pension, great benefits, etc

She works 12 hours a week- I am really tempted myself- good luck with whatever you decide

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:40 PM

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Thanks girls. I'm scared. I havent even sent in anything for publication in a few years, and I feel like since I started teaching I've turned super lazy! I think its making me forget everything I've learned, but I gave a spur of the moment class today on iambic pentameter, and thought, '****, I do know this stuff!' and now I'm thinking maybe I should stop wasting time and go for it... Hm...

ILOVEBRIAN2008 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 02:42 PM

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do it heather!!!!!!

teenigrrl Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:00 PM

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heather, if it's something you really want, go for it!! i am the last person who should be talking about not fearing rejection, but you are such an intelligient woman, i doubt you have anything to fear!! and then we can call you Dr. Mima

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:02 PM

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Posted by teenigrrl

heather, if it's something you really want, go for it!! i am the last person who should be talking about not fearing rejection, but you are such an intelligient woman, i doubt you have anything to fear!! and then we can call you Dr. Mima

I'm not sure the world is ready for Dr Mima

AmorPeruano Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:08 PM

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Dr Mima in her underwear no less.

cbcf Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:09 PM

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GO FOR IT!!!!!!

I applied for 2 schools for my doctorate in psych but then decided to go to my masters for educ

but maybe go back so i can teach college level psych

but go for it!!!!

snowcutie82 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:15 PM

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i say go for it as well.

it's long and hard and probably a pain...but in the long run it will be worth it. and if u can do it earlier and have time for it...it'll probably bit a tad bit easier.

i was/am considering applying for a phd program at some point in the near future (maybe)...my issue is that its soooooo much $ and takes forever...and i want to have babies in that near future so i dunno how this will all pan out

Lucky0510 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:18 PM

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go for it!! you can do it!!!!

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:29 PM

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I say show them your b-pics and hope a man is calling the shots

ok- j/k- seriously- do it! Don't let the fear of rejection hold you back.. You will never know until you try. You are very bright and have Jesus on your side so go for it.

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:36 PM

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Posted by ChristineAaron08

I say show them your b-pics and hope a man is calling the shots

ok- j/k- seriously- do it! Don't let the fear of rejection hold you back.. You will never know until you try. You are very bright and have Jesus on your side so go for it.

LOL

Annoulak Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:49 PM

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are you willing to relocate to get the PhD? If so, then you can apply to a lot of schools and not worry too much about rejection.

MrsD71208 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:51 PM

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Posted by Mimacat

Thanks girls. I'm scared. I havent even sent in anything for publication in a few years, and I feel like since I started teaching I've turned super lazy! I think its making me forget everything I've learned, but I gave a spur of the moment class today on iambic pentameter, and thought, '****, I do know this stuff!' and now I'm thinking maybe I should stop wasting time and go for it... Hm...

I love iambic pentameter! lol You should see me teaching my 7th graders about it....they think I'm nuts!

chrissybean77 Posted: Apr 25, 2008 03:52 PM

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I say if it's something that you really want then go for it!!! You are definitely smart enough to get accepted into a program so don't fear rejection. It may be hard and a long road, but the end results will be well worth it. Good luck!!!