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Lauren Valdez
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Before my younger sisters introduce me to their friends they warn, "Watch out for my sister Lauren. She will try to mentor you." They are right I love supporting young folks who are trying to figure out their next steps in life. As a woman of color, first-generation college student, I learned a lot of things the hard way. I'm passionate about sharing my lessons learned with others.
And I have a lot to share! This channel will focus on figuring out first jobs after college, creating power networks, following your dreams, and practical advice and tools on adulting. This channel is also an experiment so please be patient with quality as I learn and like/subscribe to motivate me to keep creating more content!
And I have a lot to share! This channel will focus on figuring out first jobs after college, creating power networks, following your dreams, and practical advice and tools on adulting. This channel is also an experiment so please be patient with quality as I learn and like/subscribe to motivate me to keep creating more content!
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Apply to a Fulbright to get funding to go abroad
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Why you didn’t get into a PhD program part 3 #phdapplication #phdrejection
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If you want feedback on your essays from me check out: My FREE Monthly Office Hours which happen over Zoom laurenvaldez.com/events My Grad App Academy program running Sep through Dec 2023. gradappacademy.my.canva.site/
Why you didn’t get into a PhD program part 2 #phdapplication #phdrejection
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Why you didn’t get into a PhD part 1 #phdrejection #phdapplication
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How I turned rejection into a job
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Lauren Valdez Live Stream
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Reading Harvard Statement of Purpose MPH Admitted Student
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This Statement of Purpose is from a student who was accepted to the Harvard Master of Public Health with a focus on mental health. Here I read the statement and give commentary on what makes this a strong statement and how to borrow elements for your own SOP. Download my sample winning grad school essays & sign up for my newsletter: essays.laurenvaldez.com/ Get notified about upcoming office ho...
How to Pay for Grad School
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Before you apply to grad school, start thinking about how you will pay for grad school! In this video, I cover 7 ways you can pay for grad school. If you want help on your grad school application check out: My Free Monthly Office Hours laurenvaldez.com/events Download my sample grad school essays from people who got into Harvard, Berkeley, and more when you sign up for my newsletter essays.laur...
How to write a 500-word PhD Statement of Purpose [real example]
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This student was accepted to PhD programs in Toxicology and Pharmacology. I read the essay and break down tips you can borrow in your own 500-word Statement of Purpose. If you want help on your essays check out: Free Monthly Office Hours laurenvaldez.com/events My Grad App Academy program running Sep through Dec 2023. gradappacademy.my.canva.site/ Download my sample grad school essays from peop...
How I Got Into Every Grad School I applied to without a top GPA & GRE
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I had a long-term strategy and starting planting seeds for success long before I applied to grad school. I break down 6 strategies that helped me get into every grad school I applied to (MIT, Berkeley, and UCLA) with tips you can borrow. If you want help on your essays check out: Free Monthly Office Hours laurenvaldez.com/events Grad App Academy running August through October 2022. gradappacade...
Stanford Statement of Purpose Tips: Masters in Education
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Reading a Statement of Purpose from a student admitted to Stanford, Harvard, and UCLA for Masters in Education programs. I read the before version of the essay and share the feedback I gave the student. Then I read the final version of the Statement of Purpose. If you want help on your essays check out: Free Monthly Office Hours laurenvaldez.com/events Grad App Academy running August through Oc...
3 Must Consider Factors Before Applying to Grad School
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Before spending hundreds of hours and hundreds of dollars applying to grad school, consider these 3 factors to decide if you should go to grad school. For more tips and my latest resources on applying to grad school, sign up for my newsletter here newsletter.laurenvaldez.com/
How to Outline Your Statement of Purpose in 10-minutes [Template included]
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If you are struggling to get started on your Statement of Purpose, watch this video on how to create an outline for your grad school statement of purpose. Get the Statement of Purpose Outline Template here: adept-thinker-3922.ck.page/5cd64eda1c Sign up for my monthly free office hours here: laurenvaldez.com/events Download my sample winning grad school essays & sign up for my newsletter: essays...
Statement of Purpose: MS Human Centered Design & Engineering [University of Washington]
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This Statement of Purpose is from a student who was accepted to the University of Washington for a Masters of Science in Human Centered Design and Engineering. Here I read the statement and give commentary on what makes this a strong statement and how to borrow elements for your own Statement of Purpose. Download my sample winning grad school essays & sign up for my newsletter: essays.laurenval...
Apply for a Fulbright Research Award over ETA award
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Which Fulbright award should you apply for? If you are debating between applying for the Fulbright Research Award or the Fulbright English Teaching Award, I hope to convince you to apply for the Fulbright Research Award. Get more Fulbright Tips when you sign up for my newsletter: newsletter.laurenvaldez.com
Plz provide me your email so that I can send you mine
Thank you
Great information, master class on telling your story in a college essay. I'll refer 1st gen students we work with to your channel.🙂
Hey Lauren! I'm so glad I found this. I applied for an ETA and received it but I realize now a research award would be much more in line with my goals and I have some cool research ideas. Do you suggest taking the ETA anyway?
Are you sure that this one got approved ? 😂
Yes I saw their acceptance email
@LaurenValdez keep up the great work.
If I am stating facts and figures in my SOP do i need to provide references in the SOP?
You aren't required to, but you can add footnotes or reference the source but you don't need a full citation
@@LaurenValdez do you mean I can provide in text citation but not include a reference list in the SOP?
is it me or the audio in this video got messed up?
Is there a reason they only mention J-1 visas for UK --> USA sponsorships? The F-1 Visa seems to be a far more appealing option
Hey❤ thank you for your helpful tips, can you please make videos on SCHOLARSHIP motivation letter too?
Can you please talk about how one can gain research experience in bioinformatics, especially in a country where bioinformatics is just emerging and so there's not much opportunity for internship or physical workshop training, before applying for grad school.
Super helpful! Thanks Lauren
Hey Lauren, I'm really confused about these backgrounds. Why does everyone have a traumatic background and a sad story. Can you please show a sample of an ordinary student?
Do we have to have an emotional experience? I feel like every letter has the same component
I SAID THIS 20 YEARS AGO.......You ppl who really wanted that a/c cush job when sitting being a desk when your dbag parents said this would be worth it!!!!... lazy kid generation....FACT,,,,10,000 others did this....WITH 500 job offers at BEST...........this country needs tradesman workers... fact...wake up.....auto tech mechanics,roofers,plumbers,electricians,Carpenters,welders,drywall guys,carpet layers.... drama,history,legal,communications idiot majors ARE NOT NEEDED,at all!!!!.....................thank your parents......vs saying work hard for money....? wake up 2024.........100.000 idiots who wanna get a cush A/c JOB VS ACTUIALLY WORK for there money........GET A REAL JOB......college degrees mean 0......in 2024.....fact.....because your just learned subjets no one needs!!!!!! FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!! TRADESMAN ARE NEEDED...........NOT OFFICE DBAGS................WAKE UP.. You ppl who really wanted that a/c cush job when sitting being a desk when your dbag parents said this would be worth it!!!!... lazy kid generation....FACT,,,,10,000 others did this...........this country needs tradesman workers... fact...wake up.....auto tech mechanics,roofers,plumbers,electricians,Carpenters,welders,drywall guys,carpet layers.... drama,history,legal,communications idiot majors ARE NOT NEEDED,at all!!!!.....................thank your parents......vs saying work hard for money....? wake up 2024.........100.000 idiots who wanna get a cush A/c JOB VS ACTUIALLY WORK for there money........GET A REAL JOB......college degrees mean 0......in 2024.....fact.....because your just learned subjets no one needs!!!!!! FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!! TRADESMAN ARE NEEDED...........NOT OFFICE DBAGS................WAKE UP..
Thanks for this great video. I have been offered admission but the funding decisions will come in May even though I have to accept the offer in April. Can I negotiate my funding before accepting the offer to influence the amount of funding I will get ?
Hello mam how to get adm in mph in Harvard University?
This is an amazing video. Thank you so much.
Can I write a recommendation letter for myself?
I have applied to grad school (dental hygiene) 3 times and yesterday I received my third non acceptance letter. I am 39 and I can't keep getting this type of result. I could tell you the whole story of I couldn't go to college when I was younger but ot would be too long. Anyways, I feel desperate and about to quit. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the heads up. I’ll one back here in some few months to thank you again. I’ve received 30% Award grant to a grad school program and I’ll start a negotiation campaign. You video is just precise and well guided 🙏🏾
Idk if you'll be seeing this comment but Lauren, yours is the first video that I have come across (after watching many on yt) that has helped me way more than others. I must say this is the only video one needs to see to gain complete clarity on the structure of a desirable SOP. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.
Thank you
Such a helpful video! Cheers from South Korea🎉
I really appreciate this video and will be doing these exercises today. Thank you❤
Thanks Lauren for this video. This is my first attempt for GRE. Please tell me how to contact you as I am still confused about taking GRE or not for a good university
Do you research and ask questions for all faculty that will be interview or just the ones that align with our goals or interests?
Incredible Video exactly what I was looking for
This is superb. I've learnt a lot from it. Thank you
Wow, I'm happy you prioritised yourself.
this video was so informative thank you lauren!
Lauren, I paused the video to write out this comment and just thank you for providing such helpful information! I appreciate your videos and perspective so much because they are clear and easy to put into practice. I've watched so many of your videos and put your tips to practice. I read my first "outline" before stumbling accross your videos and oh my... I see a difference. Thank you for giving me the confidence and boost I needed!
muito obrigado
This is honestly troubling to hear. How is this not sexist/racist?
I need guideline to prepare sop and essay pl provide your contact details
Hi Lauren I am interested in computer science grad program , I need your help in making my SOP .
The example you used for the person describe themselves as a Latina scientist would violate most application guidelines since it indicates a woman of color. You also chose PhD statement of purposes for a field that easily has many Noble causes it does not help anyone who is writing an SOP for a field such as economics
As a first-generation student, thank you so much for this video! Writing my SOP has been quite a ride. This was very informative and helpful!
I need urgent help
This essay is awesome. I'm touched by their background and experience and how they overcame challeges and even helpes others.
thanks for sharing about "participant observation" -- can you share other research methods that might be viable?
Hello Lauren. Thank you very much for your videos. I'm applying for a materials science Ph.D., and my first two recommenders are set - my undergrad thesis supervisor and a research advisor from a government lab (I was a research intern in his lab). Now, I'm torn between asking a geologist (I worked with materials science related instruments in his lab), or an assistant professor to vouch for my academics. I have good relation with both of them, and I'm not sure if a professor or researcher recommendation would better boost my profile. P.S.- My CGPA is above the average.
Thank you very much for your clear and valuable information
OMG Lauren, first of all thanks for this content. I was looking for tips because I'm currently applying for a bunch of universities and I was starting to feel a little overwhelmed, but now I feel much better. Thanks for your kind words and your excellent explanation.
Hello Lauren, I signed up to your newsletter. When will you be hosting office hours?
Thank you for your series of videos! I am in the process of preparing for the program and am finding inspiration from you! I wanted to ask, do you know if it's possible to obtain additional grant funding for the research? Will this be someting I should talk to the host institution about? Thank you in advance!!
I wrote my rough draft for my SOP using this video. Your video is so clear and straight to the point. Perfect for someone who is working on a limited time but still wants to create a quality paper. Thank you!
Interesting to see how criterias are insanely far from those in Europe and especially France, it’s totally unthinkable for us to share your personal life in statement of purpose… very informative
Tip #1 don’t do it unless you love student loan debt
Hey Lauren! Thank you so much for this video, I'm about to write my GRE tomorrow, and I've been anxious about it for a couple of weeks now. I want to apply for a Masters in Architecture and 3 out of the 2 universities I've shortlisted mention that it is "optional" to submit your score and the other one has waived it off all together. However, I decided to take it anyway. I was hoping if you can tell me a minimum score below which I should consider not submitting it in and it would weaken my application instead.