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Graphic featuring headshots for Anna Denucci and Chris Macintyre and the words 'Your future. Your way.' Episode 33: Pharmaceutical Sciences Career Support

Discover the incredible career development and internship support available from the Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation program. Hear from Anna Denucci and Chris Macintyre as…

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PDC podcast host Alissa Oleck Episode 32: 2024 Highlights | Inspiring Stories and Essential Application Tips

Join us as we look back at 2024 highlights from the”Your Future, Your Way” podcast! From inspiring alumni stories to essential grad school application tips,…

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PDC podcast host Marta Episode 31: Application Assistance: Preparing for an Online Admission Interview for Grad School

Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.

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Episode 30: Application Assistance – Submitting Your Graduate School Application

Our enrollment coaches guide you through the process of submitting your online application to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School. From creating your account to…

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Episode 29: Application Assistance – Considerations for International Applicants

Thinking about applying to grad school as an international student? Listen to our latest podcast episode for tips on navigating the admissions process, including key…

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Episode 28: Application Assistance – Letters of Recommendation Dos and Don’ts

Take a listen to our latest application assistance takeover podcast episode where our enrollment coaches provide tips and strategies for requesting letters of recommendation. Don’t…

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Episode 27: Application Assistance – Create a Great Statement of Purpose for Your Grad School App

Tune in to our latest podcast where our expert enrollment coaches share strategies for crafting a compelling Statement of Purpose that highlights your strengths and…

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Episode 26: Application Assistance – Preparing to Apply to Graduate School

Curious about the materials required for graduate program applications? Join our recruitment staff as they share tips on preparing a high-quality application, so you can confidently apply to UW–Madison.

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Episode 25: Catch Up with an Accelerated Engineering Master’s Grad

Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.

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A graphic with the UW 'W' crest that says 'Your future, your way. A podcast about professional programs.' Episode 24: Catch Up with a Master’s of Special Education Graduate

Considering a career change? Catch up with Jesus, who was featured in one of our first podcast episodes. He pivoted from engineering to graduating with a Master of Science in Special Education and is thriving as a new teacher.

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Episode 22: Graduate School Virtual Open House Highlights

Didn’t have a chance to attend our Spring 2024 Virtual Open House? Check out this episode to hear what you missed, including clips from our student panel. Materials from the open house are still available for a short time.

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Graphic that says 'Your future, your way. Learn more about UW–Madison's options. Spring 2024 virtual open house. Register and join here: go.isc.edu/virtual-open-house-2024' Episode 21: Graduate School Virtual Open House Preview

Is graduate school in your future? Learn more about our Spring 2024 Virtual Open House where you’ll explore top-ranked options at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In this episode we’ll provide details about what to expect at the open house, including information on the application process, student experiences and services and resources available to graduate students.

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Episode 20: Application Assistance – Considerations for International Students

If you’re an international applicant, check out our episode about what to keep in mind when applying to a graduate program. You’ll learn details about admissions requirements specific to international applicants.

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Episode 19: Application Assistance – Statement of Purpose

Listen to our application assistance episode with our recruitment staff sharing strategies for writing your statement of purpose when applying to graduate school.

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Episode 18: Application Assistance – Letters of Recommendation

Check out our graduate program application assistance episode where recruitment staff share strategies for requesting letters of recommendation.

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Episode 17: Application Assistance – Preparing Materials

Curious about commonly required application materials for graduate programs? Listen to our recruitment staff talk about preparing high-quality materials so you feel confident submitting your application to UW–Madison.

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Episode 16: How to develop in your data career

Learn about UW–Madison’s highly-ranked graduate programs in data science and analytics and how these programs empower students with in-demand skills.

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Episode 15: Explore career-boosting online engineering graduate programs (Part 2)

Rejoin the conversation with Heather Smith, director of the online Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, and Steve North, chief engineer and associate director at Collins Aerospace, to hear how you can prepare yourself for a conversation with your manager about investing in your education and career growth.

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Episode 14: Explore career-boosting online engineering graduate programs (Part 1)

Learn about UW–Madison’s top-ranked engineering graduate programs and how the fully online master’s degrees provide technical training to meet industry demand and help students with career growth. Hear from Heather Smith, director of the online Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, and Steve North, a program alumnus and chief engineer and associate director from Collins Aerospace.

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Episode 13: Explore Professional Programs in Health and Medicine

Learn from experts and an alum about UW–Madison’s Clinical Nutrition professional programs, as well as the demand for workers in clinical nutrition and other healthcare fields.

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Episode 12: Explore Professional Programs in the High-Demand Field of Education

Learn from a faculty member and a student about UW–Madison’s professional programs in the School of Education, as well as the demand for workers in the education field.

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Episode 11: Financing Your Education II (FAFSA & Financial Aid)

Learn about the FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – and other financial aid opportunities available to graduate students at UW-Madison.

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Episode 10: Life Hacks for Accelerated, In-Person Programs

Join a Design + Innovation MS student and the academic director to learn how to maintain a healthy work-life balance while enrolled in an accelerated, face-to-face professional program that doesn’t require a thesis.

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Episode 09: Balancing Work, Family & School (Flexibility of Online Learning)

Learn about the benefits of online graduate programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from staff and alumni of the 100% online MS in Educational Psychology: Professional Educators program.

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Podcast Episode 08: Balancing Work, Family & School

Hear from a Clinical & Health Informatics MS alum and an enrollment coach on how you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while enrolled in a professional program.

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Podcast Episode 07: Make Your Master’s or Certificate Application Shine

Enrollment Coaches Anna Denucci and Michelle Gullickson share how to make your master’s or capstone certificate application the best it can be.

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Podcast Episode 06: Exploring Engineering Professional Programs

Learn about the flexibility and advancement opportunities offered by professional engineering programs, including accelerated, fast-paced options and Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, which include 100% online options.

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Podcast Episode 05: Financing Your Education with Scholarships

Learn about the variety of scholarships for students seeking professional degrees and certificates and how to apply for them. You’ll hear from scholarship recipients, too! Click to learn more about UW-Madison Office of Student Financial Aid and the Pharmaceutical Sciences MS Merit Awards.

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Podcast Episode 04: Services for the Student Journey

Learn how enrollment coaches and program coordinators work collaboratively to support students throughout their academic journey, from finding the right program and applying through starting and finishing a degree or capstone certificate program and beyond.

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A graphic with the UW 'W' crest that says 'Your future, your way. A podcast about professional programs.' Podcast Episode 03: Pivoting on Your Educational Path

Jesus Cortez was an engineering major at UW–Madison, until he changed his mind and changed direction. Having a lot of time to think and examine his values in the midst of the pandemic allowed him to home in on his passion.

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