Category Archives: Gap Year

Well, as autumn rolls around, I intend not to make the same mistake I made last year, i.e. waiting until December to make up my mind about grad school applications. This year, I will be on the ball. Here’s my current attempt at a schedule for myself. August-study for English GRE subject test-research grad schoolsContinue reading “Grad School Schedule”

Try #2, after Blogger shut down without saving my draft. What with all the decisions about jobs, internships, and reapplying to grad schools, I have found myself thinking a lot about resumes. What would a resume look like if it was comprised solely of skills that correspond to my interests? Here’s what I think itContinue reading “A different kind of resume”

It’s amazing how many different people want to ring in on the question of taking/not taking a gap year between undergraduate and graduate work. The range of advice I have heard is extensive. Sitting out a year is good It makes you appreciate school It gives your brain a rest It helps you sort outContinue reading “Good gap, bad gap”