Ep 1: Applying to Schools with Opelo Matome
Journey Abroad
English - September 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPersonal Journals Society & Culture education africans in the diaspora study abroad grad school mental health student mental health student culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The process of applying to schools can be very intimidating. Many questions may arise during this process: Where should I apply? What should I consider when choosing schools and programs? How do I prepare for tests such as the SAT or GRE? Where do I start with my personal statement?
In this episode, Opelo Matome shares her experience applying to schools, particularly in the USA. She shares insight about how you can use social media to get a feel of the culture of an institution, the importance of leaning into your weaknesses when preparing for standardized tests, as well as tips on how to write a compelling personal statement.
Opelo was born and raised in Botswana and is now based in the USA working as a senior associate. She completed her bachelors at Yale University in Economics, and then went on to pursue a master's degree at Harvard University in International Education Policy. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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