{"product_id":"is-grad-school-for-me-demystifying-the-application-process-for-first-gen-bipoc-students-paperback","title":"Is Grad School for Me?: Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen Bipoc Students - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYvette Martínez-Vu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMiroslava Chavez-Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book to provide first-generation, low-income, and nontraditional students of color with insider knowledge on how to consider and navigate graduate school\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs Grad School for Me? \u003c\/i\u003eis a calling card and a corrective to the lack of clear guidance for historically excluded students navigating the onerous undertaking of graduate school--starting with asking if grad school is even a good fit. This essential resource offers step-by-step instructions on how to maneuver the admissions process before, during, and after applying. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Unlike other guides, \u003ci\u003eIs Grad School for Me?\u003c\/i\u003e takes an approach that is both culturally relevant and community based. The book is packed with relatable scenarios, memorable tips, common myths and mistakes, sample essays, and templates to engage a variety of learners. With a strong focus on demystifying higher education and revealing the hidden curriculum, this guide aims to diversify a wide range of professions in academia, nonprofits, government, industry, entrepreneurship, and beyond.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful, intersectional meditation on graduate education. With insight and corazón, the authors have crafted an essential reference work for first-generation, underserved students and their advisors.--Vicki L. Ruiz, Distinguished Professor of History and Chicano\/Latino Studies, University of California, Irvine \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An incredible, demystifying resource that should be required reading for anyone thinking about continuing their education beyond a bachelor's degree.\"--La'Tonya Rease Miles, Department of Educational Leadership, Santa Clara University\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYvette Martínez-Vu\u003c\/b\u003e is an academic coach and host of the globally top-rated podcast \u003ci\u003eGrad School Femtoring\u003c\/i\u003e. She is coeditor of the best-selling\u003ci\u003e Chicana M(other)work Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e and founder of Grad School Femtoring LLC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Miroslava Chávez-García\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Faculty Director of the UCSB McNair Scholars Program. She is author of \u003ci\u003eMigrant Longing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStates of Delinquency\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNegotiating Conquest\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52513498956083,"sku":"9780520393981","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Nd3O0nnHg69780520393981.webp?v=1760367180","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/is-grad-school-for-me-demystifying-the-application-process-for-first-gen-bipoc-students-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}