The Application Starter Pack for Graduate School

Go from being overwhelmed by the application process to actually starting it this weekend.

Outline and efficiently track your application steps and decide exactly what to write in your personal statement.

$37

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Go from feeling like this…

To complete control of your application process + know what to write for your personal statement.

The Application Starter Pack for graduate school will get you there.

(along with your favorite productivity app)

What you’ll get:

A bundle of Dr. Jena’s two favorite application tools for graduate school!

35 Personal Statement Story Starters

($17 Value)

What they are

  • A workbook with short prompts (“story starters”) ranging from simple to complex to help you brainstorm scroll-stopping story ideas that application reviewers actually want to read

Examples

  • #10) Your take on a hot topic related to your intended field of study

  • #17) Something you witnessed that changed your life and career trajectory

BONUS

  • Pro Tips on what to include in your statement and an example of how to write descriptions that excite admissions committees

The Ultimate Application Tracker

($27 Value)

What it is

  • An 11-tab spreadsheet and complete overview of every aspect of applying to graduate school

  • From basic information like due dates, to tracking the status of recommendation letters, use this tracker as a guiding light from start to submission

Example tabs

  • Interviews

  • Personal Statements

  • Letters of Recommendation

BONUSES

  • Bonus #1: A tracking tab for Scholarships & Grants

  • Bonus #2: A tracking tab for Other Funding Opportunities and their application processes

    • Examples: associateships and fellowships

35 Personal Statement Story Starters

The format:

13-page workbook in an editable Google Doc

  • Use the workbook to mark your favorites and take notes on stories from your life that fit personal statement prompts for your graduate school applications

  • You will need a Google account to access your 35 Personal Statement Story Starters

  • This document can also be opened in a word processor like Word (Microsoft) or Pages (Apple) from Google Docs

I need this! →

The Ultimate Application Tracker

The format:

11-tab editable spreadsheet in Google Sheets

  • This spreadsheet covers every aspect of the application process - including a few you might not have thought about

  • Best feature: This spreadsheet has a special formula that auto-populates graduate program information across tabs to save you time!

  • You will need a Google account to access your Ultimate Application Tracker

  • This spreadsheet can also be opened in Excel (Microsoft) or Numbers (Apple) from Google Sheets

I'm ready! →

The Application Starter Pack for graduate school is perfect for:

  • Applicants who appreciate structure and a clear roadmap for complex processes

  • Working professionals who would love guidance on what to write in their personal statement (that reviewers will actually want to read)

  • Applicants who’d rather have a pre-packaged tracking system than spend 7+ hours figuring out how to build their own

Sounds like me! →

Ready to get moving on your graduate school applications?

You’ve got this.

(actually, you’re about to!)

Get started →

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Dr. Jena Pugh is a higher education expert who read thousands of applications for The Ohio State University and has helped aspiring graduate students get into their top choice programs since 2010.

    As a first-generation college student, Dr. Jena had to figure out how to apply to graduate school on her own (it wasn't a smooth process). She's channeled that experience into The Application Starter Pack to save you time and the headache of figuring out how to track every part of your applications and know what to write in your personal statement.

    If you've wondered "omg what do I do next?" - The Application Starter Pack will show you the way forward!

  • There are 2 ways to access your spreadsheet and workbook:

    #1

    After your purchase, the confirmation webpage will have a link to create a COPY of The Application Starter Pack. In it, there will be links to your spreadsheet and your workbook.

    Once clicked, you will be prompted to make your own COPY of The Ultimate Application Tracker in Google Sheets and 35 Personal Statement Story Starters in Google Docs.

    (You must be logged into Google to access your spreadsheet and workbook which will automatically be saved in your Google Drive).

    #2

    After your purchase, you will also receive an email confirmation with links to create editable copies of your spreadsheet and workbook in your Google Drive.

  • It's ok, sometimes things don't work out. That's why I offer a 14-day no hassle refund for any reason. For more information, check out the Terms & Conditions.

  • Email hello@drjenapugh.com with "Support Request" in the subject line to receive a response within 2 business days on Eastern Standard Time.

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