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Get answers to un-Googleable questions about going back to graduate school with these popular posts from Dr. Jena:

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Hi! I’m Dr. Jena

I help working professionals decide if and when to go back to graduate school, then equip you with tactical and emotional support to make the process less daunting and more doable.

Whether you’re at the start, middle, or end of your career, considering a major pivot, or missing the challenge of the classroom, I can help you go for the graduate degree that moves you forward.

With a doctorate in higher education and student affairs, I bring both expertise and empathy to this work.

You’ve got this!

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What people are saying:

“In the midst of feeling pressured, confused, and directionless, meeting with Dr. Jena gave me a clarity and peace about graduate school that I needed in order to move forward.”

- Mia M.

(Mia decided that graduate school for international education will be a great plan after more work experience to confirm her interests.)