SortOfOld
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I just took the GRE in late August and scored 168V, 164Q, and 4.5 W, for what it’s worth. I think I stayed somewhat attentive and fresh for a few reasons.
First, I only took one simulated practice test, so I might’ve avoided overall burnout on the material. Second, I studied less than one hour per day during my study buildup, which decreased overall burnout, again. And third, I experimented with properly balancing my caffeine and water intake in the weeks prior so I could stay totally amped the entire exam while avoiding the need to run to the restroom. I had this approach down to a science.
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Age: 31
Undergrad: BS Nuclear Engineering
Grad: JD
Experience: 5 years in patent litigation at a large law firm and 1 year as associate general counsel at a midsize manufacturing company
GRE: 164Q, 168V, 4.5W
Previous Research: 1 year at a nanophysics lab
GOAL: I want to abandon being a lawyer and pursue a fully-funded doctorate in engineering policy, public policy, or political science, with a focus on renewable energy and the policy related to its growth.
Does anyone know of someone who’s succeeded in making a similar career pivot? How’ve others legitimized efforts to change careers when previous work experience doesn’t logically connect well with desired academic pursuits?
Thank you for any insight you can offer.
Drastic Career Pivot: Is it Possible?
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I was thinking of programs like Carnegie Mellon’s Energy and Public Policy. As I’ve researched, I’ve struggled to gauge how much programs weigh different parts of a person’s experience and numbers. Given the oddness of my background, I’ve tried to find more open-minded programs.