384: Navigating Cancelled Grad Admissions and How to Create a Plan A, B, and C (Replay)

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I discuss what to do in a  time when more graduate programs are pausing or cancelling admissions and why having a Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C matters more than ever. If you're applying to graduate school, especially master's or PhD programs, this episode will help you navigate an increasingly unpredictable admissions landscape with greater awareness. Drawing from my work supporting applicants for sixteen years, I explain why admissions outcomes are being shaped by broader institutional and funding challenges, not just your individual qualifications.

I unpack the systemic factors contributing to paused admissions, including budget constraints and funding disruptions, and share practical strategies for adapting your application plans. You'll learn how to approach this admissions cycle strategically, how to strengthen your options if your original plans change, and how to make decisions that align with your long-term goals rather than reacting from fear or uncertainty. My hope is that you'll walk away with a stronger sense of agency and a reminder that you always have options, even when higher education feels unpredictable.