MASTERING

THE BALANCE

Kevin Keller

Admission Counselor

Xavier University

Jill Okey

Assistant Director

Ohio University

Ryan Routh

Admissions Counselor

The University of Akron

Do Your Research

Program Options

Offered at your College/University

Offered through partnership programs/regional campuses

Payment Options

Will your office pay for all/part

What is the repayment policy

Learn HR policies

Educational Benefits

Leaves of Absence

Making Up Hours

Start Talking

Supervisor

Flexible Hours/Make-up Requirements

Director/VP

Academic Advisor/ Professors

Coworkers

Apply for Programs

Business Administration

Executive MBA

Higher Education Administration

School Counseling

Organizational Communication/Leadership

Educational Leadership

College Student Personnel

Adult and Higher Education

Program Requirements

Application Requirements

Test Scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.)

GPA

Prerequisites

Interview

Recommendation Letters

Be Prepared for the Difference

You’re not in undergrad anymore

You’re a full time student AND an employee

Faculty

Co-Workers

Course load may be much different

Travel

Plan Ahead

Know class schedule before planning travel

Work with professors

Work with supervisor/co-workers

Time Management

Do what works for you (planner, e-

calendar, to-do lists)

Set reminders

E-mail/Call yourself

Make Yourself a Priority

Make personal time

Take vacation time

Take breaks

Be a team player, but don’t feel bad saying “no”

LET’S SHARE STORIES!!