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How can I combine my professional work experience, undergraduate major, and minor to become a competitive applicant for a master’s program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
I am a mid-career fashion industry professional transitioning into academia and education. I have extensive experience in production, quality control, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational processes within the fashion industry. I am currently completing my undergraduate degree in Communications (Rhetoric & Advocacy) at Baruch College and a psychology minor with the goal of pursuing graduate study in Industrial/Organizational Psychology right after obtaining my bachelor's degree. My long-term goal is to combine industry expertise, research, and education — potentially through teaching, consulting, or organizational development work focused on workplace systems, leadership, and decision-making within creative industries. As an adult student and working professional making a career pivot, I would appreciate advice on: -what experiences or skills I should prioritize during my undergraduate studies, -how to position prior industry experience for graduate admissions, and -what makes a nontraditional applicant competitive for I-O psychology master’s programs.
Is it more cost efficient to find a part-time job during high school instead of taking AP classes?
I've been thinking of taking plenty of AP classes through high school, but I'm not sure if the workload is worth the lower cost. Especially considering I've heard some colleges don't accept AP test scores.