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Thanks for weighing in here! I've followed your advice and placed academic achievements first. I figure if the reviewers are not willing to scroll through a 2-page CV to see the extent of my experience, I have bigger problems with my application than the ordering of sections on my CV ;)

It's a good question. My professional experience dictates what, specifically I want to study so helps contextualize my research interests. Furthermore, it provides the information needed to understand subsequent sections in my CV - namely my speaking engagements (all of which are tied to my work) and some industry publications I list. The document feels a bit disjointed if I put publications (some of which are industry) above my work experience. Thus, I'm thinking that since the document is relatively short and it seems like a more logical flow to put professional experience first, I should go ahead with that. What I'm concerned about is accidentally sending the implicit message that I value professional experience over academic or don't understand the pivot that a doctoral program entails...

Do you have a recommendation on the order of the various sections in one's CV (length: 2 pages)? I've been working for six years and my professional experience is more relevant than my undergraduate publications (which were in a difference discipline) and more substantive than the current project I'm an RA on. Thus, I'm inclined to put my professional experience first and then follow with publications and current research - but I know the latter weighs more for programs. Any guidance here? Thanks!

Hi! I'd greatly appreciate any assessment of my chances of admission to an OB program. I have defined research interests (that are in the qualitative realm) and believe I can craft a cohesive narrative about my background. That said, I am curious as to how much my lack of direct experience in OB and/or quantitative research methods may hinder my odds. Undergrad GPA: Summa cum laude at top 30 university Undergrad major: History (received research awards and 1 publication). GRE: 164Q, 169V, 6AWA Work experience: I've spent the past 5+ years working in a sector directly related to the type of research I hope to do. My role provided significant exposure to relevant subject matter and involved thought leadership and conference presentations, but was not primarily a research role. LORS would be from undergraduate history professors and current manager.