Older TSs usually take more time getting ready to go full-time, then get everything else done more quickly. You should make going full-time your primary goal. I also recommend getting as much of the physical things you plan to do finished before going full-time. It's sad, but your physical presentation will have an enormous effect on the level of acceptance you'll have. The main things to consider The following 16 items are the most important areas to plan when figuring out a general timetable.
Research is very important.
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