Is Graduate School for Me?

Why You Should Not…or Should Go to Grad School

Published: 29 August 2013
Written by PhdStudent
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Is Graduate School for Me?
Tags: graduate programs, should I go to graduate school

Everyone has probably fantasized at one time or another about what it would be like to have the title “Dr.” before his or her name, but only a select group of people actually makes that rite of passage and rightfully so. To put it mildly, graduate school is intense and requires an extreme amount of time, money, and commitment. The fact is that many people are so dazzled by…

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Should I Go Straight into Grad School or Work First?

Published: 11 February 2013
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Is Graduate School for Me?
Tags: graduate school or work

Many undergraduates who are considering grad school often wonder if they should go straight into graduate school or work for a few years beforehand. The simple answer to this question is that you will have to decide which option is best for you, whether it be graduate school or work. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. Below are some factors to consider when you are trying to decide between…

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Graduate School: Just How Expensive is it?

Published: 15 June 2011
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Is Graduate School for Me?
Tags: cost of graduate school

The cost of graduate school varies widely depending on your field, area of study, and location, among other factors. When comparing schools and determining your budget, make sure you take all expenses into consideration and not only focus on tuition. Here are a few suggestions to help you out. Tuition Tuition is typically your biggest expense of the cost of graduate school. Law students can pay $11,000 to $52,000…

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The Next Step: Should I Go to Graduate School?

Published: 15 June 2011
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Is Graduate School for Me?
Tags: should I go to graduate school

You’re nearly there! You’ve aced most of your undergrad classes already and are beginning to count the credit hours until your graduation. However, perhaps you’re a student who isn’t satisfied with having only a Bachelor’s degree. You have a hunger for knowledge and more drive than most of your classmates, so what’s next? Perhaps you have asked yourself “Should I go to graduate school?” The application process for graduate school…

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Your Next Career Move: Is It Time to Go Back to School?

Published: 15 June 2011
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Is Graduate School for Me?
Tags: graduate student life

You’ve graduated with your Bachelor’s degree and have taken a few steps up the corporate ladder. Despite your successes in the corporate world, you have lately been wondering whether going back to school for a master’s or PhD would be a better long-term decision. If this is what you are thinking, then you should ask yourself several questions before you even apply for graduate school. Why do you want to…

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