Thinking About Graduate School? Career Services and Employer Relations can help you determine whether graduate school is right for you and help you with the application process. Link to graduate school information on standardized tests & Search for schools and programs: http://www.framingham.edu/careerservices/graduateschools.htm
Ask yourself the following questions to determine if graduate school might be a good choice:
- Do you know what course of study you want to pursue in graduate school?
- Is it necessary for your career/personal goals to attend graduate school?
- Do you know what you are hoping to accomplish through graduate work (mastering a particular specialty, qualifying for a job requiring advanced study, receiving a certification, etc...)?
- How do you feel about studying? Do you feel ready to continue your studies in a more intense and specialized manner?
- Should you start graduate school immediately after receiving your Bachelor's degree, or is it better to wait and work in the field for a few years? Some graduate programs prefer applicants with some work experience behind them.
- Can you afford more schooling? Keep in mind that graduate school in the short term is not an income-producing venture, and financial aid for graduate students is limited.
- Have you considered acquiring an entry-level position in your field and asking your employer to pay for all or part of your graduate work?
- Are you going to graduate school as a last resort because you can't find a job in your field, you don't want to tackle the job search, or you don't know what else to do? These are not the best reasons to invest the considerable time and financial resources required for graduate school.
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