
Student Career Services
Graduate School
Why should I attend?
Deciding whether to attend graduate or professional school is a big decision and requires careful consideration and planning. Before you begin filling out applications, you must decide on a program of study, research what schools are the best fit, and consider how you will finance your education.
Questions to consider before applying for graduate school
- Is an advanced degree required to enter the particular profession I am interested in?
- Is an advanced degree required to advance within my field of interest?
- Do I love the field enough to obtain an advanced degree?
- Do I have the financial resources to cover the cost of graduate school?
- Am I burned out academically, and do I need to take time off?
- Do I want to go to school full-time or part-time?
- Do I have the personal qualities and skills that are needed to be successful in graduate school?
- What different programs are available in my area of interest?
- Is my GPA high enough to be competitive?
- Are you familiar with entrance exams (GRE, GMAT, MAT, LSAT, PCAT, MCAT, etc.)?
Best reasons to attend graduate school
- Your career goal requires an advanced degree, such as a professor, lawyer or doctor.
- You want to specialize in a subject you feel is of great importance to you.
- You want to advance in your career or change career directions.
- You want or need to gain a certain level of certification or licensure.
Worst reasons to attend graduate school
- You don’t want to get a job.
- You want to postpone paying student loans.
- You don’t know what you want to do.
- You don’t think you can get a job.
- You really like college and think graduate school is going to be just as fun.
For more information
Visit or call Career Services to schedule an appointment with a professional staff member.