We’ve heard from recent graduates that due to the pandemic and lack of opportunities in their field, they are thinking of going to Graduate School and taking advantage of the downtime. The decision to go to graduate school is a big one—it’s a commitment of time, energy, resources, and finances. Is it something you want to do?
Listed below are Questions to ask yourself before applying to graduate school:
· Why do I want to go?
· What are my career/professional goals?
· How will completing a graduate degree help me accomplish my goals?
· What program(s) of study am I interested in? Why?
· What aspects of a graduate school program are important to me?
· When should I apply?
· How will I pay for it? Potential ROI of graduate school?
· How will the degree improve my career?
· Should I consider going to graduate school part-time while working a part-time job?
