When should I go?
Deciding when to attend graduate school involves many factors. Some
fields require an advanced degree to carry out the work you desire.
Other fields prefer their students to have gained some practical
experience before pursuing their graduate degree. Graduate programs are
looking for highly motivated students with a clear sense of their
career direction. Therefore, it is important to have a good sense of
your career goals before applying to a graduate program. Also, be sure
to research the type of programs you are considering to learn what they
look for in a candidate.
Helpful Resources
The timeline: what to do and when
Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
The Career and Community Learning Center has a wide variety of
resources for students who are in the early stages of choosing a
graduate school. These resources include:
- Career Assessments
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory can
help you confirm your career decision prior to pursuing a graduate
degree. These self-assessments (0 each) will help you be certain about
your decision. Visit CCLC in 135 Johnston Hall to set up an individual
appointment with a career counselor.
- Questions to Ask guide
- Books Check out these resources to learn what you can
do with this advanced degree and/or what it takes to be marketable in
your desired profession! The CCLC also has books and files to help you
research graduate programs, learn about financial aid and maximize your
graduate school application.
- Around 50 WCIDWAMI (What Can I Do With a Major In?) binders.
- Lots of books with titles like Opportunities in ? Careers (There are over 100 different books in this series in addition to other books with similar content).
- Peterson's Guide includes information on graduate programs and degrees offered at more than 1,500 institutions. Peterson's Guide also offers information on entrance and degree requirements, expenses, financial aid, and faculty research specialties.
- A selection of general graduate school bulletins, as well as select catalogs for law, medicine, and MBA programs.
- Scholarship/financial aid information
- Information on testing materials (GRE, LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, etc.)
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