Is graduate school right for you?

Think carefully before you apply to graduate school. These self-reflective questions can help.

Before signing yourself up for potentially 5-7 years of brutal academic rigor, try asking yourself these 6 questions and think about whether this graduate degree is right for you.

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Ask yourself these 6 questions:

1. Why do you want to go to graduate school?
2. Are you ready for graduate-level study?
3. How do you handle academic stress?
4. How will attending graduate school help you land your dream job?
5. Will the job you get make you happy?
6. Will the job you get/want support the lifestyle you desire?