你想继续深造吗?

Graduate school can be an excellent opportunity to move forward in your career or continue your professional development, and we are happy to help you through the process.

要考虑什么

If you are unsure whether you want to pursue a graduate degree or what type of degree to get, 这里有一些重要的事情需要考虑.

Look into job positions you are interested in, checking the required education and skill sets listed on the job posting. 的 美国劳工统计局 也是一个好的资源吗. Some positions require an advanced degree, some encourage it, and some don't need it at all. 如果你现在有一份工作, look at the avenues of career growth for you and what degrees those above you have.

Completing an undergraduate degree marks the beginning of a lifelong learning journey rather than the culmination of one's educational path. Regardless of your location or circumstances, the importance of ongoing learning and personal development cannot be overstated. Graduate school serves as a valuable avenue for further enhancing your skills and advancing within your chosen career field.

我应该从哪里开始?

如果你正在考虑读研, the first thing you will want to do is discuss it with your academic advisor, and they can usually recommend schools to look into as well and let you know about any pre-qualifications you should be aware of, 比如必修课或必考. Interested students should start the process early and be organized with what is required for each school. Career 服务s can also assist with mock interviews and potential questions you might encounter.

What to Look at When Choosing a Graduate School

的 following considerations can help you decide where to pursue your graduate degree.

Everyone goes to graduate school for different reasons. 一些人在他们的领域变得更好. 其他人则是为了在公司晋升. 的se are important considerations when looking at graduate degrees and programs.

的 number, quality, and expertise of the faculty. You will need the faculty's expertise to match the areas you want to grow in.

随着在线研究生课程的发展, many more programs are open distance learning; however, some programs are required or better in person, 所以考虑这个是很好的. 如果你想上现场课, 检讨住房机会, 学生人口, 和社区.

另外. attending school in the state where you intend to live long-term can be advantageous if you are considering professions like lawyers, 辅导员, and teachers that necessitate state licensure.

A graduate degree should be seen as an investment, but you don't want to put yourself in serious debt either. Review the total cost of the program as well as the financial assistance (fellowships, 助教奖学金, 赠款)可用.

Review the reputation of the school - ranking, successful alumni, and career opportunities. 也. reviewing a college program's retention rates is essential to ensure that students are persisting in their studies and completing their degrees, which can be a strong indicator of the program's overall effectiveness and student support.

As admission criteria can differ between schools and programs, it is essential to thoroughly examine these requirements to gain a clear understanding of what is necessary for eligibility. Reviewing in advance also provides an opportunity to address any inquiries or uncertainties with your admissions representative, ultimately contributing to a more seamless and well-informed application procedure.

研究生学位的好处

  • On average, those with a master's degree earn 20% more than those with only a bachelor's degree. 根据 美国劳工统计局, 高中毕业生平均每周收入为746美元, 大学毕业生平均年薪为1美元,每周248元, and workers with master’s degrees earn nearly $1,每周500英镑.

  • A master’s degree can and often does make a job candidate more desirable. 只有14个.4% of adults in America have a graduate degree. So it can really set you apart and strengthen your ability to stay employed during economic downturns.

  • Jobs that require a master’s degree at an entry-level are projected to grow by 15% between 2019-29, 在所有教育水平中是最快的.

  • 的 return on investment (ROI) for master’s degrees is almost triple that of undergraduate degrees.

I was not planning on attending college because my husband and I are both self-employed, but when I realized that work for the courses would help me solidify our businesses and organize them in a more standard way, 这是一个容易的决定.

玛蒂尔达·多诺万,MBA

资源

Career 服务s is happy to help you navigate the application process, offering mock interviews and assistance in reviewing potential interview questions you may face. 联系或访问 凯文·艾伦 焊工库.

测试

Most schools will specify if any test(s) are needed for admission and what constitutes a competitive score. 的 most common tests are the GRE, GMAT, Miller Analogies Test, MCAT, OAT, DAT, and LSAT. If you plan to go straight from undergrad into graduate school. 的se tests are typically taken in the fall of your undergraduate senior year.

面试

Some graduate programs have an interview process. You can find helpful information about the interview process and questions to ask on our 采访资源 页面.

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