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To Go or Not To Go

Our Most Important Message…

Don’t go to grad school to avoid the real world! Only go if you have a clear goal in mind.

Benefits of Going Right After Undergrad

• You’re still in study and student mode
• You may have fewer family, work or financial commitments
• The degree might be needed to get the job you want
• It can help speed career advancement in some fields

Benefits to Working First

• Gives you time to be sure of your career goals
• Experience can make grad school easier and may help your chances of admission
• You can save money first or an employer might pay for your education
• Graduate school is demanding and you might be more motivated after a break