So you’re thinking about going to grad school?
Making the choice to go to graduate school is a major life decision, and there are a lot of things you should consider before starting the time-consuming application process. This section of the guide is dedicated to helping you think through the pros and cons of career development, personal finances, day-to-day life and more.
Browse the articles below, and if you’re not sure where to start, start here!
Getting your employer to send you to grad school
One way to get to grad school is to have your current employer fund your studies. This can be an excellent opportunity for those it is available to. Here is how to make the ask.
Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year(s) Before Grad School
Everyone’s path through academia is a little different. Some students start grad school immediately after undergrad, while others take many years in between the two. Here we help you think through the pros and cons of taking time between undergrad and grad school.
So you’re thinking about going to grad school?
Here we review why the grad school admissions process is so different from undergraduate admissions, and we review how GetMeToGrad.com can help you achieve your academic goals.
Cons of Career Development in Grad School
Graduate school can be a great way to propel you to the career of your dreams, but there are some major career downsides to consider before you commit.
Cons of Day-to-Day Life as a Grad Student
Before making any major career decision, you should consider how happy you will be on a day-to-day basis. Here we review some of the downsides of day-to-day life as a grad student.
Pros of Day-to-Day Life as a Grad Student
Graduate school can provide a time for you to develop personally and professionally on your own schedule. Here are some of the upsides of day-to-day life in graduate school.
Pros of Personal Finances for Graduate Students
Graduate students don’t often consider themselves financially lucky, but they are in a lot of ways. Here we discuss how graduate school can help you reach your financial goals.
Cons of Personal Finances for Graduate Students
It’s no secret that graduate students are often stressed about money, as they watch their friends flourish in the private sector. Here are some major money considerations you should think about before applying to grad school.
Pros of Career Development in Grad School
Graduate school will equip you with both hard and soft skills you often cannot get elsewhere, in this article we review some of the great benefits graduate school can provide for professional development.