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• Should You Go to Graduate School?
• Submitted by Joe Wilson on 2009-12-22

• Should You Go to Graduate School?
  By Tara Kuther, Ph.D.
  
  Is graduate school right for you? Only you can answer that question. Don't take the decision lightly. Consider your interests, goals, dreams, and abilities. Assess your skills, competencies, and weaknesses with brutal honesty. In-depth soul-searching is unpleasant, but vital to making a choice you can live with for the next two to seven years. Consider the following questions:
  
  Why do I want to go to graduate school? Is it for the right reasons?
  Students choose graduate school for many reasons, including intellectual curiosity and professional advancement. Some choose grad school because they aren't sure what to do or don't feel ready for a job. These aren't good reasons. Graduate school requires an intense commitment of time and money. If you're not sure that you're ready, then it's best to wait.
   
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