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Making The Decision
Make sure you can answer the question, “Why are you going to graduate school?”  Graduate school is a significant investment of time, energy, and money, and should be done for the right reasons.  Most students pursue an advanced degree because it is a requirement for their career goals.  For example, if you want to pursue a career as a lawyer, doctor, CPA, professor, guidance counselor, physical therapist, nurse anesthetist, or other specialized occupation, you must complete the advanced degree requirements for that field. 

However, some students see the grad school option as a way to postpone job hunting in a weak job market.  Or they may still be undecided about their career and assume they will get it “figured out” while in grad school.  While “more education” is typically never a bad idea in life, it may not always be the best strategy for recent grads with Bachelor’s degrees.  We recommend that you touch base with a Career Center advisor to ensure that pursuing an advanced degree now is the right plan for your particular career goals.