Here are some things to consider in making your decision if and
when to go to grad school.
It is much better to acknowledge that your plans are a little
uncertain than to plow blindly ahead and find out later that you've wasted
your time. Here are some common concerns people have:
Not sure if grad school will really be helpful for your career
or personal plans.
Not sure if grad school will be a worthwhile investment.
Want to go but not sure what field would be best.
Know what to do but not sure when your circumstances will
allow you to go.
How to deal with these questions?
Talk with career counselors at your school.
Hire a professional career counselor (can be very effective!)
Make a research plan to get the info you need.
This can be a tough step. Call me and I'll be happy
to make some suggestions.
A great first step would be to set a deadline for doing your
career research and/or working on your personal schedule. Once you
know what you want to go into and when, you can start working backwards
to figure out your application deadline and when you should take the GRE.
You can come back to the Quick Tour then and make a plan. PRINT THIS
PAGE AS A REMINDER.
If you are considering applying soon, contact any school
you are interested in and find out their deadlines. Then, if you
do decide to go, you will know if you have time to apply.