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, school counselor, physical therapist, nurse anesthetist, or other specialized occupation, you must complete the advanced degree requirements for that field.
However, some students see grad school as a way to postpone job hunting 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 advisor to ensure that pursuing an advanced degree now is the right plan for your particular career goals.