Career questions tagged graduate-school
Once a student earns a bachelors degree, they are eligible to attend a graduate program. There is a Master's degree, Doctoral Degree, Juris Doctor Degree, Doctor of Medicine Degree, and Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
If I get a Bachelor's degree in accounting, do I have to attend Graduate school?
I want to major in Accounting and I was wondering if I had to attend graduate school even if my major is just accounting.#accounting #graduate-school
How am I supposed to afford graduate school?
If most people have to get #loans for undergrad, how do you pay for grad school? do you just have to take out loans? #graduate-school #financial-planning #school
How did you prepare yourself, as a student and an individual, for the MCAT?
Being a high school junior, I have experienced scheduling studying for the ACT with regular high school life. However, how were you able to balance such an imposing and important test, the MCAT, with college life? How were you able to find time to do things for yourself and offset that with preparing for med school? #medicine #mcat #doctor #physician #family-medicine #medschool #medical-school #graduate-school #college
What is the best study tool to learn economics for beginners?
I am taking Competitive Strategy at the Yale School of Management this semester. I have no economics background and even though the material isn't completely over my head, I feel intimidated and behind. What can I do to catch up, even a little? Is there a one-stop website or book that can help? #economics #business #graduate-school
How likely is it for someone to get into a prestigious grad school out of an average undergrad program?
I know people say "if you work hard and keep up your GPA, you'll be just fine," but I would really appreciate a more thorough answer. Are grad school admissions the same crazy zoo that undergrad colleges are? #graduate-school #college #college-admissions
While in college, should a student do their internship while working on their Doctorate degree or wait until they are completely finished with college?
I am working on my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling which requires a three year internship before I can get my license. I want to know if I should go ahead and do it while working on my Doctorate degree or wait until after I have my degree. #college-advice #counseling #masters #graduate-school #internships
What kinds of careers exist for those passionate about both medicine and politics/law?
Hi! I am a current junior with a passion for law and medicine and am working towards an international career that involves advocacy and research. Unlike the process of becoming a doctor, the pathway to my dream profession is not as clearly defined. Now that I'm halfway through my college journey, I would love some advice because I have no idea what kinds of places would be looking to employ a student with an International Relations and Global Health double major. I would love to hear more about careers that are involved in both politics and healthcare with an emphasis on how one might get there. How much schooling would one of these careers usually require? Would you recommend attending graduate school, and if so, should it be for both a medical degree and a law degree (MD/JD)? Or would a Masters in Public Health (MPH) suffice for these career fields? What kinds of internships or research opportunities might you have heard of for those with my similar interests? Thanks in advice for the life-changing insight! #medicine #law #politics #graduate-school #law-school #medical-practice #international #globalization
Is graduate school a necessity now?
I'm finishing up my third year of college, and I'm planning on graduating next year. I'm majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Sociology. I don't know if I should go to graduate school or not? Is it better to have that extra edge when employers are looking at candidates? #publicrelations #PRSA #graduate-school #sociology #career
How early is too early to apply for graduate school?
I'm currently in my junior year of college with a projected graduation date of Fall 2019. How soon should I start applying for graduate school and taking the required tests for a science program? #science #graduate-school
What is the gender gap like in upper level sciences, first hand?
I am a female, high school senior considering a career path in upper level mathematics, academia and research. I am very concerned with underrepresentation of women and I would like to know of any first hand experiences. Researching online I find a lot of statistics, but I would like more. Has the situation gotten better or what can I do to prepare to break some glass ceilings? #women-in-stem #stem #stemcareers #mathematics #science #phd #science-phd #computer-science-phd #phdbound #research #academia #professor #graduate-school
Is there a way I can pay for Graduate school without getting loans?
I have already accumulated debt during my bachelors degree. Want to go further but don't want to create even more debt when getting my MBA. #debt #graduate-school
What are the best colleges to go to graduate school for a major in architecture.
I want to major in #architecture and want to know more about #graduate-school
What advice would you give to a new grad interviewing for a first job in healthcare?
#healthcare #graduate-school
What graduate programs are the best for those pursuing an MA/MS in ABA/Clinical Psychology?
I was looking into Pepperdine, USC, etc? #graduate-school #graduate-programs #psychology #clinical-psychology
Any tips for graduate school interviews?
#medicalschool #graduate-school #interviews
I want to take history in university but I have no idea what I can do after that. What are the career options with a history degree?
#sos #graduate-school #school
What is the best way to plan for your Graduates School?
I plan on going onto graduate school, and the amount of schools to further my history degree is overwhelming. I know I would enjoy archiving and ancient history, but after that I am stumped. #masters #graduate-school
How important is it to have a graduate school degree in the engineering work force?
I will be attending college as an engineering major, and I don't know if I want to pursue a graduate degree or not. I was wondering what percentage of the engineering work force only has undergraduate degrees and what percentage has graduate degrees. How significant is the job difference (money-wise, work hours, stress, location, busy-work vs management/leadership stuff, etc.) between those who have masters and those who don't. What about PhDs? Also, is it more important to gain work experience or to pursue a graduate degree for engineering? #engineering #masters-degree #graduate-school
How can I get my summer semester paid for?
I have loans that cover all of my semesters of school except summer semester and it is part of my program. So, it is going to have to come out of my pocket. I cannot take out a private loan and I cannot ask friends or family for the money. What is the best way to get money to help pay for that semester? #money #poor #graduate-school
What’s the most difficult part of graduate school, and of becoming a pharmacist?
I am currently a senior in high school. I plan to earn my bachelor’s degree in Biology. At this time, I am interested in pharmacy as a potential career. I feel it would be a good fit for me. If I were to continue on the pharmacy path, I may begin my career in R&D and then work my way to Pharmacy Administration. From your personal experience, what is the hardest part of graduate school? What’s the toughest aspect of pharmacy? #college #pharmacy #pharmacist #graduate-school #medical-research #administration #biology
Whether teaching experience in graduate school is necessary or at least optimal for securing a post-graduate teaching position at a college or university?
As a newly minted graduate student, I was wondering whether colleges looking to hire post-graduates for teaching positions generally place extensive weight on teaching experience? Once I finish coursework in graduate school, is it advisable to teach classes while working on a dissertation or on comprehensive exams? Or is it recommended to focus on the exams and dissertation singularly? It is unlikely a graduate student will have extensive teaching experience upon completion of the degree, but I am unsure whether schools are generally looking for at lease some if not a good deal of teaching experience. #university-teaching #graduate-school #dissertation
Whether it is best for a student to focus on completing their education during their summers away from school or to focus on working and providing income?
It has been my dream to pursue a graduate education in the liberal arts for the purpose of teaching at the university level, in order to contribute in enlightening and sharpening the minds of future generations. To accomplish this goal, I am currently a graduate student seeking a doctoral degree, though without a source of income for my livelihood. I am wondering whether it is recommended that students, in such a situation, focus on completing their education quicker, i.e. taking classes in the summer over extra spring and fall semesters, or whether it is best to work in the summers? The former entails more debt, but quicker completion and entry into the workforce, the latter entails less debt but simultaneously an extended amount of time in graduate school. In my particular case, I could either take classes for three summers and avoid three extra semesters, or work in the summer to provide at least a modicum of income for the rest of the year when studying. But the latter would necessitate three or four extra semesters in graduate school. The potential job-market for summer work for myself, is likely low-level entry work. #working #graduate-school #summer-courses
How can I get more scholarships?
I am going to #graduate-school #online and working at the same time. It is getting really difficult to find #scholarships that I can apply for. Where can I find more?
How might I go about attending a foreign institution?
Over the summer, I spent time with a French family in a foreign exchange program. The mother of the family highly encouraged me to attend a French university or college due to cheaper tuition and housing options, but I wasn't sure where to even begin applying so I pushed it to the back burner. Now that I've applied to several American schools, I was wondering how, if it would even be possible, to keep the door open for transferring to a school in Europe and what advantages this might have. Especially if graduate school is about to become unattainable for the lower/middle class in the United States, would it be possible to complete my undergrad here and then study abroad for a Masters? #university-abroad #college-transfer #graduate-school
How does applying to college as a high school senior compare to applying to graduate school as an undergraduate?
Hi! I ask this question because as a highschool senior, I wonder how independent the graduate school application process truly is. I understand graduate students usually receive far less scholarships than highschool students, but are there ways around that? Also, did the application process feel about as long or longer than highschool-to-college applications? #highschool #applications #graduate-school #college-applications #college-admissions #college
What is the best way to network in an online only school?
I will be attending an online school for my Master's Program and would like to make some contacts that may help me later. #networking #online-schooling #graduate-school #connections
Can graduate students take a test to receive their Bachelor' or Masters Degree? If so, what kind of proceess does it take?
I am a non traditional student who is almost 40. I am working 4 different jobs so I can obtain my Bachelor's degree in Construction Management. I already have 17 years experience in the petrochemical industry in a variety of mechanical careers. The faster I can get through school the better off my family and I will be. #graduate-school #academic-advising #construction #construction-management
How important is grad school?
I want to know if grad school is necessary. #college #graduate-school #career-counseling
What are the most important factors to consider when deciding whether or not to go to graduate school?
I know that some jobs require graduate-level education, but it is also extremely expensive and time-consuming. What are some pros and cons to attending graduate school? What makes the process worth the hassle? #graduateschool #highereducation #graduate-school #higher-education
When is it best to get your Master's?
I am split between getting it right after undergrad or waiting until I have more money to pursue this degree. #graduate-school