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
How do I go about pursuing pediatrics occupational therapy as someone who is a political science major? Is it unheard of, given that I am not a stem major?
I am currently a political science major which I love very much, but I have always wanted to engage in some form of care. I know to work on prerequisites and shadowing hours for OT school, but i am worried my background may not be good for the career choice.
What are some helpful tips for grad school?
I am currently a college student majoring in Speech Language Pathology. I want to know what some helpful resources or tips when entering grad school.
How do I graduate with a first class result in physics?
I'm a student and I've always had the dream to graduate with an excellent result. however, it's quite challenging to study physics because most of it deal with uncertainty.
What is your job and what is your salary?
Just want to know what everyone does, If you are retired what did you do before. If you're no longer doing it why did you quit. If you have had multiply jobs before, name them. Thank you.
What will be the best way to determine what major I would focus on for graduation if I graduate with an undergraduate degree in sociology ?
I am interested in leading a career in academic advising. I have been studying sociology for my undergrad as I knew it was a broad major, but now I am concerned that it will not be enough. I want to do graduate school since I want to do academic advising eventually. This way, I can focus on my career path directly.
What is thr pay for accountants ?
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In terms of applying to graduate school, would my chances for admission be higher with a Master's degree?
I am a psychology major and graduating in the Fall of 2025. I've been looking to clinical psychology PhD programs, but some programs don't require a Master's degree for admission. However, I don't know if that would make me less competitive when applying. If I could avoid 2-3 additional years of paying for school I would love that, but I don't know if my chances would be better with more schooling. Any advice would be great!
What are the top skills I need as a biology major looking to go into grad school/academic research?
I am currently a sophomore in college majoring in biology. Now that I am soon entering the second half of my undergraduate education, I am starting to think more about my career plans. My goal after I graduate is to go to grad school for my phd. Besides internships and lab experience, what else would you advise I do or learn to prepare?
What are few good universities to pursue online affordable MS related to computer science?
What are few best universities to pursue online affordable masters that don't need GRE?
Who can I get a letter of recommendation from if I completed my bachelors degree online?
I need a few letters of recommendation for graduate school, but I'm not sure who to ask because I haven't interacted with my college professors much at all.
What made you want to be a part of the medical community??
What sparked your interest in your specific field?
why is college so expensive? Will it still be expensive by the time I graduate in 2030?
what is grant or something that can help with college or something that can help you not pay so much money into college like a scholarship?
What are the requirements to be accepted into grad school for a masters in Public Health?
Preferably at Michigan State University but general requirement info is welcomed!
How many seals do you have to have in Ohio to graduate ?
Like how many in total, or what is the easiest seels to get in order to graduate. Can I get a community service one? If so how many how's does it have to be in order to get it?
Why do people go to school?
I believe people to go to school to get a diploma, to prove people that they finish high school or maybe the reason people go to school it's because they want to makes more money. People don't have to go to school to start investing though.
How do i graduate early?
I am a sophmore in highschool i wanna gradduate early abd start my life but i dont know how to gey started and what tools i need to make this happen, can anyone help?
How can I make money as a graduate student?
I would like to start paying off my student loans before the payments are due but haven’t had a stable income to be able to set aside for such payments
Veterinarians- how did you do college? Did you take a break between? What school did you go to? How did you pay for it?
I am a senior in high school trying to plan out my college path. I want to be a veterinarian and am looking at ways it can work and cam be planned out. I would like to hear from someone who has been down the path I am looking at taking.
After I graduate what should I do?
After I graduate highschool should I immediately go into college if I want to become a neurosurgeon?
Which one is better MBA or MHA? ?
I am a junior in college, and I want to work in healthcare administration. Should I get an MBA or and MHA?
How important is research if you want to go to grad school?
Note: this is part of our professionals series where volunteers share questions they wish they saw on the platform
How I should be preparing myself for the rigorous curriculum of graduate school?
I am a Junior Bs Economic major and considering pursuing my doctorate.
How can i graduate early? Any tips?
I want to graduate a year early. Class of 2025.
What type of restaurants do any of you want to take to start your own cooking career?
I had started cooking when I was at SBH and had cooked food for a week and then I had started cooking at school and did stared cooking with groups when I was in 9th grade.
When should I get an MBA After I have had a full-time job or right after undergrad?
I am a rising junior in college and I am also wondering if I should take the GRE as opposed to the GMAT.?
What are some of the best ways to pivot or transition into a new/different career path, after realizing the one you're in might not be the best fit for you? What challenges, if any, have you faced on your transition journey? #Spring23
Hi! I'm a college and med school graduate (internationally trained), however I realized I was not very happy practicing medicine. I feel very guilty about this because healthcare is a tough profession to get into, and a platform to help people, and so I should feel very lucky to be in it. However, I'm not happy :( I have therefore gone back to school and I'm currently a grad student in an MBA program, and I wish to hear from others who have had similar experiences of leaving one career path for another. Thank you. #spring23
What should I major in for a prospective journalist?
What is it like being a journalism major? Is it a worthy major to go into, and what other majors would be recommended if my college doesn't offer it? As well, is grad school necessary for going into the field of journalism?
What are the first 5 things I should do when looking into Phd/Graduate school programs?
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Political Science a year ago and am interested in these fields: social work, ethnic studies, and law/policy. I have work experience in higher education, mentorship, Ethnic Studies, writing and research, and retention programs.
How likely would a graduate Ivy college accept a student from a small undergraduate school?
I want to stay instate to save money but the colleges are not as highly valued as the larger colleges out of state that I would like to get my degree from.
Does undergrad school matter?
If you want to get into graduate school, is where or how you got your bachelor’s degree important?
Stay in the workforce or go back and get my master's degree?
I have a bachelor in Business Admin. I work full-time for the State Government in the Economic Department. Would it be worth going back to school and getting my Masters or to continue working for the State as I build up my work experience?
What are some ways to help narrow down what I would like to study in graduate school?
I am currently a senior that is about to graduate from undergrad and take a gap year.
Is it worth it to get a master's degree in graphic design?
Wondering if it is worth the time and money for the opportunities a master's degree opens up.
how to be more focused on school?
How can I stop being so lazy and take action in more of my school work
Ph.D or Pharm D?
How can I decide whether a Ph.D in Pharmacy or a Pharm D. is a better option for me?
What is Return on Investment and how do I do more research about it?
This is something that has been on my mind for a little bit. I heard this is a smart way to make money when you're doing your own business.
What is the likelihood I am able to gain admission into a PHD program for psychology with little/to no experincce?
I went through undergrad in less than a year, and I came from a town where access to these opportunities were not possible. I know I want to pursue a PHD in psychology, but I am struggling during this process, and I am going to be first gen for graduate school.
How do I figure out what I want to be when I’m older based off of what I like to do?
I know I like to make people happy, I like getting what I want and I’m pretty good at it (not in a bratty way), I like helping people, and I like accomplishing things. I just don’t know what career these things turn out to be.
#CV23How do I get a freelancer?
I graduated from the university last year October and ever since then have been looking at working as a freelancer but I could not get any, I would really appreciate if I can get a guidance on that please.
Should I apply to graduate school this cycle?
Should I apply to P.h.D programs this year ? I came into undergrad with an associate I earned in high school, so I was quite fast tracked. I started Fall '22 and I will be graduating Fall '23. I am wanting to pursue a career as a psychologist, but I am unsure if I should apply yet. I have a 3.8 GPA and have taken research courses and the basic psychology courses required for most programs.
What qualities do graduate master's social work programs look for in a student?
What are the most important things that a future therapist should have in terms of the field of social work?
People from India that travelled to UK for their post graduation/masters - what advice would you give to those that are now planning on doing the same?
Any/all advice in any/all field(s) is welcome and greatly appreciated! If you could go back in time and give advice to your past self on what to expect, what to prepare for, how best to prepare yourself, do's and don'ts - and anything else you would like your past self to know - what would you tell them?
What are some post-bachelor's programs for those who need to improve their chances for admission to post-graduate programs?
What can people do after graduating that will improve their chances of getting into med school, law school, or Master's/Ph.D. programs? This is part of our professionals series
What degree should I get if I want to research psychology?
I have no preference for being the head researcher or assistant. Is it easier to get a job if I have a higher degree? Are higher degrees worth my time or is it more cost-effective to stay with my BS?
Graduate School Applications
How or where would I be able to find someone to help me with my letter of intent for graduate school? Particularly for the MSW program.
Graduating early?
What are some good ways to graduate early? How can I graduate by my sophomore year in highschool as a freshman?
How can I be successful when applying to graduate programs for physical therapy?
This question is part of our professionals series.