How Do You Choose A Graduate School?
Choosing a graduate school is a daunting task, but with the right research and investigation, you can narrow it down to a few top choices. Visit your college’s career and placement office and read graduate school guidebooks. Think about the kind of program you want: Do you prefer education that is more theoretical or practical? How large an emphasis on research do you desire? Do you want a flexible or structured curriculum? Talk to faculty in your field of interest and ask them to recommend strong programs. If you have close relationships with your professors, they might be able to better suggest programs that are good fits for you. Consider whom you want to work with. The professors you work with in graduate school make a big difference, so research their backgrounds and publications. Research the school’s reputation. Look for information about what alumni are now doing – job placement statistics, fields of entry. Is there a high bias toward a certain field or specialty? Think about w
