We often talk alot about the [info:'what-is-gre' GRE]. How to best practice, [info:'gre-tips' tips for getting top marks]; but what about the reason you’re taking the GRE? Graduate school. How do you know which school you to choose? Here are 5 things to help you make that decision.
- Location; what’s beyond the school? Keep in mind that in addition to attending this school, you’ll also be living in this community. You may want to chose a city you could see yourself working in after grad school is done, after all, you can make a lot of connections in four years.
- Job Placement; what comes next? One of the main reasons to attend graduate school is to create career opportunities, so make sure you factor in what kind of support you can expect from your school once you’ve graduated. Do they offer a mentoring program? What’s the graduate placement rate? Finding out this information will create a clearer picture of what you can expect once you’ve finished school.
- Cost – it’s not just tution. When creating your potential budget you’ll need consider cost of living in each city. For example, rent is always more expensive in larger cities than smaller ones. The potential for financial aid factors here as well. Can you afford to fund yourself with student loans, or do you need a scholarship as well? Which school will give you the largest amount of financial support?
- What degree will you get? People can get so caught up in the name of the school they attend that they forget to check if their preferred program of study is actually available at that school. Pick the program first, then find a school that offers it.
- What is the type and size of the institution? Public or private? Secular or religious? Large and researched focused, or small and instructional focused? What’s the average graduate class size? You’ll want to pick a school that not only suits your learning style, but also exemplifies at least some of your own personal values – after all, you’ll be spending a lot of time there, you want to be comfortable in that school.
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