How to Choose a Graduate Program

Career Goals and Personal Interests -  Consider whether or not the program will help you advance in your career.

Program Qualifications and Requirements -   You’ll also want to know exactly what requirements you’ll need to meet to graduate.

Range of options -  Having a range of options when applying can also be beneficial in providing you with greater choices later on in the process. 

Resources for Support -  Reach out to the individual graduate schools for more information about resources such as internship and research opportunities.

Location and Cost of Living -  Be sure to verify whether there is a residency requirement and, if there is, whether you will realistically be able to complete it. 

Tuition and Financial Aid  Options -  Graduate school is a hefty investment, so take your time to understand the full cost of the program and how it fits into your budget.

Social Environment -  Look up the demographics of the graduate student population, faculty members, and administration, which can often be found on school websites. 

Speaking with Current Graduate Students -  Speaking with current graduate students or alumni is also an opportunity to find out what kind of student each particular graduate school or program needs to attract. 

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