A PHD is not for the faint of heart: It’s an expensive, stressful investment that tests the will and commitment of students across the world. After receiving their master’s degrees, some students consider heading back into the ivory tower for another few years. The most common purpose for obtaining a PHD is to become a…
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The Wrong Reasons for Going to Grad School
Graduate school serves as an escape or easy choice for many students that lack direction or job opportunities. However, the decision to go to graduate school should be based on other factors and should not be a default option. Graduate programs are filled with students that went for the wrong reasons. Don’t invest your money…
Four Good Reasons for Going to Grad School
In this tough economy, you may have trouble landing a job, especially if you are a recent grad with no substantive work experience. During the worst of the recession, many students decided to ride out the terrible unemployment rate by going back to school. Now, many of those students have lost out on possible job…
The Problems with Law School
For decades, law school has been viewed as a ticket to success and a solid career. And while many law school graduates do have great careers in the legal field, others struggle with crippling debt and no job prospects. The recent economic crisis has highlighted a problem that’s existed for years. A few key factors…
Trends in MBA Admissions Change with the Economy
The troubled economy has had an impact on almost everyone, and MBA applicants are no exception. Admissions trends are changing rapidly. Here are a few things that potential MBAs can expect from the current market: Applications Are Up Recessions almost always have an impact on grad school applications–particularly MBA program applications. When the economy gets…