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o matter where you are in your undergraduate career, whether it’s your senior year or just your first semester of college, the idea of someday going to graduate school will eventually cross your mind. Although the possibility of continuing your higher education and pursuing a graduate degree may seem daunting, coming to a decision doesn’t have to be. If you have graduate school on the brain but aren’t completely sure 6
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about what to do, be sure to consider these factors as you make up your mind. Career goals The first thing you should think about when considering graduate school is whether or not it is even compatible with whatever your career aspirations are. A good way to gauge this is by applying to internships or fellowships that will give you professional experience in whatever it is you might
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pursue in graduate school. When making an investment as large as a graduate degree, you should be sure that you’re not getting yourself stuck in a career that isn’t right for you. Another excellent way to see if graduate school is right for you is by asking a professor or industry professional for advice. Throughout your undergraduate career, you’re bound to come across plenty of professors, some of whom likely
