Is Graduate School For Me?

Usually, students who choose to attend grad school are most successful if:
1) they want to learn about a particular academic discipline in depth and/or
2) they need specific graduate training for the career they wish to pursue.

The decision to attend graduate school can be a difficult one. Perhaps you have been pondering some of these questions...

	Is entering grad school straight out of my undergraduate experience right for me?
	Is my motivation level genuinely high?
	Do I feel passionate about my particular field of study?
	Do I qualify for admission?
	Will my GPA qualify me for admission?
	Are my admissions test scores suitable for admission standards?
	Can I afford graduate school?
	Have I realistically computed the total cost of graduate school?
	Am I sure about the academic program and school I've chosen?
	Do I know whether the program is research-oriented or clinically-oriented? ?
	Do I know whether my career field requires a master's degree or a doctorate?
	Do I have enough information about the job prospects in the future for individuals with advanced degrees in my chosen field?
	Have I talked with recent graduates in my field and asked about their job-search experiences?
	Have I researched labor market trends for different career fields?

Our counselors are here to answer these and many more questions. Counselors can also refer you to specific library and Internet resources.
Make an appointment today!

Also, check out the Intellectual Entrepreneurship Program. It provides internship opportunities that allow you to find out what graduate study at UT is really like. The internship may include attending graduate classes, research, attending conferences, and lab experience. The program will help you find a mentor/buddy in your area of academic interest who will supervise the internship.