CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
GRADUATE SCHOOL QUESTIONS:


Your Motivation - What are your reasons for wanting to attend graduate school? Are your reasons sound or are you delaying the job search? Is it essential to entering a desired profession?

The Program - Does the emphasis of the program suit your educational goals? Should you have work experience before seeking a graduate degree? What kind of financial assistance is available?

The Faculty - What is the depth, diversity and availability of the faculty? Does the faculty represent a variety of points of view toward the discipline? Review faculty publications to see if their interests compare with your own.

The Facilities - How extensive are the library, laboratories, training and research facilities? How current and accessible are they?

The Students - Is the student body diversified? What is the geographic representation? Do students frequently fail to complete the degree? If so, why?

The Quality - Establishing the quality of a program is rather difficult. Consult with the faculty within your department or check with people within the profession.

The Future - Are graduates successful in finding employment? What kinds of positions do they accept? What assistance can the institution offer in the job search process? You may want to talk with current students about their plans after graduation.