{"id":2654,"date":"2019-06-25T10:40:57","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T15:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abound.college\/gradschool\/?post_type=advice&p=2654"},"modified":"2023-04-24T14:31:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T19:31:59","slug":"how-to-find-the-right-graduate-school","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/abound.college\/gradschool\/advice\/how-to-find-the-right-graduate-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find the Right Graduate School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Attending graduate school can open up a world of opportunities. More and more employers are looking for post-graduate degrees as a minimum requirement to even be considered for a position. In other words, there\u2019s a reason people are saying, \u201cMaster\u2019s is the new Bachelor\u2019s.\u201d Depending on your field, a graduate degree may be required or strongly encouraged in order to get a relevant job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting the application process for graduate school is exciting, but it does not have to be overwhelming. Our goal is to help you take a few key action steps to narrow down your choices and select the right graduate program for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose a path.<\/b><\/h3>\n

What are you interested in studying? The first step is to find the area that will be the best fit for you. Your undergraduate degree likely provided an overview of a particular field\u2014do you plan to continue your education in the same area and become an expert? Research the industries you are considering and try to narrow down your focus. By getting a glimpse of what professionals in your potential field actually do in their day-to-day lives, you might even be able to cross out some options right away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make a list of schools.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Start with around 20 schools that offer the program you are interested in. <\/span>Abound: Grad School<\/span><\/a> is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that will help you narrow down your choices without feeling overwhelmed. We have already done a lot of the research for you and only feature schools that we are confident in ourselves\u2014start <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> and see if any of our schools offer the graduate program you are looking for! This is the time to cast a wide net. You don\u2019t want to waste any time on schools without the degree you want to pursue, but you also don\u2019t need to spend too much time considering rankings or other specifics. The purpose of this step is simply to get an idea of what may be available to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Steps<\/a><\/p>\n

Narrow down your list using <\/b>The Four A\u2019s<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/h3>\n

We have created a standard that is a good reference for you to use when you\u2019re ready to narrow down your list. If a program doesn\u2019t have the qualities that are non-negotiables for you, omit it from your pursuit right away.<\/span><\/p>\n