Each year many Hamilton College seniors are faced with the choice of going to graduate school versus entering the workforce. Between 16-23% end up going directly to graduate school.
Before you jump into the application process, it is critical that you engage in a bit of "introspection" and answer for yourself the following questions.
| What … | specifically, what is it that I want to study? |
| Why … | is graduate school necessary at this point in my career? |
| When … | is the best time to attend? Immediately or in 2-5 years? |
| Where … | are the programs that best meet my specific career goals and for which I will be competitive? |
| How … | will I pay for my advanced education? |
Once you have given careful consideration to the above questions, the following information will help you through the application process:
Grad School Planning Timeline (from Peterson's)
Identifying Graduate Programs
Taking Standardized Tests
Finding Financial Aid
Writing a Personal Statement
Recommendation Letters
