The single most compelling reason for pursuing a graduate degree is your ultimate career goal.  Generally speaking, graduate school is for those who wish to teach, do research, specialize in a particular field of study, or seek career advancement or promotional opportunities.  Be sure you fully investigate the projected employment market for your field when considering a graduate program.

To assist you in your search, we've compiled a list of resources to help you determine if grad school is right for you, how to choose a grad school, testing information, tips to prepare you for admission, and more. 

Is Grad School Right for You?

• • Testing the Water: Are You Ready for Graduate School? by the Princeton Review
  • How Do I Become a Good Candidate for Graduate School?
  • 50 Things To Know Before You Choose a Graduate School

 

How to Choose a Grad School?

• • Unsolicited Advice, Part Deux: Choose a Grad School
  • Choosing a Graduate Program
  • Peterson’s – Your Comprehensive Guide to College Information
  • Find the Best.com/Education
  • SJSU Pre-Law

 

How to Apply to Grad School?

• • Getting Into Graduate School 101 by Northeastern University
  • GradSchools.com Resources

  

Testing Resources

• • Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
  • The Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
  • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
  • Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
  • California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
  • California Single Subject Assessment for Teaching
  • Praxis
  • Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA)
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)