Deciding Where to Attend Graduate School
If you receive more than one letter of acceptance, you will now need to make your final decision on where you will attend. If you are accepted by your top targeted school, the decision might be easy. However, if your decision is not straight forward, spend some time collecting more information and weighing the pros and cons of each program. You may want to visit the institutions where you have been accepted. Discuss your options with individuals you trust to provide sound advice. Ultimately, this is a personal decision involving many factors that only you can rank in importance.
| PROGRAM-SPECIFIC FACTORS: |
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| Program’s research and your interests match |
| Respect of the school, program, and professors |
| Outcome rates for graduates |
| State-of-the-art capabilities |
| Degree requirements |
| Financial assistance |
Qualitative Factors
In addition to the program-specific factors you considered when researching graduate schools, you may also want to consider some of the following qualitative factors.
| QUALITATIVE FACTORS: |
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| School location |
| Program culture |
| Expectation of school/work hours |
| Health insurance options |
| Cost of living |
Let us know your Post-Graduation Plans
Please notify us of your decision by completing the graduation and career outcomes survey sent by Engineering Career Services the survey can also be found on the Reporting Post-Graduation Outcome Data page.