Which Type Of Advanced Degree Is Best For Me?
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This quiz will tell you if graduate school for you and hint at which programs you should consider.
- 1.Does the thought of being in school for 4 more years scare you?
- A.
Of course, I'm sick of school already.
- B.
I could do two, but not sure if I could do four more years.
- C.
If I'm studying something I love I could spend 7 more years in school.
- D.
No, I could spend four more very focused years in school.
- 2.Do you have feel that you have no other career options besides Medical, Dental or Pharmacy school?
- A.
Yes, those are the only careers in science that make money.
- B.
No, but my parents really want me to go into something professional and well respected.
- C.
Of course I have options. I'm exploring new things everyday.
- D.
I have options, but I know the degree I am getting now won't help me reach my goals.
- 3.Do you know what your short and long term goals are and how a graduate degree can help you achieve them?
- A.
Not really, I just don't think I'll be able to get the job I want right now.
- B.
Of course, a graduate degree is the only way.
- C.
I'm not too sure what my goals are, but I know I love a certain discipline.
- D.
I can't even decide what I want to eat for dinner. Long term goals are too much pressure.
- 4.How do you feel about living in poverty?
- A.
- 5.Do you need a break from school?
- A.
No, I need a divorce from school. I could never come back to school and be perfectly fine.
- B.
I enjoy being in school and am excited to learn more.
- C.
School is painful, but not pain no gain.
- D.
If I'm in the right program I could put in a few more years.
- 6.Will career related work experience help you become more sure about what you want to do?
- A.
No, I'm pretty sure I know where my passions lie.
- B.
Yes, it will also make me more competitive for graduate school.
- C.
Yes, I need to see what else is out there.
- D.
Work experience will help confirm that
- 7.Are you comfortable initiating and carrying out independent research?
- A.
Nothing could scare me more. I love science, but research is not for me.
- B.
I like working with people, I could conduct research with people.
- C.
Research doesn't pay enough for me.
- D.
I love working independently. I can't wait to be in charge of my own education.
- 8.Have you talked to a career counselor?
- A.
What's a career counselor?
- B.
Yes, we're on a first name basis.
- C.
Yes, career counselor and academic adviser and a possible research mentor.
- D.
No.
- 9.Do you want a higher salary?
- A.
Yes, and I want the title to go with it.
- B.
Of course, but if I do what I love the money will come.
- C.
Yes, right now.
- D.
I want to make money, but I could wait a bit longer to make the real big money.
- 10.Do you desire to be a leader in your field?
- A.
Yes, and superb research will help me become one.
- B.
Yes, through advocacy and health education.
- C.
No, I just want to be employed.
- D.
I just want to find something I love doing. It doesn't matter if I am a leader or not.
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