Landing a job in today's academic job market is no easy feat. Is
graduate school the answer? This informed and candid book provides
anyone thinking about pursuing an advanced degree--and those who support
them--with the inside scoop on what to expect in graduate school.
Amanda I. Seligman helps potential students navigate graduate study--not
just how to get in but how to succeed once you are there and what to
expect when you leave. She weighs the pros and cons of attending
graduate school against achieving a sustainable work-life balance and
explains the application process, the culture of graduate school, and
employment prospects for academics.
This book guides readers through the ins and outs of graduate school,
and no topic is off limits, including
- qualifications and admission guidelines
- financial aid and graduate stipends
- meeting expectations and residency requirements
- coursework, theses, and dissertations
- degrees, jobs, and academic careers
- tenure, research, and peer review
- social life (will you still have one?)
Written in a question-and-answer format, Is Graduate School Really for
You? eliminates the guesswork. Whether you are considering applying to
graduate school, already enrolled, or would simply like to know more
about continuing your education, this is the book for you.
