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  • 1.  Deciding to go to Grad School

    Posted 04-23-2021 20:57
    Hi there! I would love to hear from the BGS community how to decide to go to grad school. If you've gone to grad school, how did you decide it was the right time to go? If you are also considering it (like I am), are there any helpful resources or questions to ask myself before taking that step? 

    I'm looking forward to reading your responses!

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    Claudia Diaz Forde
    Washington University in St. Louis
    Philadelphia PA
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  • 2.  RE: Deciding to go to Grad School

    Posted 04-24-2021 10:13
    Cloudia,
    I didn't attend grad school until I was sure I could get my $ back from the expense of it. First grad school was PA school, 7 years post-undergrad. Then second grad (MBA) school was 12 years post-undergrad. I also was 'forced' to attend grad school due to career matriculation of moving from needing a BS to masters in order to stay employed. And second graduate degree was a bit of a 'force' as well, I lost my position secondary to elimination of the position.
    All encompassing and a thought-out process/journey is necessary. No matter what you decide make certain the pay is going to cover your expenses during the degree attainment process. Then as well make certain there is need in the future for your skills and degree within the field you choose to stay or industry you want to pursue/stay within. And to close, you need to make $ to support yourself without assistance....will your choices in your professional degree(s) make you employable, create value, and sustain you longterm?
    That is my experience(s) and thoughts from a veteran-professional in the healthcare industry.
    If I may help in any way, reach out. I am here to support your journey and process and growth.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-mills-1ba30258/

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    Laurel Mills, MBA
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  • 3.  RE: Deciding to go to Grad School

    Posted 05-07-2021 12:13
    I finished my MBA 49 years old. I have wanted to go since I was 22 but life overruled my wishes.

    The challenge with going later is there are far fewer years to recover from the cost of attendance and it becomes very difficult to recover lost income to attend full time as you get older and earn more.

    I spent 4 years nights and weekends in order to earn the degree while fully employed and raising three teens. It gets harder as life gets more full.

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    Matthew Harris
    Director Business Transformation
    Please Note: My Opinions are my own and do not represent the official position of
    Sacramento CA
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