Going to Graduate School to pursue a Ph.D. or Ed.D., is an important decision that should be made 'in conjunction with one's overall career and life goals' according to the Counselors at the Careers Services at Northwestern University. The time, money, and energy spent during the graduate program are significant. One needs to weigh the costs, both in dollars and time, against the benefits. The rewards can be many, if one's going to Graduate School for the right reasons. They suggest numerous questions that one needs to ask, before beginning the year-long application process to Graduate School. Click on the link above for more.

According to Nyquist and Wulff, 'A review of recent national studies on doctoral education reflects consistent recommendations across studies. Three themes that strongly emerge are: Current graduate education does not adequately match the needs and demands of the changing academy and broader society; there is a lack of systematic, developmentally appropriate supervision for many who are seeking careers that require or benefit from the attainment of a Ph.D.; and there exists a growing concern about the high level of attrition among doctoral students'. Click on Recommendations from National Studies on Doctoral Education to read more about this and surf other great links.