TIPS ON DECIDING TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL
From the UniverstiyDecisions.com Decisions Center
Are you ready to go back to school?
• Consider the follow factors… – Are you ready?– Is your family ready?– What should you study? – Will earning a degree help you achieve your goals?
Why do you want to go back to school?
• Is it to… – Change careers? – Earn more money? – Finally get your degree?
• Write down your main objective for getting your degree.
What type of degree do you want?
• Is there something you’re specifically interested in?• Are you looking for a degree to enhance your current career?• Do you have aspirations that you want to seek out through
classes? • What is something that you would enjoy doing on a daily basis?
– If you’re not sure, start with a few exploratory classes and look into what you want to do.
Analyze your options…
• Will going back to school be worth the time and effort?
• Be realistic…– Will you still be able to balance your schedule?
• Write down the adjustments you will have to make in order to go back to school.
– Evaluate short-term and long-term goals.
Get excited about your decision!
• New opportunities will unfold with your new education– Begin to think about things you have wanted to
accomplish but haven’t been able to.
• Make sure you are prepared– If there are other goals that are more important than
getting your degree, wait on going back to school.
• If the time feels right, review the previous pointers to see if you’re ready to pursue a degree
How do I get started?
• Visit UniversityDecisions.com to research and consider…– Schools, colleges, universities and career training
programs– Degree programs – Online and campus-based learning
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