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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