Panel Discussion: When and What to Study, Part 2

Part 2 of a panel of graduate admissions representatives giving advice about deciding when to attend graduate school after spending time in the working world and choosing the right program for you. Recorded during the summer Washington, D.C. Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good hosted by the American University School of Public Affairs. Part 2 contains the following questions: # 0:00 Considering the economy, should I go straight from undergrad to grad school or work for a few years? # 4:00 You said social life of a school is important but many people tell me they are too busy in school to socialize? # 7:20 Talking about public health, is it better to have a specific career path or to come in more open minded? # 9:10 What advice to you have for someone with lots of interests looking to go to grad school? # 11:05 What is the difference between doing non-credit courses and doing adult education courses in the workforce? # 13:20 Are admission interviews prevalent when applying to grad school? # 16:30 Do you have a recommended schedule for the application process? For more information on the Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good: http://www.idealist.org/gradfairs