What is going to grad school

What is grad school? Graduate school is where you earn an advanced degree after completing your four-year bachelor's degree, like a master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) or a professional degree like a Master's of Business Administration (MBA).

What is the point of going to grad school?

Graduate education provides students with more advanced learning in a specialized discipline or sub-discipline. Graduate school gives an in-depth understanding such that the student becomes something of an expert in the topic of study.

Is it hard to go to graduate school?

We've established that yes, getting into grad school is challenging, but the degree of difficulty varies dramatically depending on which institutions and programs you're considering—just as it does with undergrad. If you're looking at Ivy League or Ivy+ institutions, you can be sure it will be hard to get accepted.

Is graduate school different from Masters?

A graduate certificate typically takes less than one year to complete, while a master's degree will typically take one to two years, perhaps longer if you enroll part-time.

What is graduate school vs undergraduate?

Students who have earned their undergraduate degrees and are now pursuing advanced degrees are called graduate students. Unlike undergraduate studies, postgraduate programs occur at higher education institutes or universities. A graduate program can take 1-6 years to complete, depending on the field of study.