graduate school - Great College Advice https://greatcollegeadvice.com College Admission Counseling Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://greatcollegeadvice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/758df36141c47d1f8f375b9cc39a9095.png graduate school - Great College Advice https://greatcollegeadvice.com 32 32 NYU: Thinking of Going to College in a Big City? https://greatcollegeadvice.com/blog/new-york-university-are-you-thinking-of-going-to-college-in-a-big-city/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:48:43 +0000 https://greatcollegeadvice.com/?p=9666 Going to college in a big city like New York can be exciting! Hear about how going to college in a city can enhance your learning by taking advantage of all the opportunities but also be aware that it can be a little overwhelming for some students.

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Summary:
During a recent visit to New York City, Cara stopped by New York University to talk a little bit about what it means to go to college in a big city.
Hear from Courtney, a graduate student at New York University, about some of the ways she feels that going to school in New York City enhances her educational experience and prepares her well for a career in the future. As a student studying fundraising and grantmaking it is a perfect place for her field.
Cara explains that there are many benefits to going to school in a big city like New York. It is an exciting place filled with opportunities for research, internships, museums, theater, and much more. However, it is important to consider what kind of student, and learner, you are because for some students it may feel a bit overwhelming and easy to feel lost in the crowd. New York, and NYU, are big places so while it can be easy to get caught up in the thrill of going to school in an exciting environment make sure that you will feel comfortable there, will know how to seek out the opportunities that will be at your fingertips, and also how to ask for help when it is needed.
 

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]]> Why You Should Not Pursue a PhD: An Infographic https://greatcollegeadvice.com/blog/why-you-should-not-pursue-a-phd-infographic/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:34:35 +0000 https://greatcollegeadvice.com/?p=7401 PhD students in the US have it rough. The path to getting a doctorate is not easy--and it may not be worth the trouble.

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]]> For certain technical professions—engineering, architecture, accounting, dental hygiene, physical therapy—the choice of major is indeed essential for entering the field. But beyond those, the choice of undergraduate major may have surprisingly little bearing on career competitiveness.

Medical school is the most striking example. While students must complete science prerequisites before applying, their actual major can be in the humanities or social sciences. The MCAT has been redesigned to include knowledge of sociology, psychology, philosophy, economics, and even politics. Some medical schools actively recruit students who have pursued majors outside the sciences because, as the Great College Advice Family Handbook puts it, “being a good doctor is not just about being a good technician: one must also be an ethicist, a psychologist, a communicator, and a good business person.”

Law school accepts students with virtually any undergraduate major—a biology major is just as welcome as a political science major.

Journalism has shifted dramatically. Many editors now prefer to hire journalists with substantive majors in economics, business, foreign languages, or sciences rather than a journalism degree.

Jamie Berger frames this in terms of how rapidly the world changes: “The jobs or professions that are the most lucrative today may not be so tomorrow. Think of the computer programmers trained in the 1980s and 1990s who found their jobs outsourced. Think of the rise of social media and the decline of newspapers.” Today’s graduates will have not only many different jobs in their lifetimes but likely more than one career. This is why Great College Advice emphasizes preferences, personality, and aptitude in choosing a major—not just targeting one narrow field.

If you need assistance on career exploration as part of the college admissions process schedule a free consultation with our admissions team. Let’s make sure you’re applying strategically, not just broadly.

Since 2007, the expert team of college admissions consultants at Great College Advice has provided comprehensive guidance to thousands of students from across the United States and over 45 countries across the world. Great College Advice has offices in Colorado, New Jersey, Chicago, North Carolina and Massachusetts.  

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