Grad school can be a terrific way to gain industry knowledge, career advancement and a financial bump. But it’s also expensive, time-consuming, and not always necessary.

In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share a unique framework (the WNC Framework) for deciding whether graduate school is the right option for you. We also discuss alternatives to grad school that might still get you exactly what you want.

What You'll Learn

• The benefits of graduate programs
• The drawbacks of graduate programs
• What the WNC Framework is and how to use it to decide if grad school is worth it
• Real-life scenarios and examples of people who went to grad school and a) loved it, and b) regretted it
• Alternatives to grad school that still get you what you want

🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode website   (with transcript)
• SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)
• SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)
• Episode 71: Task Management and Grad School Overwhelm
• Episode 57: 20 Tips for Balancing School and a Part-Time Job
• CGS Report
• AACSB Report
• Investopedia Report

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