Guide Includes Advice on Prepping for Grad School, Funding Your Degree and More
BOSTON, MA – StudentAdvisor.com (http://www.studentadvisor.com), the leading college reviews resource for students, parents and lifetime learners, today published a free graduate school guide for students – Pursuing a Graduate Degree. In today’s competitive work environment, many adults at various stages in their career may be considering pursuing a graduate degree to attain a competitive edge. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for workers with graduate degrees is lower than those without and their median weekly pay is higher.

Among the features included in the free Guide to Pursuing a Graduate Degree:

o   5 burning questions for a new grad student
o   Tips for returning adult students
o   A look at today’s hottest fields
o   Choosing the right school
o   Funding your master’s education

The guide also provides advice for individuals that need to finish their undergraduate degree with insights into the benefits of on campus and online programs. In addition, the guide outlines the many steps of the financial aid process, from filing a FAFSA to applying for federal grants.

“Attaining a graduate degree can be a great way to accelerate your career, boost your earning power and broaden your world.  We’ve created this guide to prepare students to make a decision about whether pursuing an advanced degree is right for them,” said Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-Chief of StudentAdvisor.com. “It’s never too late to continue your education. Whether you finished your undergraduate studies two, ten, twenty or more years ago, you can still turn your bachelor’s into a master’s.”

Key Facts:

• StudentAdvisor.com today published the free Guide to Pursuing a Graduate Degree
• Digital magazine offers facts, tips and advice for anyone considering pursuing an advanced degree
• The guide offers insights into the processes of choosing a major, choosing a school, and applying for financial aid
• StudentAdvisor.com is the leading education comparison resource for students, parents and lifetime learners

Resources:

Free Guide to Pursuing a Graduate Degree: http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/graduate-degree-guide

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