“There is no top.  There are always further heights to reach."

~ Jascha Heifetz

Level Nine:  Decide on Graduate School 

Depending on your career field, Graduate or professional school may help boost your chances of landing your dream job.  In some cases, it may even be mandatory.  If you're considering graduate school, check out the resources below to learn more about admissions, testing, cost, and much more.  If you're still not sure, schedule an appointment to speak with a career advisor about how Graduate school may help your career.

Peterson's Education Center

Information about colleges, universities, professional schools, graduate programs, distance learning, study abroad, financial aid, test prep and career exploration.  Peterson's provides all the information you need to decide on and prepare for graduate school.

The Princeton Review

As one of the most well-known names in higher education and test prep, The Princeton Review offers a wealth of information on Graduate school decisions.  Their website includes a list of Graduate School Pros and Cons, Test Prep guides for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT exams, hints for choosing the right graduate school and information on securing financial aid.

Graduate Records Examinations (GRE)

Passing scores on the GRE may be required depending on the graduate school and programs you are looking at.  Educational Testing Service (ETS), the company that creates the GRE, offers information about what to expect and how to prepare for the GRE.

Gradschools.com

The Student Information Section offers an excellent Graduate Student Handbook, an online workshop for writing a graduate school application essay and tips for improving your chances of acceptance.

USF Graduate School Admissions

You're already a Bull, right?  So don't forget to check out the graduate programs offered by USF! 

Certified Public Accounting Exam & Info

The State of Florida provides information about the fees and requirements to sit for the CPA exam as well as exam dates.  The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy also provides information about the exam content, fees and score reporting.

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