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THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:
The Ultimate Showdown: Grad School vs Professional Experience.
Please bring your minds, but leave any weapons or blunt objects at home.
: If you are looking to succeed via the traditional route in your career then grad school is a must. Many Director level and higher positions ...MoreIf you are looking to succeed via the traditional route in your career then grad school is a must. Many Director level and higher positions require a gradate degree to even be considered. Furthermore, Grad school gives people who aren't social butterflies a means to make great connections with other professionals.
On the other hand, with Web 2.0 becoming the standard instead of the "new thing", it is certainly possible to forge your own career path and forgo the grad degree. 106 weeks ago
Jeannie Chan: Actually, Seth just repeated a fairly commonly held POV. It's generally agreed that unless you go to a top school (some defines that as top 4, ...MoreActually, Seth just repeated a fairly commonly held POV. It's generally agreed that unless you go to a top school (some defines that as top 4, some top 5, some top 10, some top 30. I don't think anyone defines it outside top 30), it's a waste of money. Waste of money in term not only tuition, but also opportunity cost in term of lost income. But, if you get financial assistance, that also helps the equation. (Some field requires an MBA to advance...) 106 weeks ago