tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post5797497198957566624..comments2023-09-29T06:09:21.089-04:00Comments on Ask a Manager: applying for a promotion vs. going to graduate schoolAsk a Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05281942480230532899noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-59060033549469653652009-04-16T08:54:00.000-04:002009-04-16T08:54:00.000-04:00Not to be a downer, but unless it's the school's o...Not to be a downer, but unless it's the school's official policy not to hand out financial aid until the summer (a few very bureaucratic schools are like this), it is likely you are not getting any non-loan aid if you haven't heard about it by now. Professional programs usually offer no aid whatsoever because they assume the degree will bring you significantly more income after graduation and you'll have no trouble repaying student loans.<br /><br />Also, are you 100% sure that a master's WILL get you better job opportunities? As in, the degree will guarantee you a good job with good pay, even in this crap economy? If not, do not take loans to go back to school.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00718112236359369771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-40082258341573942002009-04-16T08:36:00.000-04:002009-04-16T08:36:00.000-04:00I agree with AAM, especially with regard to her pr...I agree with AAM, especially with regard to her preference for work over school. I have found that the best candidates are the ones who have had significant work experience before grad school; they get a lot more out of the experience. Candidates with a master's degree and too little work experience often have a harder time getting a job.Kerryhttp://www.cluewagon.comnoreply@blogger.com