Is Grad School Right for You?

So, you're thinking about going to graduate school. Or you've at least entertained the notion long enough to be reading this book. So far so good.
But are you sure you want to go? Seriously. Graduate study is not for everyone. Sure, most master's programs can be relatively painless, one-year affairs, and business school is over in 20 months. Don't be fooled, though. Grad school is competitive, time-consuming, and, most of all, expensive. In short, a grad program is not a good place to go if you're just not sure what else you should do with yourself. Choosing the wrong program can swallow up huge chunks of your life. And remember, you don't necessarily have to go. To run a successful business, to name just one example, you don't need an M.B.A.