Is going to grad school expected?

SemperParatus
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:42:12 +0000

Something like 75% of Amherst alumni do end up going to grad school within six years of graduation. That still leaves a fair number of graduates that never go back to school, and even those who do return to school usually spend some time working first.

I don’t get the impression that Amherst “expects” anyone to go to graduate school. Certainly, top companies recruit directly from Amherst and you would have no problem finding work in a consulting firm or wherever straight out of college. I think it’s more like, Amherst students tend to be the type to want to get PhDs and higher degrees.

I think, Amherst sincerely encourages the best path for you personally, whether that means attending grad school or finishing at a BA. I know it sounds corny.