How Much Work is expected in Grad School?

Question

I was accepted for Gradschool, and starting my Masters in Information Technology on Jan 8, and im a bit worried. I found out that I have to maintain a 3.0 GPA every semester and an overall GPA of 3.5 to stick in the program. Im taking 8 credits, this semester thats two courses. I was going for 12 credits initially. I generally do well on IT courses, but still im worried at the high standards. Undergrad was shitty, i did OK but I could have done better. So my question, what should I expect on the grad program? is it going to be back breaking study times? Also Im 23, and im not working full time. Im concerened on interact with older people, as im thinking some of them might have families and more mature. I feel like im a little bit immature and might stick out. I love participating in class, but i dont know if I should filter all my answers to make it sound "professional." Undergrad was real easy for me, i mean I felt like i didnt really do much to get a good grade.

Answer 1

I started my grad work when I was 21. There were lots of other young students in my classes as well as some older. It was no problem. Yes, you need to post a 3.0. But I think it is a good idea to just start with 8 credits, so you can get a feel for the study time needed to post that 3.0 and even better. Since you are not working full time, use that to your advantage. A lot of grad students have no life because when they aren;t studying they are working. You have a worthy and attainable goal, but yes.... it will take discipline on your part. Good luck.

Answer 2

I've heard that grad school is easier academically because you're basically expected to keep the 3.0 (at least), because below a B in a course is considered failing. At the same time, you might have to do additional work undergrads don't (ie special meetings with a prof, extra readings, etc.) Grad students also work, have families, teach or research.

Don't stress too much about it, but keep up your work. Talk with your fellow grad students. Meet with your advisor.

Answer 3

There is a reason the it is called Graduate work.
There is a reason there are less grad students than undergrads.

Yes, it is a more challenging load than your undergrad studies.
It is supposed to be.

When you interact with older people, just be yourself. I mean, don't go into details about the party scene, but behave comfortably and let your best attributes shine through.

One last thing, I am assuming it is just because you were typing quickly and not proofreading, but the spelling and grammar you used here is scary. I will go with the "you were in a hurry" thought. :)

Answer 4

I have two masters degrees (I'm only 27 too, proud of myself) and I have to say that I believe they were fairly easy, easier than undergrad because they are in areas that I love. Grad school doesn't have you taking courses outside of your major so its more concentrated and most people I believe do well because they want to be there. I think you will do just fine. :)

Answer 5

I found that I was expected to read 300 to 500 pages per credit. I wrote about 5 to 10 pages per credit. There was a lot of work, but it was much more interesting that my undergraduate program.

Answer 6

I basically achieved my first semester working in direction of my MSW. there is ALOT of examining of text fabric books and scholarly articles (to your many lit comments). At my college the 1st 3 hundred and sixty 5 days one would desire to do field training (an internship, unpaid) 2 days a week and the 2d 3 hundred and sixty 5 days we would desire to do it 3 days whilst taking training of direction. it somewhat is unquestionably lots of artwork and you may want to be concentrated. while human beings question me how grad college is I continuously say " lots of artwork." They continuously say "nicely it somewhat is to be predicted", no i could have never imagined it may be this lots artwork. it somewhat is close to impossible to artwork and bypass finished time. even inspite of the shown fact that i'm looking forward to the profitable occupation that i'd desire to have as quickly as i'm complete :)!

Answer 7

It depends on what you major in. I recommend Physical Education -- which is called different things at different schools. You'd have to do a lot more work in IT --especially since your question makes it look like you would have to make your way through remedial English.

Answer 8

When and if you get your masters.I wouldn't want to hire you.......regardless of your grades.

If you are worried about the amount of work and interaction with older people I don't think you're the type of person I want working for me.

Your work is your work - you do it because it is expected and you are being paid to do it. And in the world of business it is a given that you will someday encounter persons older than you.

It really seems to me that you are making excuses to and for yourself and trying to convince yourself not to continue with your education...........wrong headed to my way of thinking.........go for it and I'm sure you'll grow and mature and then those old people you're worried about will be soon be YOU.

Answer 9

For me, graduate school was similar to a full time job.

If you aren't working -- then you should be able to do it.