Before deciding whether to go to graduate school, you need to determine not only whether it's what you need for your career but also whether you can tackle the admission requirements. Career counselors caution that you shouldn't go back to school for a master's degree in business administration or any other master's degree just because you want another check mark on your resume. You really need to know your career path and who your employer is or might be. Career counselors at Kansas City area universities agree. Don't let your level of experience be far outweighed by your level of education.
Requirements are as varied as colleges and universities.
Call the admissions offices and ask for an admissions packet. As you start the application process, work smart, such as asking your undergraduate school to send several transcripts to the assorted schools. If three of your schools of choice require recommendation letters, ask that the same letter be sent to each. Some require essays. Most do, however.