Some students pursue post-graduate studies merely because they lack a sense of direction.
They see it as a way to put off dealing with a career choice and a job search. Graduate study should not be a postponement of the inevitable entry into the working world, but should be clearly related to your career and life goals. The graduate degree should be important to entry into or increasing your opportunities in a particular field. The decision about whether or not to attend graduate school is an important one. It is absolutely essential to specify and clarify your goals regarding graduate study before applying.