Advisor: Sometimes referred to as a major professor, advisors are faculty members who mentor graduate students through the graduate school process. The advisor/advisee relationship is probably the most important relationship a student will have in graduate school.

Cost-of-living: The amount of money it takes to live in a particular geographic area. Cost-of-living indices look at the costs of taxes, housing, food, transportation, and other necessities. 

Your relationship with other students: Many discussions of the social side of graduate study center around students' relationships with faculty, especially advisors. Without a doubt, faculty are important to your success in graduate school. However, many graduate students are surprised to learn that relationships with other students also predict success in graduate school and beyond.

1.  Consumer to producer:

That's right - no longer can you sit in the back and soak it up - or not.  You will be expected to learn - and contribute - with new thoughts, ideas, and concepts, synthesizing information and drawing original conclusions.

2. You'll need different study skills:

There are several questions that can help you determine if graduate school is right for you.

Is graduate school right for you?

Many SUNY Oswego students have considered graduate or professional school.  To achieve success at the graduate level, you need to give a great deal of thought to your educational and career goals.  Attending graduate school should be for the right reasons.