How Can You Tell If You’re Ready for Grad School? Watch This Before You Apply

🎓 Wondering if you’re really ready for grad school? In this video, I’ll walk you through how to tell if grad school is the right move — or just a way to escape burnout, confusion, or pressure. Whether you’re applying for a master’s, PhD, or MBA, these 5 signs will help you figure out if grad school is the right next step — or if it’s time to pause and reassess. 👀 In this video, you’ll learn: – The difference between moving toward something vs. escaping – How to evaluate if a program actually fits your goals – What financial and emotional costs most people overlook – Why “feeling stuck” is not a good enough reason to apply – What the strongest applicants all have in common 🧠 This is real talk from a former professor and admissions committee insider — no fluff, no sales pitch. Just clarity. 📌 Free Resources Mentioned: – PhD Application Timeline: https://admit-lab.com/phd-application-timeline/ – CV/Resume Blueprint: https://admit-lab.com/the-ultimate-grad-school-resume-blueprint/ 🎯 Need help building a smart, strategic grad school application? Book a free consultation → https://admit-lab.com/free-admissions-consultation/ #GradSchool #MastersApplication #PhDAdmission I'm Philippe, founder of Admit Lab and former admissions committee insider. I've helped hundreds of applicants get into top grad programs — and taught them how to navigate those programs with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 🎓 Want a step-by-step strategy you can follow at your own pace? Explore The Grad School Prep Community for expert guides, real examples, and monthly live sessions: https://patreon.com/AdmitLab 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tips on: – Writing standout SOPs – Interview + funding strategies – Avoiding application pitfalls – Thriving in grad school — not just getting in 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Grad School Shuuld Not Be an Exit Strategy 02:40 Do You Have Clear Goals? 03:36 You've Done the Math and the Mental Check 04:46 Your Resume is Admissions-Ready 05:28 You've Talke to Real People in the Program 06:58 You're Focusing on Fit 08:03 You’re Ready to Let Go of the Wrong Program 08:49 You're Ready to Handle the Application Process 10:21 Conclusion