No, taking 5 years in itself does not have a negative affect on your application to graduate school – especially if the reason was that you changed majors (it is pretty common for people to do a 9th semester if they change major late in their college career).

Does GPA matter for grad school after working?

Back to the short answer: Yes, GPAs matter. Study, work and write accordingly. But remember: A number is just a number.

Is graduate school a lot of work?

Graduate study, especially at the doctoral level, is like an apprenticeship. Instead of sitting in class for a couple of hours a day and then being free, grad school is more like a job that occupies all of your time. You’ll spend a great deal of your time working on research in your advisor or mentor’s lab.

What did I do in the four years since graduation?

I mean, I didn’t go through four years of school and graduate… but I’ve worked at three different companies, met new people, have been living with my boyfriend for over a year, and desire a different kind of night life. So if you’re in the same boat as me, feeling like you haven’t done much since graduation, you have.

Do you still go to grad school after graduation?

You’ve entered the real world. Even if you’ve been in grad school since graduation, you’re not an undergrad anymore. And if you are working, think back to how it was for you when you just graduated. Getting that first break into real life isn’t easy.

What kind of job can you get After graduation in the UK?

Almost half of those who have graduated in the last five years in the UK are in non-graduate jobs for which they are overqualified and underpaid.

What did you gain from being a college graduate?

You’ve gained relationship experience, whether it’s been good or bad. Chances are, you haven’t been single and celibate for the entire time you’ve been a college graduate. You’ve most likely had some experiences (dates, crushes, break ups, Tinder meet-ups gone astray, cheating scandals, etc) that have brought you, well, experience.