educationGrad School
#RI-6a6b0f3f·7 months ago·
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“Decided not to attend grad school”
What Actually Happened
Got accepted into 5 film MFA programs, but declined due to personal life problems and burnout.
What I wish I knew
"To consider my mental health and burnout before committing to grad school"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Weigh the pros and cons of grad school carefully and prioritize self-care"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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education Category
293
education decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
25%
of education decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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