What's the BEST Strategy If You Don't Get into Graduate

Multiple Choice

What's the BEST strategy if you don't get into graduate school the first time you apply?

A) Abandon the plan. Competition will only be worse the following year.
B) Reapply to schools that have a closer match with your qualifications.
C) Reapply to the rejecting schools with an appropriate appeal.
D) Take it as a clear sign that you should head into the workforce rather than try again.