You’ve done the applications. You’ve waited (and waited). Now the decisions are starting to come in and you start wondering: Where should you actually go?

In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, the team, with the help of our new VP of Client Success Morgan Hager, pulls back the curtain on what really matters when choosing a law school or medical school, beyond rankings, Reddit threads, and well-meaning family opinions.

From research infrastructure and career services to alumni engagement, student services, campus vibes, and even commute realities, we break down the factors that shape your day-to-day life and long-term outcomes.

We talk candidly about:

- Why “research opportunities” and “career placement” don’t mean much without asking the right questions.

- How Student Services and Career Development can make—or break—your experience.

- The power of alumni networks and what disengaged alumni can signal.

- Why visiting campus and doing a real vibe check matters more than you think.

- How being favorable (yes, kind and professional) can quietly open doors.

If you’re staring at acceptances, waitlists, or silence and wondering how to make a smart, human decision, this episode gives you something productive to do while you wait.

Because the best school for you isn’t always the highest ranked one. It’s the one where you can thrive.