Decision Support: Should I Pursue a doctorate?
Deciding whether or not to pursue a doctorate is a significant step that deserves careful consideration. In addition to academic qualifications, personal interests, working style, motivation, and long-term career goals all play an important role in this decision. To support you in this process, two self-assessment tools are available.
Selbstcheck Promotion
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The short DRS self-assessment provides you with initial, low-threshold guidance. Selected questions allow you to reflect on how well your expectations, interests, and circumstances are fundamentally suited to a doctoral program. The test is particularly suitable if you are still in the early stages of orientation and/or would like to gain a quick overview.
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The detailed online self-assessment test offered by the Berlin University Alliance goes into much greater depth. It highlights various aspects of doctoral studies, such as motivation, working style, resilience, personal circumstances, and career goals. The evaluation provides you with detailed feedback and can serve as a basis for further discussions or in-depth self-reflection.
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Both tools are designed to support self-reflection and do not replace individual advising. However, they can provide valuable insights to help you make a more informed and deliberate decision about whether pursuing a doctorate is the right path for you.