You should definitely go to grad school directly after graduation. That way you won’t lose your academic rhythm.

Decide on what you want to major in in grad school. Then try to find a school with a good program that fits your overall needs and expectations. If you are looking for a top ranked program, US News & World Report is hard to beat, despite all the recent contorversy.

In general grad school is much more relaxed than undergrad. Student teacher ratios are smaller. You get more and better attention from professors. Grades are A’s and B’s on average. You have to work to get a C or lower.

What school you go to my be determined by your gradepoint average in college. Some schools have higher requirements. I went to teachers and asked them which school they would recommend. Then go to that school and see what the students there think of the program.

Good luck to you. Follow your dreams.

Anyway… I would assume you’re happy with whatever you’re majoring in. Let’s say you’re working towards a BS in English. You would want to choose a grad school that caters to your chosen major. You would want to pick a school that has high marks in their English department. Maybe look for a professional or school advisor to help you and to guide you. Do you research, and give yourself time to look for the perfect school.