For starters, the student may have provided Dave with a much more detailed letter, in which he stated the specifics of his degree. The question may then have been abridged, to save on space and time.
Next, a graduate degree isn't necessarily required for many fields. The writer clearly didn't sound like he was pursuing business, medical, or law school, so additional schooling isn't required. Presuming he doesn't have some "fluffy" liberal arts degree, he's better off trying to enter the workforce now, and get some practical experience. He can start to save, learn about whatever discipline he enters, and think about what an advanced degree might enhance his resume.
Believe the "Gospel according to Dave" if you want to. Couldn't hurt--too much.
No, I don't take him seriously because he didn't even consider that scenario.
The question may then have been abridged, to save on space and time.
To construct such a hypothetical presumption is a discourse unworthy of this forum.
Next, a graduate degree isn't necessarily required for many fields.
Obviously not. Which is why it was crazy of Dave not to ask.
Presuming he doesn't have some "fluffy" liberal arts degree, he's better off trying to enter the workforce now, and get some practical experience.
Rarely is that true of technical degrees which are the bulk of the degrees worth having. There is so much lost facility along with a biologically slower learning rate at a later date that it simply isn't worth the risk.