experience with co-terminal degree

BillysDad2014
Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:42:20 +0000

We heard about RPI’s “co-terminal” degree program. It goes something like this - student combines bachelor’s and master’s together starting junior. At end of 5 years, student receives both bachelor’s and master’s degrees (no bachelor’s at 4th yr). The pros are 1) kids get their master’s in 1 year (could happen normally, but not always); 2) undergrad financial aid (need + merit) is carried for 10 semesters (doesn’t stop at 8 semesters, but won’t go beyond 10 if student falls behind).

Question - if student is a high flier, it looks like they’re cut out of applying for a master’s with high merit award. Anyone with experience in the program have comments?