Need Everyone's Help! Can Someone Verify This???

juillet
Sat, 22 Aug 2015 01:25:55 +0000

1. It depends on the program, and I wouldn't say "easier." The acceptance rates for many graduate programs are lower than the acceptance rate for undergrad programs at the same schools, but that's because graduate applicants tend to be more self-selecting. For example, you wouldn't apply to the Stanford economics PhD program unless you already had great grades and GRE scores; you'd select yourself out. Many programs also have more stringent upfront requirements than an undergrad program - like Columbia's MPH programs that require 2 years of work experience.

2. No.

3. Depends on the program. For PhD programs in academic fields, it's standard to get a full funding package - tuition and fees paid, health insurance covered, and a living stipend. That's common in some academic MS programs in the sciences, too. However, for many professional programs and for academic MA programs in the social sciences and humanities, it's very difficult to get scholarships - and some universities flat out don't provide them at all.

4. It depends on the university and the field. For example, in my field, if a Stanford or Michigan undergrad decided to attend Stanford or Michigan for their PhD that would be a completely understandable choice - those are top 5 programs in the field. Likewise, if a UCSB undergrad who wanted to study stereotyping and discrimination chose to stay at UCSB for grad school, that would be an understandable and excellent choice. But if your program is mid-ranked or low-ranked for grad school, or not a good fit for your research interests, it's better to switch.