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Register as pursuing a MA or PhD?

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:19 am
by aqzws
Hi all

(1) I am a first-year student in a joint MA/PhD program and was wondering if I select I am pursuing a "MA" or "PhD"?

(2) As a first-year student, would I put my undergraduate GPA or my anticipated first semester GPA?

Thanks

Re: Register as pursuing a MA or PhD?

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:15 am
by kbl2017
1)Apply for your highest degree level you'll have before your planned full time work start date. Also request the scholarship for the entire duration, don't expect an extension.

You get a slightly higher stipend if you're a PhD and it will change your starting salary.

2) I would put the undergrad one as you'll be asked to submit a transcript if I remember correctly. I think they also asked for a current semester one so they will end up with both.

Re: Register as pursuing a MA or PhD?

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:31 pm
by aqzws
kbl2017 wrote:1)Apply for your highest degree level you'll have before your planned full time work start date. Also request the scholarship for the entire duration, don't expect an extension.

You get a slightly higher stipend if you're a PhD and it will change your starting salary.

2) I would put the undergrad one as you'll be asked to submit a transcript if I remember correctly. I think they also asked for a current semester one so they will end up with both.
Thank you! #2 is a little disappointing since my first semester GPA as a graduate student will be 4.0 while my undergraduate degree GPA was only 3.29. But I think my research and experiences will carry my application so it should be fine.