Programs Quitting MS to accept another PHD offer

[seaturtle]

I'm in a 5-year BSMS program.
I'm thinking of applying to PHDs in my 4th year.

On apps is it OK to say that I will only finish the BS portion and quit my MS if I were to accept a PHD offer?
Or is this bad practice?

I'm considering doing a direct PHD instead of finishing my MS first and then going to another school.
On the other hand, I don't want to withdraw from MS now because I'm unsure of what PHD offers I may get.
Thanks for all the help.

 

[seaturtle]

bump ^.^

 

[Caramon]

Finish your masters. Deffer enrollment in any PhD programs by one year.

 

[Andy Resnick]

Interesting question. Here, the 4+1 degree description states that the BA/BS requirements are satisfied at the end of 8 semesters. Furthermore, the program claims that graduate courses are introduced during the 4th year, in effect advancing the start of graduate school. So conceivably, if you dropped out after 8 semesters you should still have earned a Bachelor degree.

That said, our 4+1 programs are geared toward students who are *not* planning on getting a PhD- the terminal master's is sufficient for their career goals, and thus a shorter program is an advantage.

I would discuss the matter with your academic advisor or equivalent to make sure you understand the rules and see what makes the most sense.