Research vs Industry Experience: Impact on Top School Admissions

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When considering pathways to top graduate schools, research experience at the undergraduate level is often viewed as more impressive than industry experience. Engaging in research can enhance critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and provide valuable insights into academic work, which are highly regarded by admissions committees. While industry experience offers practical skills and networking opportunities, the depth of knowledge and analytical skills gained through research can significantly strengthen a graduate school application. Therefore, for those aiming for top schools, prioritizing research opportunities is advisable.
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What will be better among these two if i want to join the "top schools" after undergraduation?- First college will provide me research opportunities at undergrad level and the second college will have one semester in industry but does not provide research opportunity at undergrad level.

So what will be more impressive - research experience or industry experience if iwant to do MS from one of the top schools?
 
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jd12345 said:
So what will be more impressive - research experience or industry experience if iwant to do MS from one of the top schools?

Research.
 

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