The Impact of Part-Time Study on Grad School Admissions

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The discussion revolves around the implications of being a part-time student on graduate school admissions, particularly focusing on master's and PhD programs. Participants explore how different programs may evaluate candidates based on their study status.

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether being a part-time student adversely affects grad school admissions.
  • Another participant suggests that generally, being part-time should not negatively impact admissions but advises checking specific program requirements.
  • A participant mentions considering top programs like MIT and Stanford, indicating a focus on prestigious institutions.
  • It is noted that while part-time study may not be an issue for master's programs, PhD programs often require full-time enrollment for at least a year, with some students managing full-time work alongside full-time study.

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Participants express differing views on the impact of part-time study, with some suggesting it may not be a significant issue while others highlight potential requirements for full-time status in PhD programs. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall impact on admissions.

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Would being a part time student adversely affect grad school admissions?
 
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In general, no. But you may want to check out the specific program(s) you're interested in for the admission requirements and a description of how potential candidates are evaluated.
 
I'm considering top programs in general like MIT and Stanford.
 
It depends I think. For your masters, probably not. But for your PhD, most schools will allow you to go to school part time to some extent but at some point you will need to be a full time student for a year at least when going for a PhD. Most of my fellow students work full time while going to grad school full time.
 

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