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DismalScientist · 10-12-2006, 02:16 PM

Hi guys,

I am applying to a some applied econ programs and also some pure econ ones. Some of the programs have both the Master's and Ph.D. programs to which you can apply. My ultimate goal is to get the Ph.D. at these programs, but they state on their websites that they fund M.S. students as well. As my profile becomes more qualified for the masters and since I can't attend without funding, I was thinking that I should apply to the M.S. first? What do you guys suggest? Should I go ahead and apply for the Ph.D. or should I apply for the M.S. stating in my SOP that my eventual plan is a Ph.D.???

Thanks
~DismalScientist

10-12-2006, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
DismalScientist Let's Go Hokies! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 192	Which Econ Program: MS or Ph.D.? Hi guys, I am applying to a some applied econ programs and also some pure econ ones. Some of the programs have both the Master's and Ph.D. programs to which you can apply. My ultimate goal is to get the Ph.D. at these programs, but they state on their websites that they fund M.S. students as well. As my profile becomes more qualified for the masters and since I can't attend without funding, I was thinking that I should apply to the M.S. first? What do you guys suggest? Should I go ahead and apply for the Ph.D. or should I apply for the M.S. stating in my SOP that my eventual plan is a Ph.D.??? Thanks ~DismalScientist