djgoldma Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I'm just curious if there are any statistics how how many studets actually fail their comprehensive exams...across all programs. I am applying to many programs, and although I know what I want, I often think it worst case scenario. Do many people fail their comprehensive and qualifier exams ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCG Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I guess it depends on your perspective of "many" and which field you are interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EconMist Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I think about 50% drop out after the first year at some schools. I don't know if it is because they fail the exam or because of other reasons. It could be both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlalier Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Stat for Northwestern last year: 17/39 dropped....first year core exam..this is what I've heard..but since NW gives out the toughest core exams nationwide...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgoldma Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Really..Im at NWU now for masters biotech...didnt seem that bad :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesthetic_ascetic Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Isn't Stanford notorious for this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
economicus Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Isn't Chicago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EconMist Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Actually, I have heard that the professors at Chicago won't even take you seriously until you've passed your prelims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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