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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. [b]I was admitted to a top-5 doctoral program based largely on my prestigious UG degree, I believe. I had a related degree  but had done little to no work in the field to which I applied. I sincerely doubt I would have been admitted, much less fully funded, otherwise.[/b]

Depends on the kid. My more brilliant child would more likely thrive at a smaller LAC. If he really wanted to attend HYPSM, I'd support it but I doubt he will. Too soon to tell for sure with my younger child, but I suspect he will not be interested in the grind necessary to be competitive for admission.

For the right kid, I do think it is a fabulous experience and very worthwhile academically and professionally. Is it necessary to become highly successful? No. Anyone who truly excels at a T-50 school has a good shot at top grad school programs.[/quote]

Hate to burst your bubble, but my kid from a teensy no-name college got accepted to a top-5 doctoral program, fully funded, with no experience in the field. [/quote]

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