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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child is a junior and I'm wondering how much your undergrad school matters if you are planning to go on to get a Ph.D.  - If so, what  specifically does matter in college selection? [/quote]

GPA extremely important. Plus prior research experience.

So, a top (4.0) student from U of Oregon will do better than a 3.8 kid from Harvard. Top SLACs will have faculty more involved with their students, more research opportunities, mentoring etc. All of which helps too.[/quote]

Tenured prof at an R2.  'Research experience' as an undergrad can be pretty useless in some fields.  We look for very high grades in the major and the highest possible levels of coursework, meaningful related work and growth in the field (think summer programs), high test scores (they are a predictor in my discipline), above-level writing skills, and a strong and realistic line of reasoning connecting the potential PhD with career goals.  Prior teaching experience is a plus, as is already having a master's before applying for a doctorate.[/quote]

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