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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These discussions always focus on admit rates to PhD programs, rather than success in the PhD program. I'm a STEM prof at a research university and I have consistently seen the students from LACs, who had great transcripts, glowing letters, etc etc, struggle with the rigor and independence that is expected of a PhD student. [/quote] The Vanderbilt study cited earlier looked at this more directly than any other I’ve seen. Their conclusion was the opposite of yours, namely that LAC grads had less attrition and took less time to complete the PhD. They were also more likely to have been published as undergrads. The study had a limited scope (Econ PhD programs from certain schools over certain years), but it was thorough for that population. [/quote] Fair enough. But my observations are regarding a STEM field, not economics. [/quote]
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