The school I went to is a notable state university, and they have the degree program that I would like to pursue. I left there on a good note, so getting back in shouldn't be a problem. But I generally see people getting their master degrees at different institutions from their bachelor degrees.
2007-01-01 06:04:26 · 12 answers · asked by jit bag 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It is not really frowned upon, but there are good reasons for students to choose a program at a university different from their undergraduate university.
1) Grad schools are chosen by department ranking. That means that graduate students are trying to get into the best program possible. If your school's program is among the top ten in the nation, then that's a good reason to apply there. But also make sure to apply elsewhere, because...
2) Students choose their graduate programs by weighing the reputation of the faculty, and the financial support offered. You want to study with scholars with international reputations in your SPECIFIC field of interest. (Consider their methodology as well as their area of focus.) So choose programs by FACULTY, and then, by level of support. Support takes the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. These offers usually carry full tuition remission as well as a small living stipend. So, you are looking for the program that will give you the most support, and then weigh your offer against the reputations of their faculty.
Bottom line: Select schools by reputation, and by specific faculty. Apply to several schools. Follow the money.
2007-01-01 16:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At Idaho State University it was frowned on by most of the colleges in the university. The reason being, you've already been exposed to the experience, beliefs, and skills of the instructors there during your undergrad schooling. And, the idea of grad school is to increase not only your training and educational skills, but to increase your scope and diversify the ideas and values in your field, which comes by coming into contact with NEW and different mentors/professors. In some colleges there, it was mandatory to go to a different school...college of fine arts was a case in point.
2007-01-01 06:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily bad, but in several fields it is more difficult to get into the graduate department in the university where one received their undergrad degeree. This is probably because there are many talented students and many people do often apply to their undergrad for grad work. The department then has to be more selective about who they accept.
2007-01-01 06:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by jdphd 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I heard somewhere that it is. I don't know why, but if you check out your roster of professors, most of them went to different universities...crazy I know. My theory is that it makes it look like you actually did some research for your Masters program rather than just falling into what you knew.
2007-01-01 06:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about every subject, but in the sciences, generally, yes. You want to go somewhere else, to get out and get new ideas and make new connections. Also, the school you graduated from is more likely to accept you again when no one else would - it looks like you couldn't get in anywhere else.
2007-01-01 06:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It only matters if you want to pursue a teaching position at that same school. No one will frown upon it, otherwise.
2007-01-01 06:06:41 · answer #6 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on your degree, but I do think it would give you a broader perspective to get your grad. work from another school and different professors.
2007-01-01 06:21:35 · answer #7 · answered by chameleon 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No -- it isn't a problem. Most universities don't hire their own PhDs -- but undergrad to grad is usually OK.
2007-01-01 06:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it does not matter. If you are happy with the quality of education at your school then go for it.
2007-01-01 06:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best plan of education for all students is researching for the right planner for themselves.
2007-01-01 06:10:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋