will going to a slighty higher ranked school (ucsd) give me a better chance at getting into a good graduate school than going to a slight lower ranked school (ucd)?
2007-04-08 15:41:34 · 5 answers · asked by seeingstars 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Ranking does matter -- especially if you want to get a job at a top company or go to graduate school.
However, the difference in ranking between UC-Davis and UC-San Diego is minimal and will not affect your chances of getting into graduate school.
In fact, since SD is a beautiful place with lots of things to do and Davis in in the middle of nowhere, UCD may be a better choice because of the lack of distractions.
2007-04-08 15:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To tell you the truth, I went to a crappy undergrad institution. Well, not that bad, but not as good as either UCSD or UCD--I had mine completely paid for, so I took the deal with the money.
ANYWAYS, I'm graduating this May and going onto graduate school in fall. The grad school I'm going to is ranked in the top 10 in the program/department that I am going for. I had a choice of 7 schools that I got into--all ranked in the top 10 for the program I wanted. So really, it's more of what you make of your experience than just where you go. That is especially true if you do plan on continuing in school. I could see how the reputation of the undergrad school could matter if the person planned on just getting a bachelor's and then getting a job, but since you are going to graduate school, no, it really doesn't matter too much. As for me, my grades/test scores/internships/research experience was enough to make me competitive with those from Duke, Yale, and Harvard.
Just make sure you take advantage of opportunities wherever you go--internships, volunteering, etc. Also make sure to keep your GPA as high as you can, because that has proven to be more important to grad schools than the GRE (at least for me, it has). Good luck!
2007-04-08 15:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by J1 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Looking at the U.S. News & World Report rankings, you're talking about the difference between a #8 ranked public and a #13 ranked public. In terms of perception and quantitative quality measures, the schools are not going to be vastly different. If you're planning to go to grad school, what matters more than the school you got your undergrad degree at is your GPA when you graduate and test scores (e.g., LSAT, GMAT, MCAT). Go with the school that you like more or consider going to the one that has a higher ranking in the program you want to major in.
2007-04-12 04:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by taracomp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends not on the ranking but the program offered by either school and how links into to graduate school plans - grad school depends on many factors -grades GRE/GMAT scores outside work and interests and your statement of purpose - think about where you want to be and then decide if the school will get you there
2007-04-08 15:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by rowanwagner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ranking doesn't matter so much as how good their department is. That will matter much more to the graduate school.
2007-04-08 15:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋