Masters or PhD?
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Masters or PhD?
I'm working on applications to grad school, preferably in Astronomy or Astrophysics, and intend to eventually get a PhD in one of these. But when applying, should I apply for the Master's program with the intention of getting a PhD at the college, or just apply for the PhD program?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't Phd admits are harder to come by? At least in a place like Stanford, the Phd entrance is way more competitive than the MS entrance. So, is it better to still apply for a Phd , or is it better to make what may seem to be a smarter move, and apply for an MS, with the intention of following it up with a Phd.......
I don't see how that's possible since Stanford appears to be one of several schools where you can't even apply for a MS in physics.
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/physics/ac ... sions.html
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/physics/ac ... sions.html