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In response to "who *pays* for grad school? -- nm" by the emerald city loves mandy lane

starts to raise hand, then reconsiders -- nm

Posted by TaurusII Mar 11 '09, 12:46

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Don't worry, Taur. Every time you go to the strip bar, you're paying for someone's grad school. -- nm - Mop Mar 11, 12:50 1
- *feels relieved* -- nm - TaurusII Mar 11, 12:52
well, full-time grad school. part time obvs is OOP, but full-time? you can almost always go for free. I mean, *I* do. anyone could. -- nm - the emerald city loves mandy lane Mar 11, 12:47 16
- Dude, not everyone is as smart as you. I paid for it. -- nm - Max Mar 11, 12:52
- Yale wants 80 grand for the MFA graphic design program I was looking at. -- nm - lileve Mar 11, 12:50 6
  - right, but that's *yale.* set your sights lower, work your ass off, and shine at a different school. -- nm - the emerald city loves mandy lane Mar 11, 12:54 3
    - seriously. brand name schools are overrated. look for a program that succeeds on its merits that complements what you're looking to do with your life -- nm - znufrii Mar 11, 13:02 1
      - (and I mean overrated as a whole. I'm sure there are a number of programs at brand-name schools that actually do live up to the hype) -- nm - znufrii Mar 11, 13:04
    - True. I would shine if I worked my ass off. -- nm - lileve Mar 11, 13:01
  - And how much will they give you to take it? -- nm - TaurusII Mar 11, 12:52 1
    - I have not even considered applying yet. -- nm - lileve Mar 11, 13:01
- It really depends on the program. the high-profile ones have so much demand they can get students who can and will pay for the privilege. -- nm - znufrii Mar 11, 12:48 7
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    - this is true, but certain schools also act as status symbols and know they will attract a certain level of applicant they will tailor their fellowship - znufrii Mar 11, 12:59 2
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        I'm smart enough to know I wouldn't want to go to grad school. -- nm - znufrii Mar 11, 13:05
  - right right. but if your goal is "decent program for free"? you can totally do that. -- nm - the emerald city loves mandy lane Mar 11, 12:50 2
    - Depends on the type of program I'd think, but as a general statement, you're probably correct. -- nm - znufrii Mar 11, 12:55 1
      - I lived it. maybe it'll be more competitive now that more people are trying to go, but diversity initiatives at schools are huge. - the emerald city loves mandy lane Mar 11, 12:56

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