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I am having a hard time choosing between the two programs I have narrowed it down to. One program seems stronger and is rated higher (top 15). I have a good research match in a productive lab. But the location is undesirable and I am moving with a spouse who is not keen on this relocation.
The other program is with a perfect research match who is well-known in her field. However the program is only mid rank (top 50) and does not seem as dynamic or well-funded as the other program. Yet, my spouse is keener on moving here On the other hand, because my mentor is well-connected, I wonder if that makes up for the lower rank of the school. But I still have concerns about the overall quality of my training there. Is it possible to get good training at any Tier 1 institution- or is there a lot of variability? Also, how important is reputation of your grad school in terms of subsequent career opportunities?
So, each program has its pros and cons and I'm not sure how to make a good decision. How are others deciding between programs? What criteria are you using to pick a program? Your feedback would be really helpful!
The other program is with a perfect research match who is well-known in her field. However the program is only mid rank (top 50) and does not seem as dynamic or well-funded as the other program. Yet, my spouse is keener on moving here On the other hand, because my mentor is well-connected, I wonder if that makes up for the lower rank of the school. But I still have concerns about the overall quality of my training there. Is it possible to get good training at any Tier 1 institution- or is there a lot of variability? Also, how important is reputation of your grad school in terms of subsequent career opportunities?
So, each program has its pros and cons and I'm not sure how to make a good decision. How are others deciding between programs? What criteria are you using to pick a program? Your feedback would be really helpful!