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I currently have offers from 2 PhD programs (I'm trying to make a decision so I can notify the programs ASAP. One is a great fit, but is not a Carnegie R-I (top tier research) graduate institution. The other is an OK fit and IS an R-I university. I'm research oriented, but I don't know how much the R-I status could make or break me when it comes to applying to post-doc/faculty positions in the future.
One of my professors told me that it would look better coming from an R-I school. Another professor said that, unless I want a faculty/post-doc position at an R-I school, it may not matter.
Anyone have a sense for how important this factor may be? I really want to be marketable for post-doc positions coming out of my PhD program and faculty positions thereafter. The non R-I school, however, is perfect fit and my mentor got her PhD and had her last teaching position at R-I universities.
I would welcome any advice so I can get this decision made!
One of my professors told me that it would look better coming from an R-I school. Another professor said that, unless I want a faculty/post-doc position at an R-I school, it may not matter.
Anyone have a sense for how important this factor may be? I really want to be marketable for post-doc positions coming out of my PhD program and faculty positions thereafter. The non R-I school, however, is perfect fit and my mentor got her PhD and had her last teaching position at R-I universities.
I would welcome any advice so I can get this decision made!