What other grad schools are you applying to?

[txyogagirl]

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Any advice on how to answer this question I keep encountering on apps would be much appreciated.

 

[callmecrazy]

Any advice on how to answer this question I keep encountering on apps would be much appreciated.

It's not a trick question; just give them the honest answer. They know that (usually) their school is not the only one you are applying to.

 

[txyogagirl]

I don't feel like they'd ask the question unless they were digging for something. If I have the option of not answering the question, should I leave it blank?

 

[psu17]

I'm guessing they are looking to see what characteristics you are looking for in a school and if the other schools you are applying to match up to such characteristics - and not that you are applying to their school for an undesirable reasons

and yes, you should answer the question

 

[callmecrazy]

I don't feel like they'd ask the question unless they were digging for something. If I have the option of not answering the question, should I leave it blank?

IMO, answer the question. I don't know what they could possibly be "digging for". I would actually assume they ask it more for statistical reasons, seeing what other schools they are competing with in terms of drawing in strong applicants.