tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584926327962176062.post1998115999071891205..comments2023-11-20T03:51:59.777-08:00Comments on Unraveling the Mystery of Economics PhD Admission: Does the Ranking of a University matter: Decision of Application yearChandan Jhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04481881522720721054noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584926327962176062.post-46926715340567725012011-05-03T17:52:37.508-07:002011-05-03T17:52:37.508-07:00It's very hard to answer this question. But I ...It's very hard to answer this question. But I guess it's a combination of all those factors. It's certainly harder compared to other low ranking universities, taught by influential people have both effects- you are perceived to be better by others and you indeed learn more and become inspired if you constantly interact with them. <br />Top 10 programs, if you survive and pass out, gives you a better job guarantee. Since ultimately a PhD is all about your research so having a PhD from a university ranked below 150 is also valuable if you work hard and manage to write good papers and dissertation.Chandan Kumar Jhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407200430912516728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584926327962176062.post-89088099617191965982011-05-02T12:35:37.637-07:002011-05-02T12:35:37.637-07:00i was just wondering about the top ten programs ar...i was just wondering about the top ten programs are they just a wow effect or is it substantially harder to achieve your PhD from there than for anywhere else? or is it the fact that your taught by influential people that makes your degree better than that of other universities...basically my question is what the difference between the top 10 programs and say the 11-50 best and those below 150??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com