help needed

[elusivepaolo]

so i'm making a grad school ratings spreadsheet and i'd like some suggestions for more fields

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[demetria23]

hotness of students :P

[elusivepaolo]

a definite factor indeed. to be added forthwith. too bad most of my top choices are in england...

Having just done this myself, but for a different field...

[syracen]

... I'm not sure how much my criteria will apply... but if you're matched closely with a faculty member during your time at graduate school, seeing how publication-prolific they are (and in what tier journals in your field) will give you a good idea of their funding situation (externals from NIH or other organizations, for example... versus what they generate internally from the school itself) and their pacing (--like the research agenda category you have -- do they publish frequently every few years, or less commonly but consistently each year?) ... I don't know if your training involves an internship of any kind, but that's another thing I judge by (location-- what sort of opportunities are available-- but you kind of covered that under facilities) ...Looking at the social milieu of the other graduate students and other schools in the area is also a good idea, I think... as much as you can get a sense of it, anyway (if your application process involves interviews, then you have ample opportunity to figure that out then

Re: Having just done this myself, but for a different field...

[elusivepaolo]

i would definitely love to discuss this further. and you raised an important point with the frequency of publications, thanks darling!

[melsmarsh]

ranking of the program

[drachen_katze]

add to #8: Location (lots of concerts, proximity to Cat) ;)

<3
--Cat

[elusivepaolo]

i hope you're going where the weather is frigid cat dearest.

[mamkotke]

Factor in cost of living when considering funding.

Kasia