r/college • u/NaoOtosaka • Jan 31 '25

Grad school Undergrad and Grad

Is it easier/more favorable to apply to the grad program of a school you got your major in for undergrad? Like say, if I majored in psych at Cal, would getting into their psych program be any easier?

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u/harilyon Jan 31 '25

Yes, usually it’s “easier” to get in because they have your records already (personal information, transcripts, etc.), but it’s not like applying to a different one will be extra hard either (as long as your degree is accredited).

I’d just say you’ll spend less time with the registration if you stay in the same institution.

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u/NaoOtosaka Jan 31 '25

so its not like they'll see that your degree was from their school, and be more inclined to accept you?

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u/harilyon Jan 31 '25

They will be more inclined to accept you, but since not everybody who finished a bachelor’s is going to enroll in their graduate programs, they’ll have to accept students from other institutions as well. So even though they’ll prioritize your application, I think you won’t have THAT MUCH of an advantage unless the program is really competitive.

In the end, you’ll share classes with people from different universities. Pursue the career you want, in the place that interests you the most; and don’t worry about the rest. You’ve got this!(:

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u/NaoOtosaka Jan 31 '25

thank you!