<p>If I already have a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, and I want to apply to another master's program in Applied Math, does having a master's degree hurt me? Would the school choose the candidate without a master's given two equal candidates?</p>
<p>it definitely won't hurt you, it actually helps you if u apply to the same school. You may not need to go thru the application process again (depending on the school too)</p>
<p>davidng1 - I agree and it can probably only help - you will be viewed as a dedicated student and learner. I have two Masters (MBA and MS in Finance) from the same school but did have to apply for each program...the degrees were five years apart. Currently, I am in a Masters in History program at a different school but according to the admission people, my previous Masters (even though in business and not the liberal arts) was a plus. I am older than the average Masters student and I plan to start a new "second" career with my History degree (and hopefully ultimately PhD). Good luck. You sound very motivated.</p>
<p>hey mass, i am in a similar situation. i have a MS in computer science and would like to go into the social sciences. can you describe more in details your situation and how you are dealing with the change?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>It can help, assuming the following 2 conditions are met: </p>
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<li><p>the field of the 2nd master is not a close area to the field to your 1st master. (For example, EE and CS are considered close areas, and I’d argue that EE and Applied Math are somewhat close areas too.)</p></li>
<li><p>your GPA from your 1st master is great (can’t be just average).</p></li>
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