<p>I'm a CS M. Eng, but I've decided I really want to get my PhD. How hard is it to make the jump (is the PhD program alot more competitive)?</p>
<p>Also, any tips on how to improve my chances?</p>
<p>what is this CS M(echanical?). Eng(ineering?)</p>
<p>I think he is in the CS Masters of Engineering Program, the 5th year plan</p>
<p>whats CS? college of science? isnt there an engineering school?</p>
<p>Sorry, CS = Computer Science and M. Eng. = Masters of Engineering (1 yr program that I'm doing part time).</p>
<p>computer science. duh...i cant believe i didnt think of it. i was so preoccupied with "M. Eng." (im majoring in mechanical) that i overlooked the obvious</p>
<p>sry i cant help about your topic</p>
<p>good luck</p>
<p>My information on this is quite dated. However, my recollection is that admission to one of the PhD programs is night and day different from admission to the MEng program. I recall seeing stats to the effect that fewer than 10% of applicants are admitted to the PhD program. It might in fact have been far fewer than 10%. Back in my day, the standards for admission to MEng., in terms of class ranking/ GPA anyway, were nowhere near what the PhD programs required.</p>
<p>The obvious step is to talk to your advisor about it.</p>