<p>I'm an undergrad who has lots of research experience. And because of this, I'm assuming it will be easier for me to get accepted to top schools' M.S (science) programs. However, I really don't want to be too much research oriented. M.Eng is what I really want to do. So here's my question: should I apply for M.Sc and then transfer to the same school's M.eng program? Is that even possible? Let's say I got into stanford's m.sc program. After one month can I just go up to them and say this is not I want to do can you switch me to your other program?</p>
<p>I know it sounds a bit sneaky but I'm really considering it:) any suggestions will help me a lot!</p>
<p>You should apply for the program that interests you. Usually, M.Eng programs have lower admission requirements than M.S. programs, so if your intent is an M.Eng, your best bet is to apply directly. </p>
<p>I’ve never known someone to transfer. I guess it’s possible, but you have to apply for it and the school can reject the transfer. I could especially see this happen if the M.S. is funded and M.Eng is not. The department wouldn’t be happy about giving you a semester of free tuition when, as an M.Eng student, you would have paid.</p>
<p>Is having lots of research experience better for MS or MEng? </p>
<p>I’m asking this because my GPA is not stellar, and I want to make a very good use of my research experience when I’m applying for masters. And I really don’t care too much about whether its MS or MEng.</p>