WWS Undergrad vs. Grad

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<p>I'm not sure how many of you actually are familiar with both undergrad and graduate studies in WWS but I was just wondering which one you guys think is stronger.</p>

<p>That sounds like a very stupid inquiry. I guess what I want to know is if it's worth going to Princeton simply for WWS Undergrad (allowing that one gets in) or if going to WWS as a graduate is just as good.</p>

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<p>To answer your question with any sort of specificity, we would need to know what your career goals are and what other options you are considering (i.e. worth it compared to what). Both programs are extremely well regarded.</p>

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<p>^^ That's a great point. I've recently been toying around with the idea of going into politics so I was thinking whether going to Princeton for WWS Undergrad was "imperative" or whether I could go somewhere else for Undergrad and just apply to WWS for Grad School...</p>

<p>This is perhaps a bit premature though.</p>

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<p>If by politics, you mean you want to run for office, then no it's certainly not imperative that you go to Princeton for undergrad or grad school. Being a successful politician unfortunately depends much more on saying the right things and having the best image than having the best ideas. If instead you want to work for politicians, then you should get the best education in public and international affairs that you can. The Wilson School is a fine place to do that. I guess I'm still confused as to what you're hoping to get out of an answer. Do you want reassurance that you don't have to go to Princeton for undergrad to be successful? If so, then the answer is undoubtedly yes. That being said, an undergraduate degree from the Wilson School will give you a leg up in the jobs available to you directly after college.</p>

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<p>^^ Yeah, that was basically what I was asking. The reason why I was asking was because Yale has been my number 1 school for a long time now. However, when I started to seriously look at Princeton (instead of believing all the stereotypes) I found it to have amazing programs and to be a great school. However, for some reason, I think I'd still be more comfortable at Yale than Princeton. So I was wondering whether it would be beneficial to give up comfort for Undergrad program. Hopes that makes sense.</p>

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<p>What you need are placement statistics for Yale, Princeton, and Princeton-Wilson School at the top three consulting firms, and unfortunately I don't have them. That's the industry in which an advantage might possibly exist. I have heard anecdotally that Wilson School grads are very heavily represented at McKinsey. But honestly, I don't think you should make your decision based on this. Yale and Princeton are incredibly well regarded. At that level of prestige, employers are going to place much more emphasis on you as an individual applicant, not on how your school stacks up. If you feel think Yale is a better fit, then that's where you should go.</p>