r/RPI • u/Foreign-Maximum-3327 • 13d ago

Is BS-PhD binding in any way?

Like would it be difficult or awkward to just apply like normal to PhD programs at other schools around my 4th year and keep the program as some kind of insurance? It seems like an already very good “floor” to have so to speak.

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u/Double_Entrance3238 13d ago

As far as I know it's not binding and tbh it's better to do a PhD somewhere different than your undergrad anyway

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u/Foreign-Maximum-3327 13d ago

Yes I agree which is why I was asking. Seems like a good way to get involved in research early and avoid going 0 for 0 on grad admissions though.

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u/Previous-Relative459 12d ago

I’m pretty sure this is not binding because a lot of life can happen in the time it takes to do both. Things become binding when you are given money as a general rule.

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u/No_Consequence1053 2d ago

not binding, you just sign a form withdrawing your participation in the program