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Congratulations and glad to know that I'm not the only one facing this (happy) dilemma! I'm also offered 18k scholarship by Chicago, but no funding from Columbia. I have heard that Chicago MAPH is a very rigorous program in terms of the quality of coursework, and am not opposed to the idea of a Humanities degree with a focus on art history. I guess one of the biggest differences between the two is that Chicago MAPH means one very intensive year of coursework and research, while Columbia's program has two years with a summer in between. I am still debating but obviously I need to make a decision very soon. Do you have a preference now?

@anonymousbequest Thanks for your input I also noticed that, from the listing on the WUSTL's website, almost all of their MA students in the past went into their PhD program, which I actually consider as something that could be beneficial if I want to get a PhD degree eventually (unless I don't want to stay at the school for it). It's hard to choose between the two, but I guess it's fortunate that I have the choices.

Hi everyone! I'm new to Gradcafe, and this is my first time to create a topic here! I'm applying to MA program in art history, and my long-term goal is to get a PhD in art history. I am very fortunate to be accepted to the MA programs of UMass-Amherst and Washington University in St. Louis, both with funding. I like both programs for their intimate atmosphere because of the small graduate student body, and both programs have professors that I would love to work with. I feel it very hard to make a choice between the two. I wonder if anyone could provide me with more information about the two programs? How well are their graduates placed to PhD programs and museums/galleries?

I also wonder about Columbia MA! What do people think about Chicago MAPH vs Columbia MA?