Rockerpennylane

anything on UT Austin? I met one bitter Austin alum (did her masters) and she said the dept is a little draconian and doesn't give two cents about the Masters students.

I'm wondering if MA programs are worth it myself. I would have to go through this ridiculous application process all over again AND it will add 1 to 2 MORE years to the already long Phd program. Is it worth it? Also, how important is the advisor in this whole thing? Will he or she make or break your career?