Hello everyone,
So, I've applied to various PhD programs in English. Given that my undergraduate major is in Physics, I did not get into any PhD program. However, I got into a few MA English ones, including U of Chicago (MAPH program), George Washington U. etc. Unfortunately, I got funding only from an unranked program, which offers only a terminal MA . I'm hesitating to accept that school's offer because I'm worried that going for an MA in an unranked program will decrease my chances of getting into a good PhD program. Yet, I'm not sure I want to take on a loan to fund myself through, say, U of Chicago's program.
I was wondering what are your thoughts on the importance of ranking for an MA program? Also, in your experience, is it worth it to take a loan for a Master's degree when you would go on to a PhD afterward (i.e., will not be earning money right after the end of the MA)?
Thank you!