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Thank you for replying! 1. I do agree that a two year program will prepare me more for my application, but only under the same circumstances. I have no idea how other factors may influence my PhD application later. 2. I have contacted professors in both programs and they are both willing to let me do research with their group during my MS. 3. I just refer to the astronomy field, considering the information I have got, maybe not so accurate. In Brown there are 3-4 professors doing research concerning astronomy and in NU there are like, 20. I thought it was an important judgement... I really want to get some new and detailed information, though. 4. No scholarships, but I guess one/two years are both fine to me, so I didn't consider financial things. Some friends asked me to go to NU because they considered its program more competitive and if I fail in applying for PhD this fall, I can still try next year and gap. Still confused actually... I really have to make up my mind and analyze carefully. I hope I may find a deciding factor and choose without hesitation. Many thanks for viewing my question and replying!

failed in getting admitted to PhD programs this year but got two master admissions; astronomy field The physics master program in NU requires only one year, which means I have to apply 8 months later. According to the situation this year, I don't think I'll get chances for PhD. In Brown they require two years, but it seems that the astronomy research at Brown is not as good as that in NU, and I heard that students easily got admitted to their master program. I still want to apply for PhD in astronomy. Where should I choose then? I have to make my decision this week. Many thanks!!!