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I find myself in quite the pickle this Decisions week: I have been accepted into both UC Davis and Claremont Graduate University - in different departments. For Davis, I have been invited to join the 2011 Education (Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition) cohort, and for CGU, I have been offered a chance to study Political Science. Quite the predicament. I received my MA in Rhetoric, but have done some political advocacy and outreach (and love it, which is why I applied to a Political Science program), but am more comfortable in the Writing and Rhetoric field. I am also concerned about finding work once I finish (my goal is to stay in academia) - that is, will I have better luck with a Political Science degree or an Education degree? I am leaning CGU, even though their funding package pales in comparison to the one Davis offered (a TAship and tuition remission, but only guaranteed for the 1st year). CGU, on the other hand, has only offered a small percentage off tuition, but I am enticed by the PolySci PhD. Any advice?

Let's say the term "pragmatist" works best for me.

Which do you think has the better program (American Politics/Comparative Politics)? I'd love to hear some opinions.

I must say: I do not think this is very ethical, nor do I think you will have much luck transferring out of your school (good luck getting the faculty to write you a letter of rec). I'm not sure what other advice there is to offer. I'm sorry.

Thought some of you nail-biters might want to know: Spoke with a representative from Annenberg who informed me that admissions for the PhD program were ongoing (and could go up until April). Hopefully this relieves some of you!