How'd You Decide on Your (Top) Program?

[annieca]

Hi all!

Good luck and loads of patience to those who are waiting!

I was wondering how did you guys rank your programs? Other than looking at if professors specialize in your field (archives for me) how did you decide what was your top program?

Was it based on the professors? The classes? How long the program took?

Thanks!

[littlewing]

Mainly the classes and the ability to focus on technology. Because I think we're all going to need it. So maybe in your field you could pick a great archives program that also combines with a strength in digital libraries, something like that? Some of the schools are considered maybe a little behind the times and I was a little wary of that. I haven't applied to programs that are presitgious but they do have good tech options. And also OMG the cost!! Some of them are expensive. I tried to avoid that since the job market is a bit iffy.