Listing other schools you are applying to

[prospectivegrad1]

Hey all,

Some schools ask what other schools and programs you are applying for in the application form (although this question is not required). Does anyone know what they use this information for? Would it look "bad" if I listed 9 other schools?

 

Thanks!

[Warelin]

This will not have any impact on your application. Schools mainly just want to know who their "competitors" are.

[Edotdl]

Yeah I applied to 10 programs and usually chose like 5-6 to list that were the most related. They just use it for statistics and stuff. Some programs also email you when you turn down their offer asking which program you chose over theirs.