"length of program" question

[TwirlingBlades]

Hey everyone! Sorry if this is a really dumb question. In my PhD application, it asks the length of my bachelor and master programs. My UG was a 4 year program, but I completed it in 3 years. Do I still write "4" for the number of years? There is a section that asks for the month/year that I started and ended the program, which would let the reviewer know I completed it in 3 years. Is this correct, or would I put 3 years in the "length of program" box?

Thank you!

Edited December 28, 2017 by TwirlingBlades
clarity

[TakeruK]

You can ask the department you are applying to in order to figure out what they want. I would guess you should write 4 years. But you could also put 4 years, put the dates corresponding to the actual time in program in the right place but then also add a note to say that you finished early (most applications allow you to add notes).