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Originally Posted by gebodupa
In Physical sciences, the situation is horrible for undocumented. First, the acceptance to a really good program is ridiculously hard because of the competition. So, obviously you are already at a disadvantage. Some schools will tell you straight up that if you do not have work authorization in the US they will not admit you.
Second, when you get in, you might get a tuition stipend but they will expect you to work for your living stipend as a TA or RA. There is no way around it, being a PhD. student is closer to having a job than going to school anyway. There are like 2 fellowships given every year, but they are virtually impossible to get since everyone expects you to already have the standard stipend. You either have to study or work in the lab all the time so there is no way to work outside part-time either.
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I have added a list of PhD fields in order of difficulty of entry at the bottom. I know it is nearly impossible to get a full ride for Med school. However, most of the physical sciences will pay for your entire PhD program if you are pimp. As a matter of fact, there is a lot of money floating around for mathematics, physics, and engineering (I've come across a lot of scholarships for Latino engineers); this is specifically true in private schools. Shit, I wish that were true for economics. Now if you are only looking to get a Masters, be ready to pay for the program out of your own pocket as most grad programs reserve their money for PhD students. As far as having to work in labs and so forth, we should be so lucky to have such opportunity to gain experience and prospective LOR by well known researchers. PhD programs are difficult to complete, you literally become a slave for 5 to 6 years (not the 4 that people say). In addition, it takes a shit load more to get into a PhD program than into a masters. So make sure you know what you want to do before you try to swim with the big fish...
PhD Fields in Order of Difficulty of Entry
1.Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics
2.Economics
3.Electrical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
4.English, Philosophy
5.Mechanical Engineering
6.Psychology
7.Earth Sciences, Material Science, Political Science, History
8.Civil Engineering
9.Industrial Engineering
10.Anthropology / Archaeology, Art History
11.Theology, Sociology
12.Communication
I'm sure criminal justice must be the easiest to get into. lol
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Year arrived and age at time of arrival: 1989, 8
Education level: Two Master's (Econ and Math); Can't afford a PhD.
DACA: I was too old by 5 days.
Expanded Daca: I should be good now.
Bitter? Optimistic