I have a masters. I‘ve heard that my chances of entering a top program are hindered due to the masters. Any truth to this?

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If your masters is not an MBA then it doesn't matter. I've noticed that schools don't care much for ptherasters degrees for some reason.

Um. No? Not at all. Tons of schools love candidates with other grad degrees. But it does depend on your age. If you’re 33+ then the case becomes a bit more challenging

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