This portion of the undergraduate application requests information regarding the applicant’s anticipated level of educational attainment. For instance, an individual applying to a four-year university might indicate that they intend to earn a bachelor’s degree, while someone pursuing graduate studies would select a master’s degree or doctorate. The choice should reflect the applicant’s genuine academic ambitions at the time of application.
Providing an accurate response to this question offers admissions committees valuable context for evaluating an applicant’s long-term academic goals and commitment to higher education. It assists institutions in understanding the applicant’s potential trajectory and how the university’s offerings align with their aspirations. Historically, this field has evolved from simple checkboxes to more nuanced options that allow students to articulate specific degree types (e.g., MFA, MBA, MD).
