November 2, 2001

Graduate Students Need to Compare Many Factors in Universities' Offers

To the Editor:

It seems obvious to me that the more support a university provides (be it benefits or stipend), the less time a student spends worrying about how to make ends meet ("Stipends Are Key in Competition to Land Top Graduate Students," September 28). This, in turn, leads to a better ability to focus on that all-important research. Therefore, increased support isn't just good for the student; it's also good for the adviser, the department, and the institution. (Some of this

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