by Larry » Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:51 pm
I think that if you are comparing folks with equivalent degrees in equivalent fields from equally prestigious institutions than yes, with similar backgrounds, an on-board date that is sooner will be more attractive.
Those are a large number of equivalents... Probably what you really need to know is that the Sponsoring Facility that will (potentially) pick you up is not paying your scholarship.
I think that if you are comparing folks with equivalent degrees in equivalent fields from equally prestigious institutions than yes, with similar backgrounds, an on-board date that is sooner will be more attractive.
Those are a large number of equivalents... Probably what you really need to know is that the Sponsoring Facility that will (potentially) pick you up is not paying your scholarship.