Changing MSc graduation date

[stillhopeful]

Hello,

I've applied to this year's cycle knowing that I will be able to finish my MSc degree before June of this year. However, I'm contemplating whether to stay in the MSc program and finish my 2nd year if I don't hear back. My supervisor has already confirmed with UofT that I will be graduating before the deadline; though, staying an extra year will allow me to publish as a first author. 

If I were to reapply next year (just planning ahead, in case I get a regret), would my application be scored negatively because I did not fulfill my "promise" on the previous application? Will it hurt my chances of getting an interview? 

Thanks in advance!

[Panerai]

Hey ILCguy

I do not think it will matter when your new defence date is for the next cycle. I'm pretty sure everything will "reset". I'd just try and defend this year and if you get an R you can always go back to your lab as research assistant for a year. Even get paid too LOL. 

Cheers