Hunk in Grave: I think my state will be like your name after i actually start Phd program. I mean it is a long process and getting application itself seem very dreadful. after zalim posted, i went online to see some of the top universities and their students and after reading their bios and profiles, i felt like Phd for me seem just a never possible dream with my present qualification and also my knowledge on the subject. What are those people made up of, i do not understand at all. Well, my interest of Phd is kind of cross between sociology and business strategy that impacts it and hopefully i will find a good enough university to do it. But i have time i think. My question to those who did maters in one uni and Phd in another, did you guys took a break in between to work for a year under OPT, before doing your Phd or did it straigt away and could you also share the application process a little bit and help me. I have almost a year left of my Masters and i am in a dilema whether to work first or do my Phd straight away. Really appreciated your comments and hope that you will give more valuable suggestions. thanks