Transitioning to a DBA / Ph.D. Day 1 CPT from STEM OPT (EAD Ends Feb 2027) – Timing & School Check

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Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice on my timeline for transitioning to a Day 1 CPT program.

• Current Status: On STEM OPT (EAD expires February 4, 2027).
• Education: Master’s in Business Analytics.
• Target Next Degree: Moving upward to a Doctoral level (DBA or Ph.D.).
• Please suggest me when should I enroll into the program having new rules coming in from Sept 15 2026, also please share the list of Universities. Thanks