zerozircon

For those still looking for housing, the community housing page has been extremely helpful.

I never received a decision from UW. I decided to go to another school, but I find it extremely inconsiderate that after spending time and money on an application, they would not even let me know about my admission status.

If you've signed, then you have to go. Best of luck!

I did too, and I declined their offer a few days ago...

Do you guys have any suggestions on how to write a letter that declines an offer?

Any opinions on UCLA vs UT Austin?

Any suggestions of places within walking distance that are cheap (less than $1000 per person)?

@Windmills It should be in your offer letter- the letter you got when you were accepted

To current grad students- what types of things do you wish you had known/ asked when you were deciding what school to attend? Thanks!

@geophys UT's prospective student weekend was a few weeks ago, so they should begin sending out the second round of acceptances soon as people turn down UT. Good luck!

Oh, I thought you were a regular MS student, and my advice was directed at that situation. Best of luck!

@Windmills When I visited, they told me that MS students defend. If you've been accepted/ waiting, you should email your potential adviser to get the details.

Has anyone heard anything from Arizona or UC Davis?

There is a grad student in my department who did his undergrad in anthropology (he is doing a PhD in petrology now). He took a year off and took a bunch of geology and science/ math courses. I think that would be the best IF you don't get in.

Anyone going to UCLA's prospective student weekend? Any advice from previous attendees?