Toast

I've finished mine up, and in hindsight, the writing was the hardest part-- if you're really paying attention to what you're saying, not just writing to get it done, your defense should go smoothly. The defense is nerve-wracking, of course, but it was much easier and less intense than I imagined. I was very very nervous going in, because I did a mixed methods approach, so I was planning on getting hammered in my data collection/analysis... I pictured my committee scoffing at my findings or tearing my research apart liberally-- but they were very professional and polite, and they asked really targeted questions. I did pick my own committee, though, which may not be the case at some schools. Worst case scenario, if I hadn't have passed, they'd let me defend once more before telling me to retake the thesis hours. I don't know if your institution is the same, but at least theres a comfort to knowing that one mishap isn't the last straw at some schools.

Hello, everyone! I've been lurking for a while, but this is my first chance to say hello! Congrats to everyone on some really great news and good luck on upcoming news! I've currently been accepted to UT-Austin, Utah, and Missouri, but I'm still waiting on Ohio University. I've heard back from every other program, and I'm about an inch from calling it a loss. Does anyone have any news? On another note, I really want to visit Utah but it may not be financially viable-- does anyone here have any experience working with their students or faculty? They were my first choice, because I research ability in communication, so their faculty fits my research well, but I'm a big fan of community... and I hate the thought of accepting without meeting anyone or experiencing their department.

DO NOT ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS1) Click quote on the most recent acceptance list.2) Delete the quote messages at both the top and the bottom.3) Find the school of interest on the list. If it is missing, add it in alphabetical order.4) Write your name next to the school you were admitted.5) Click submit.6) Once you make your final decision, change the font of your name to green beside the school of your choice.Arizona State University: GradswagMichigan State Univesrity: kaoticfenNorthwestern University: cikkatikkaskwarrPenn State University: GradswagRutgers University: Gradswag University of California-Davis: Buckeye16 University of Connecticut: Gradswag University of Iowa: Buckeye16University of Michigan: cikkatikkaskwarr University of Missouri: ToastUniversity of Oklahoma: kaoticfen, gradswagUniversity of Oregon - Cat_RobuttUniversity of Pittsburgh - cikkatikkaskwarrUniversity of Texas-Austin: Gradswag, cikkatikkaskwarr, Toast University of Utah: Toast University of Wisconsin-Madison (Communication Arts): Buckeye16