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RiseofthePhoenix

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  1. You need to check with the international student office of your prospective university or go to the INS website to get up to date information regarding this. But I am pretty sure all foreign nationals need a student visa to study in the US, and that includes citizens of Canada. I am also pretty sure that your spouse can travel with you to the US ad legally reside under the F-2 dependent visa. However, her visa won't allow her to work (or study??) in the US. Once again, I'm not too sure so refer to the ins.gov website for more info. Best of luck.
  2. Just an update. I had a 2.87 UG GPA. I got into a masters program and graduated with a 3.7 GPA. I just got into an awesome program with full funding.
  3. Typically, your financial offer is included in the official letter. You should receive that in 1-2 weeks.
  4. Rejected @ UNC and Washington. To the above poster, the link is at the very bottom of the login page.
  5. Sorry to hear about the rejections RD, but getting waitlisted can be a positive thing depending on where it is?
  6. Pine away
  7. I think he's basically saying that an LOR from somebody in your MA program would carry more weight than his because it would provide a better assessment of your capabilities as a graduate student. A good LOR is one in which the letter writer explains how s/he has trained you in various aspects of the discipline and how that training has made you a better writer, critical thinker, etc. Phd programs are a lot more interested in your development as a graduate student in an MA program than in your undergrad career, even if that's in a different field. IMO, being a graduate student and getting an LOR from an ug advisor might be a bigger red flag.
  8. I got an email acceptance on Feb 11 and the official acceptance letter (scanned letter via email) today, Feb 19. So, it depends on the school, department, and whether they send it via email or snail mail.
  9. It depends on you an the program. For me, fit was very important because my research interests are in a very small subfield. Next, I looked at places that I knew would offer good funding because I'm 29 and have more bills to pay than maybe a 22 year old fresh out of ug. Everything else was kind of secondary. One note about rankings tho. I applied to a variety of programs ranging from 5-82 in ranking and got into a mid-30's ranked program that has amazing resources, an awesome funding package, and a perfect fit in terms of methodology. I know plenty of people who are in top-10 programs who are miserable because of the competition per resources, fellowships, and grants. If you feel like you'd be a great fit, by all means, apply to all the top places in your field. But remember that rankings aren't everything, and no ranking or prestige is worth going through 5-7 years of hell in a place where you're not happy or a great fit. Best of luck!
  10. Grad school can be a great place to make friends when you consider that most grad students share similar experiences, stress levels and whatnot. I made some great friends in my MA program that have lasted over 2 years and will hopefully last a lifetime. Also, in terms of dating in grad school, there are many single graduate students who are looking for serious, long-term relationships. There are also graduate student councils that plan events throughout the semester and help bring grad students from different departments together. In most cases, you'll fid that people who attend these activities are new to the school, looking for friends, single an ready to mingle Best of luck!
  11. This made me LOL. I think you'll be fine.
  12. I think the timing will vary and the schedule will most likely change when you get there. You'll probably be talking to some for longer than you planned and so on. I would strongly suggest you know your research area and be able to articulate what they are and why you want to pursue them. Don't be shy and be chatty. Smile and don't act all weird. Ultimately, they're looking for people who can represent them at major conferences and promote their department/school so act the part. I'd also read one or two articles written by the interviewers just to have an idea of their research interests.
  13. I'm bumping this thread for the 2013 cycle. I have an awesome offer from Emory and was wondering if someone could suggest names of apartment complexes or communities in or around Candler Park that are more affordable or highly recommended. I'm a quiet person who enjoys city life and went to visitation weekend but don't really remember what the area looked like
  14. Hey this can be a good thing especially if the place you're interviewing at is your top choice. Everybody at the interview is going to be stressed regardless of whether they've heard back from other places or not. So you can go there with the intention of acing it. Best of luck.
  15. I think it depends on the department but generally 1-2 weeks seems to be the usual wait time. I overheard one of the professors say that to a prospective during the visit last week. Just hang in there, it should be soon. Best of luck.
  16. It's a great sign. I mean, I can't imagine saying something like, "No, I won't attend if I get admitted" would be a good sign.
  17. You're not alone. Everyone feels this way. The only commitment to be made during this time is to oneself and April 15. Everything you feel is normal for someone going thru this phase of the application process.
  18. I'd just let it go. I'm sure they realize that it was a mistake.
  19. I understand the OP's situation as my SO experienced the same issue in her counseling program. In her case, it was hard to hide her past as it was her research area. I understand this is the case with the majority of folks in the discipline. I can't say for sure joe many people knew her past but there was one very helpful and quite famous mentor of hers who shared a similar past and really helped her thru her graduate career. I would suggest getting to know your mentor and advisors better before you talk about deep personal issues. Grad school is awesome in that, in a lot of cases, friendships with faculty kind of just happen without even trying. You will definitely find the people you need and they will facilitate your growth and progress both as a person and a professional. Best of luck.
  20. I would be totally cool with being compared to Popeye. He's a badass. Also, I think the OP is losing it. On second thought, considering that s/he's a graduate student, I think s/he never had it to begin with.
  21. Gotta love grad school. It's not research and intellectual challenge that brought us to our destiny. It's paranoia.
  22. I second the above. It's utterly ridiculous to expect the department to reimburse you for a no-show.
  23. Yeah, I agree with just waiting to see what happens next. Hope it works out for you two.
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