uromastyx
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First, excellent job with the professional approach here. I would try to stack up a few more presentations/conferences.
As it is, because 'presentations' and 'awards' is a bit bare (I don't mean this to be negative) I would put 'volunteer service' under 'research experience.'
Also, I'm not in a STEM field, but I would consider labeling that section 'Service and Outreach.'
Your CV leans towards the composition of a resume. There are some elements that I would remove if you are able to really build up your CV. For example, things like GPA and relevant coursework are not typical for a CV, as it pulls away from the professional element, however, I think given your level of experience it works in areas. It's up to you to determine how you wish to present yourself. The structure and content of a CV are very important. I would look around, perhaps even at those of your faculty, to get a sense of things. (Again, you're in a different field than I.)
I can't stress enough how important it is to beef up any and all aspects of your CV. Areas that you still have time to influence are professional experience, presentations/conferences, service, publications (?).
Let me add: I love your website. When submitting a CV to programs I would list this site at the top with you name, adress, etc. Is there a way then to beef up your site? Add tabs for sections of your CV where you can then provide details (which often won't be found on the CV).
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There's no way to know. Usually all the acceptances will go out on the same day or within a couple days of one another.
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I am limited in the amount of funds I can devote to apps at the moment. I also would prefer to pursue methods that will allow me to apply to the caliber of schools I am currently aiming for. I applied to 20+ schools the first time around. I realized at the end of it all that I would not have been completely happy going to a significant portion of the schools I applied to due to a variety of factors. Hence, why I limited the number of schools to 9 this time around. I expect if I apply for a 3rd time...this number would be even smaller.
But if you aren't admitted, even after the second attempt, to 30ish programs then the bar is too high. I understand that you have certain goals, but this process is indicating that you aren't quite at the caliber of schools that you're seeking. I do encourage you to continue your pursuits, however. AND like you say, this round isn't over yet. Good luck!
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I can't really speak to the specificity of your program. Typically, full funding includes a complete tuition waver (perhaps for a stated number of credits). It is my understanding that "full funding" means all costs/fees are waived/covered and you will receive an additional stipend.
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Typically, assuming the program has the money, travel support (partial or full) is extended to all accepted applicants.
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I've had hits to my academia.edu account from google searches.
They like to see an online pressence like that, but they also like to see it maintained.
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Agreed, WAIT.
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It means they are interested in you and would like to butter you up so that you might be interested in (choose) them.
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Depends of the department or even individual profs. Perhaps it's on the due date, perhaps a month later. If having your materials in on time is a concern then I would call the graduate secretary.
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Greetings devona,
I have been searching for funding so that I may accept my place at Oxford. There is NOTHING outside of university/faculty/college scholarships, which aren't decided until late March at the earliest (and often months after that). So I am sitting around waiting. If you could find funding opportunities, chances are that the deadlines have passed.
It sucks, and I'm with you. But why not just wait another year? Think of the money you'd save.
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I cannot read with music. But i always write with music.
I'm looking into the noise canceling stuff as well. Thanks for the tips!
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As grad applicant I would simply add it to 'education.' i wouldn't leave it on my CV though.
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Fifty Shades of Grey. First edition. I literally killed a peasant woman for it.
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There's nothing we can say here. This is a hard decision. Many are dealing with the same issue.
It's up to you to determine what's important to you. Is it the name? Is it your dream school? Will it truly help you later? To what extent is money an issue? etc etc
Best of luck with your decision.
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Sounds like you already know. Go with your gut on this one.
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Interview. They are interested.
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Tell me about it! I had to write a couple that basically asked me to put my CV in prose. Just look at the dang CV!!!!
That being said, I would take it seriously. A departmental application request wouldn't exist if they didn't find it in some way relevant.
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It's not bad, but that's also not good, especially considering it was an online program. It should be "good enough," but will depend entirely on the programs you are interested in and what your entire application looks like. Don't put it all on one factor. Good luck.
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3.0 is basically failing. One would want at least a 3.75.
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Advisor told me: "if you want to get into a top PhD program your thesis needs to be near-publishable."
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Mine was 3 pages single spaced! I know as a general rule, you shouldn't provide more than they request, unless they've personally told you otherwise. I would think that most people can keep it to 1-1.5 pages. Be succinct.
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That one class isn't going to make or break a decision. Sorry. Just wait it out and have faith in your application.
Engineering GRE Question
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Yes, good scores. Yes, you should retake it.
If you feel that you can do better then do it. It's a competitive climate out there. Improve every aspect of your application that you can.
For the record, some programs use it exclusively as a cutoff. Others legitamately care.
Either way, other applicants will bring their A-game. You better bring yours.
Good luck!