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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!

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.

Typically, assuming the program has the money, travel support (partial or full) is extended to all accepted applicants.

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.

Agreed, WAIT.

It means they are interested in you and would like to butter you up so that you might be interested in (choose) them.

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.

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.

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!

As grad applicant I would simply add it to 'education.' i wouldn't leave it on my CV though.

Fifty Shades of Grey. First edition. I literally killed a peasant woman for it.

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.

Sounds like you already know. Go with your gut on this one.

Interview. They are interested.

Who is their daddy and what does he do??

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.

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.

3.0 is basically failing. One would want at least a 3.75.

Advisor told me: "if you want to get into a top PhD program your thesis needs to be near-publishable."

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.

That one class isn't going to make or break a decision. Sorry. Just wait it out and have faith in your application.

If you're worried then tell her about it after a decision has been reached. What's a few more weeks?

Bump those GRE scores. That solid grad GPA will totally outweigh the undergrad GPA, but I'd still suggest commenting on the low GPA in the SOP (it was the same with me). My CV (numerous publications, conferences, professional experiences) is what sets me apart. IF you can get your work accepted into good journals then you must go for it. But getting pubs just for the sake of filling a CV is a bad idea. You're in psych so getting published is not as straightforward as it is for me. Do you have faculty who can help guide you? Keep in mind, pubs don't guarantee anything (check the results boards), but if they are good then they can help to separate you from the rest.

No. But if you email the graduate director (a few weeks later) they might give you some feedback.

Is this a legitimate forum post? Is NYC cool?