Master of Puppets

I am waiting for Chicago. I sent them an e-mail, but I haven't received an answer so far. Is anyone on the same boat as I am?

I have a question for the faculty members: I am an international student from a country that does not have a tradition in political science whatsoever, and whose methods of research are quite unsophisticated (few do statistical work, and almost zero people deal with game theory, formal theory, social choice, etc). I graduated last year, and decided to go straight to a PhD program in the US. I am quite sure I will strike out this cycle, unless a miracle happens. What advice would the faculty members give to people like me? How should internationals overcome the lack of information that adcoms have? Is there any tip especifically to us? (If you want my stats, feel free to PM me)

So I guess I am the only one who has not heard from Chicago after 1 month since their first admissions. I am sorry to hear that news2yous. I hope you have a better fortune next year. We are all great candidates

Anyone else still waiting for UChicago? I know that they forward some applications to Mapps/CIR, but I've already seem some acceptances and rejections to these programs on the board.

I am on the same boat. I just want closure with Chicago. Hopefully, a happy ending.

Don't lose the faith in Chicago. Last year, people were claiming Maaps/CIR acceptances as late as March 6.

I read people talking about think thank jobs, but does any one know a place that sponsors visas for foreigners? I'd love to work at one in the US.

I second that! Good luck for everyone who wants to be in either NJ or Massachusetts next year.

I hope so, though I think it is pretty cruel to leave candidates waiting for almost a month to tell them they were rejected.

If that information is accurate, I guess the 28th will be one of the worst days of my life! But I really want some closure by now. Already started to study to the GRE....

Congrats to all the Yale admits! (I really wish I was one of you) Has anyone REALLY heard from UChicago? Someone contacted them last week and they said everything would be out by the beginning of this week. This waiting is killing me!!!

Good to know that I am not the only one suffering from the lack of decision of these two schools. Good luck to us both.

Anyone still waiting to hear from UChicago? Also, when do you think Princeton will release their decisions? Congrats to those who got acceptances today!

Princeton, according to last year will send admissions/rejections in the third week of february. Some people already claimed Chicago admissions, but there is a lingering doubt if they were all sent. Same for UCLA.

Thanks man, I've been through the same GRE paranoia. Sorry if everyone panicked.