[Berkeley]

That's a tough question to answer since I'm assuming everyone's package is different. But I did hear from some folks that the program is good at encouraging fellowship submissions and usually try to remedy living expenses with GSI and GSR salaries. 

[Berkeley]

I think it depends on the type of package you get. In addition to funding, mine covers tuition and dental and health care. 

[Berkeley]

@ Soc_guy_2013,

 

I received the official package via mail yesterday and an email today. I'm guessing that you should hear back sometime soon. 

[UG thesis adviser recommends getting a recommendation from a MA program -- subtle decline?]

I was in the same exact situation as you this past application cycle and didn't listen to my UG adviser when he suggested I get someone else from my M.A. My advice, get 2 or more letters if you can from your M.A. program and have your UG as a fourth OR ask him if he has the confidence to write you a STRONG letter of rec. Found out from inside sources that I was rejected from my first choice because one of my letters was not walk-on-water-glowing-in-the-dark strong. Luckily, I got into a top program.

 

Anyways, good luck and do your best!!