Yeah...to me they're almost the same at the PhD level. I guess the difference would be whether the department has a policy of only accepting students they can fund the full time or not. Or, some sort of false premise that up and coming academics could possibly have the money to pay their way (I have book assets, not liquid ones) Interesting to compare with the programs at some of the universities in the UK where you have to show them that you have the ability to pay for the program...and now they've been dragged to the courts.
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Anyways, to add to the waitlist announcements, I've been waitlisted for U Oregon. This is the first time I've posted, since now I've felt kind of like a creepy voyeur at everyone's comments. Like others have said, I'm willing to wait for the 15th but its amazing what that lingering uncertainty does. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel though, good luck to everyone on their news and decisions!
