MissTheory

Successful/unsuccessful: Successful MA/PhD (if PhD, specify SSHRC/SSHRC CGS/Vanier): PhD SSHRC CGS Department: English # of years into program: 1 MA Major Awards & Value: 0 PhD Major Awards & Value: 1 - OGS ($15,000) Undergraduate GPA: 83%-ish Graduate GPA: 4.0-ish Research contributions/Publications so far: a few academic and non-academic (political) Strengths of application: Not really sure....awesome references and department support....solid research proposal....extensive community-based experience to show relevance of research outside of the academy Weaknesses of application: one or two 83% marks in grad school......could use a few more presentations.....no major MA award.... Level/Form of Departmental Support (i.e. SSHRC workshops): Workshops, personal reviews, excellent communication and support

Hey all......i've been lurking for a bit......got my letter today at U of T......successful application for a SSHRC CGS Doctoral......app score 20.5/30...... So Justsomerandominfo......maybe she should inquire why she didn't receive the CGS?...although i think it's pretty good that she's getting funding for the full duration! congrats to her!