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Fish Stick

Are you sure that's what's at the top of the email? That's pretty amazing. I really think schools don't care though. I think it won't make a difference in their descision...it is interesting though.

net worth

Cool idea. Thanks for the invite. See ya there!

I know what you mean. I've heard from 14 out of the 15 schools I'm applying to long ago. I'm waiting on that one last school (my last choice and likely a reject) and they emailed me and told me desicions would go out the first week of April via postal mail. Arrg!

For those waiting for notification from Michigan's Screen Arts and Cultures, I got this email today from a Dept. Rep: "Applicants will be notified of admissions decisions in early April. The committee is still finalizing their decisions. As soon as decisions have been finalized, we will send out notification to applicants." Good luck!

Dance Marathon

Disco Dance

I like this idea. Thanks for posting it.

I called someone at UCLA. I didn't tell them who I was just that I was wondering when desicions in my program would be announced. She told me they send out admits/rejects in batches starting this week and going until the end of April. The next day I got my reject letter in the mail.

Go for full funding. Later do the PhD at an Ivy if possible--it's more likely they'll pay you then. I'm in tons of debt and even with a good job it's hard to make ends meet after going to such an expensive school.

I applied to 15 schools and so far I am rejected from 14. I'm still waiting on U Mich-Ann Arbor.

Tell them for sure! It can help you!

Wow. Thanks for the heads up and congrats! This makes my day!

I second this. Think about how much more you could be doing with your time if you are not driving. I suppose if you are on a commuter train you can check emails etc., but commuting anyway usually drains energy fast.

Like others said check the results page. I've found found that PhD applicants usually get a personal call or personalized email first since there aren't that many accepted. But as a formality schools will send them a letter later. When I see a letter in the mailbox or a generic "check your status on our webpage email" I already know it's a rejection.

I've never taken this particular GRE class before but I'm interested in the guaranteed part. I mean if for some reason you don't score that amount do you get your money back? If so then maybe it's a good investment. I'd call the company and get some references to call and talk to in person. I took a kinda expensive course too and in the analytical part I did my best but didn't really improve a ton ("studies" show this is typical). A lot of people were like, "see, you wasted all your money!", but the piece of mind I got over preparing so much and knowing I did everything I could was well worth it. A lot people I know say a private tutor is better than classes. Whatever you decide, best of luck to you.

magic wand

I agree with the above poster. I think we've all put a lot of heart, money, time and energy into our apps and in some ways anticipation is better than reaching the goal. I think after devoting so much of your life just on applying and getting in it makes sense that this time is over and you are transitioning. You'll be leaving a part of you behind (the hopeful, anxious waiting part) and although it's stressful to wait you are still leaving it behind and that's always sad. I think in a way it's kind like post-partum depression. I do think it makes sense you are thinking about money. debt isn't fun. If the in-state schools is good and it's cheap then why bother going into debt at an equivalent school elsewhere for now. I also don't think it hurts to ask what your ranking in funding is. I'm not sure if there is a ranking or they will tell you but it is an investment so I'd try to get as much info as possible. You'll be happy soon enough. Have a fun ride and congrats.

I went to NYU for my MA and don't know a lot about the PhD program except that the living stipend they give you is $12-19K a year. At this rate you'll need 6 roomates since unless you are really lucky and find a gem in NYC, your rent will be really high and $12-19K a year will NOT be enough.

UCLA PhD Applicants: Jut an FYI, I just called the school and descision letters will be sent out in batches starting this week and continuing until the end of April.

end game

Location! Location! Location! That's what we say from where I'm from. I think location can make or break you. I suppose if you are really passionate, so passionate about that topic but the location sucks, go to that place anyways because then you can just drown yourself in your work and not give a hoot from where you are. But, you seem smart, ya want balance. What I would do and what I think you should do is go to the school in the location you like. It sounds like you also have a research project there that you could happily work on so you've got balance now and you are all set. I went to a dream program from my masters in a bad location and hated it. Hannah Montana got it right when she said she wanted "the best of both worlds". Do a project you like (you'll eventually grow passionate about it probably anyways" and live in the awesom locale so you can have fun in class and out.