steedyue
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Why is that?
Exodus of senior faculties. Esp. Thad Dunning to Berkeley.
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In comparative politics, I think anything above Democratization would enhance your chance of getting into a good program. But two things: First, you are not expected to even have an R&R on your CV for PhD admissions. In fact, most admitted students at top programs do not have anything close. Second, even with a solid publication, say you are published at CPS or WP, it is still not guaranteed that you are going to be admitted into your dream school. There is no nuclear weapon in admissions.
CPS and WP are nuclear weapons as long as it is a good fit, I should say.
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So here it is… the Yale bloodshed… I'm so sorry for those who got bad news. I think now is the perfect time to make fun of Yale… I hope this makes you feel better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqsTatw-RTI
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Those Harvard bastards. I would go to Boston to kick their ass right after the Campus Visit Day with my Yale T-shirt!
(just kidding. had an appointment with one of GK's student.)
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Huge congrats! I take it you're comparative, then?
I actually do IPE and Methodology.
BTW i wrote a letter to my POI earlier this week, and she replied today with the good news and said the final decisions have just been made.
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Just receive informal email from Professor Hyde. Yale accepted.
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They should be sending out decisions soon. But I cannot tell you when exactly.
Edit: I really don't know when
heart beating again. wish i dont miss this one.
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congrats to Columbia admits! never lose hope...
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NYU scared me to sh*t this morning. The wording at the start of their email to check wait-list people's status is really like a rejection off the list.
I told them NYU is still my top choice due to family reasons. Hope they show some sympathy and let me in.
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I do hope that I can take the reverse trip from San Diego to New Haven. But what you said is really amazing.
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Claiming the NYU rejection. Expected at this point!
Still stings, and got my adrenaline flowing for a little!
I am sorry...at least now you have UCSD...
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Rejections from NYU coming up...is it from someone who was wait-listed?
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We actually had inside info on Columbia that said late last week or early this week!
Can Wednesday still be counted as early this week, given the national holiday and storm?
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So anxious about Columbia and Yale. Hit me with an offer pls!
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Steedyue, what do you mean by withdrawal from Northwestern? You asked them to not consider your application?
Yes. I did it for a friend since I have a better offer (i.e. UCSD).
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how about Yale? traditionally they issue one round of offer right after President's Day
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Seems like we are in the same boat! Trying to choose between NYU and UCSD, because I'd like to be close to New Haven for personal reasons. Trying to put it off until Yale sends out admissions because that would just make my life so much easier.
we are definitely on the same boat.
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The New UCSD hier would be perfect for your interests, but NYU is the stronger methods department. I am less interested in developing methods, and much more so in applying them to specific interests, which is why I want good methods training, but don't necessarily want/need NYU's emphasis. With my regional interest, UCSD is a lot stronger than NYU, also in my substantive interest, but I definitely see where you're coming from! Definitely holding out hope for your WLs!
I'm not sure whether I'd choose Michigan or UCSD, if I get into Michigan off the WL...
My hesitation is really not that relevant to academic pursuit. I hesitate given the fact that NYU is in driving distance from New Haven.
LOL
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Nope. I'm assuming my PoI pushing 70, and my wish to do mixed-methods ousted me. It's all good, though, as I would prefer UCSD to NYU anyway, since UCSD is a much better fit! You considering staying another 5 years in SD?
I would be really hesitating between NYU and UCSD, if NYU accept me off the list.
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Waiting on 7 more programs (including a presumed rejection from NYU).
they did not put you on the official waiting list?
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anyone for Yale?
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I have a hunch that Yale would issue result next week.
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MIT any day now, if past patterns hold.
20 bucks on MIT and Columbia.
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International admits of UCSD: I just received a revised acceptance letter containing more relevant funding information for folks like us. It says that the department awards me with three years of non-resident tuition apart from the stipend. I just followed up by asking whether this policy applies in addition to the funding package (http://ogs.ucsd.edu/academic-affairs/degree-information-procedures/non-resident-tution-for-doctoral-candidates.html). I will share any updates that I get.
Sounds good!
Want to switch to PolSci after Physics B.Sc. What to do?
in Political Science Forum
Posted · Edited by steedyue
First of all, it is absolutely feasible for you to get into a top institution (master's) in the United States. I graduated with a bachelor degree in a subfield of computer science in 2012 and forwarded to a reputed graduate school. I am very sure I knew less than you now about what is political science when I was 21, but I had interests and faith. So be confident.
Second, it would really make a big difference if you manage to get a master's in a reputed policy school or political science program. To name a few, GTown, JHU, UChicago, UCSD, Duke, NYU. It would also help you discover your real interests and academic focus before you move on, either to a PhD program or to industry.