[Fall 2014 Sociology Interviews and/or Acceptances]

I was wondering if anyone applied to Ohio State Rural Sociology program? If so have you heard any information from them? 

[Fall 2014 Sociology Interviews and/or Acceptances]

I heard back from Clare Hinrichs, who is actually very helpful. She sent me a notice because I inquired about my application status. My excuse was that I had an offer from another school with full funding and they need me to make a decision soon.

Here is some of what she said:

"The Graduate Program in Rural Sociology at Penn State University is very pleased to offer you admission to our PhD program, starting fall semester 2014. ...We had not contacted you yet about this good news, because at the moment I am not able to offer you a graduate assistantship that will fund your tuition and living stipend…. It is possible that opportunities for your funding here could change in the next two weeks. " It was quite a long, personal email that also included information about how 'tight' the funding is this year. I cannot attend without funding so I am hoping to hear from them in two weeks with some good news. If not I will have to take a different offer.

My application 'stats':

- GPA - medium

- SOP - strong

- potential supervisor - strong 

- GRE - medium

- work experience - strong

- previous degrees - political science, African studies, gender, development (not soc.)

- research interests - gender, agriculture, food/nutrition security

- Canadian student with degrees from Canada and UK (not the USA)

Hope that helps!

 

Firstly, congrats on getting into the program. I hope that the funding comes through for you to attend it really is one of  the best Rural Soc programs out right now. Thank you for sharing the information it helped out a lot. 

[Fall 2014 Sociology Interviews and/or Acceptances]

If anyone is applying to Penn State Rural Sociology program? I have not heard anything from the school even after inquiring about my status.

 

I am applying to Penn State Rural Soc program as well. I haven't heard anything from the school either. Are you accepted into the program?

[Applying for Fall 2014 Sociology?]

@ blixx008, I was just thinking the same thing. I feel this process makes you self conscious about your choices and what you have been able to achieve over the course of your undergrad and graduate work.