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Hey all! I didn't notice any thread about this years PGS-D/CGS-D competition. Just wondering if anyone has heard about their application being forwarded yet? It is getting to be about that time! Good luck to all

Hi there, Are you interest in Cognitive Science through Psychology? I am currently working on an MSc in Cognitive Brain Science and Behaviour - Psychology and am looking at schools for my PhD. If you are I would suggest looking at Carnegie Mellon. It has been recommended to me by several of my current Profs as well as some friends who are currently attending. They are ranked highly - especially in the cognitive sciences. I would also look at the University of Missouri - again an excellent Cognitive program that has come highly recommended to me. Hope this helps!

Thanks so much! I have been working on questions etc. for each of the POI's I will be talking to. I am pretty nervous but also really excited! Is an informal interview/chat like this a typical response or is this a good sign? ps. TakerUk I noticed you did your MSc at Queen's! That is one of the schools I am potentially interested in attending I hope you liked it there!

Hi all, I am very new to this site so I apologize if I am posting this in the wrong place. I looked for similar topics and found some but none that exactly covered what I am curious about. On Tuesday I begun contacting potential supervisors and have already received a few responses but could really use some guidance about the process. I received a response back rather quickly from one of my top choices saying: "Thank you for your interest. I will be taking on a new graduate student in the fall and your interests would fit well with where we are going. I would be happy to chat with you sometime about your interests and our work." I was very excited to get this email but I am wondering if I should consider a "chat" an informal conversation or treat it more like an interview? I know that I should do my homework and be able to articulate my research interests as well as what about this particular lab has caught my eye but is there anything else I should prepare for them to ask me? I would greatly appreciate any advice or guidance!