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That seems really weird! Did you contact them?

alright, thanks for letting me know!

Anyone got accepted to Case?

Who's claiming the Loyola U of Chicago acceptance? Would you be able to share stats and your research interests? Thank you!

Yes, most probably, they will consider your latest GPA. If the other one is better, they might take note. If the latter one is better, it is definitely for your benefit.

I am not sure if they 'dismiss' per se, but unless you have a really strong background in other components of your application, it makes you a weaker candidate among others. The GREs and your latest GPA is their baseline elimination method for the first round of cutting the applicant number down.. I would strongly suggest going over the math and adopting some habits to increase your vocab score. the GRE really helped me prepare! Good luck with everything!!

I didn't apply because they don't take apps from their own undergrads, but if any of you get in -- consider yourself lucky!! A-ma-zing department, hands down. Good luck!!

Good to know, thanks mormlib! Another quick question- did you contact anyone at the school aside from sending in your application?

I am an international student on the website I went to undergrad in the US though. Good luck!! You seem like a very strong candidate. Stay positive

quick question : do you show up as 'waitlisted' on the UCLA check status page? here is that page. Thanks!

so anyone claiming the UCLA waitlist post on results search dated Jan 30th?

Good luck! I am super interested in Medical Sociology as well!! I never looked at the schools you applied to, I wish I did - they seem great. You can see where I applied below.. Super anxious to get an email soon. I discovered medical sociology as an undergrad at Brandeis and spent my last two years taking med soc related classes the whole time. It made me so happy to know that Brandeis was such a big deal for med soc. Good luck!!

God I really just want ONE response saying that I am admitted and I truly won't care that much if I get in everywhere else or not. This is my dream!

Word. I wouldn't worry either. Seems like you know what you are doing! Good luck!!

So I am applying for the 2014 fall admission Sociology PhD positions. My professors (undergrad advisers) told me that it does not make sense to email professors. However, other professors say the contrary. What did you guys do? Did you email professors individually to show interest in addition to mentioning them in your statement of purpose? If you did: what did you say? How did they (or did they) respond? If you did not: Why? Is it a bad idea? Thanks all! R