socioholic

LOL, im in the same boat. Ive already started looking for jobs in our new city. We are DEFINITELY moving this year. No more waiting...

I won't be applying again. I decided if I didnt get in anywhere, that meant this wasn't really my path. I could only find out by applying. Right now I don't foresee acceptances in my future. Plan B is to continue obtain more credentials in my field of project management and try to get more from the masters degree I currently have.

First official rejection! good to know something finally. Probably time to implement plan B.

LOL, there wouldnt be a student loan crisis if they didnt give you more than your tuition. There is a limit on what u can get each year. You accept however much of it u want and whyatever is left over after tuitioin getsx "refunded" to you. There are people going to scvhool simplky for these refunds. You probably will need to a job. The only people ive seen living off of student loans alone had a bunch of roommates, lived with parents or lived that broke student life most of us swear off after graduation.

I would just say be careful "inserting" a joke if the rest of the SOP does not convey the same lightheartedness. They won't read it the way it sounds in your head.

I can relate. I secured a good scholarship very early and was able to leave high school early to attend so I went. I didn't even apply other places or consider other scholarships because I was ready to be out in the world. In retrospect, I wish I had thought more about what I really wanted to do and researched different colleges before I jumped right in. I was a math lover on the math team so I just decided math teacher was it, not contemplating anything else. also, I wish I had thought more about the money then. It's much easier to get burnt out from a high paying career and switch than it is to get disillusioned with prospects and go back.

Most seem to have alternate deadlines for the letters. Also, one school with a 12/1 deadline emailed me this weekend and just asked that I get it in before they start reviewing in January. Luckily my recommender had it in this Monday. My observation is that they just need it before the applications are reviewed.

*%!@! I just went back and realized the first application I sent was my "test school"- meaning I sent the first version of my personal statement which I completely overhauled for the other schools. Gosh darnit. I'm not looking at anything else.

IMHO (as a fellow applicant), this SOP is great. If I was to nit-pick, I'd question the usage of "I am fascinated with" and "I am obsessed with" towards the end; why even mention a "lack of research experience"- you're obviously well-versed on the subject matter. Why not just state that these are the topics you plan on studying while you're in the program and perhaps work that into the program fit?

I feel the same as the last couple commenters. I'm done. I'd be surprised if a typo or clerical error really would cost someone admission.

Just wondering...I checked myself today. Didn't see anything too bad.

I think the decision to stay in school should be based on whether you need to- can you do the work you want to do without going to grad school? Look at job openings in your field; what matters more: experience or education? Going back to school after a break isn't easy but it's not that difficult, especially when you know you need to additional education...it's like riding a bike.

If I get admitted, graduate, and ever become a faculty member, I'm with you.

aww man, $235 for GRE (changed dates), about $400 in app fees, $50 in transcripts, $685 total without adding any costs for my time...in the long run, definitely worth it to find out if i can make this thing happen.

i agree; the tone of the post was purposefully provocative. loric must be a blogger.

1. Interesting- great department, good resume boosters 2. Relatively easy. I was able to work a regular job and an assistantship. 3. Not close at all 4. No, it was more about application 5. Mostly librarians 6. Yes and yes 7. More application- learning skills you could take to a job, and less theory.

i think characterizing it as really "lying" is an exaggeration. our letters writers probably just need a date with which they can plan to have your letter done. whether it's the actual deadline is neither here nor there; unless you are asked for the actual program deadlines specifically, i doubt this would be a big issue. when i asked my letter writers, i simply stated i would like them to be submitted by such and such date.

I do this for pretty much everybody. But, if you feel some way about lying, you can simply ask then to have it submitted by a certain date. You don't have to tell them THE deadline. And if they just flake out and don't do it, doesn't matter anyway...

Super Perro's!?? LOL I've been wanting to try Pho 7. Gaines Street Pies is right down from my job- delicious. Siam Sushi is the best.

Tallahassee is overflowing with rental properties. There are affordable places all over. People will dissuade you from the southside, but I lived in the area with no problems and its closest to the schools. If you want to stay away from students, head further north. I'd stay south of I-10 if you plan to have a social life. You'll want to have a car no matter where you live. Not sure if youre a Floridian but it gets colder than Tampa so be ready.

The employer's expectation, if any, would be based on its current turnover rate, which you have no way of knowing. A temp agency is a great option. Just don't pass up opportunities for options that dont exist yet.

Perhaps i'm missing something here...going to school is more stress. How will attending a program make life better at this point? I dont expect you to respond with all your personal business; after reading your post my first reaction was to wonder if more school is really what you need at this moment. Wish you all the best.

my two cents- i'm not sure this story really tells the reader anything besides 'i like history.' is there anything else you can add about yourself, perhaps not directly related to the major?

Yes, it's ethical. Employers are not under the impression that everyone they hire will be employees for life; giving sufficient notice is the appropriate thing to do if you end up leaving. Also, until you are accepted into a phd program, there is no conflict at all. If you are a great employee, you'd be surprised how flexible employers can be. they may try to keep you on board or introduce you to other opportunities.