[Problems in UMN?]

Hey everyone,

 

So I have been reading the topic "Cool geography programs" which dates back to 2009. While reading, I came across a post by 92nats that mentioned the UofMN:

 

 

 

I have also heard recently from two sources that Minnesota still suffers from some internal boloney that makes being a student there a drag. If anyone out there can refute that, please do because I don't want to be disparaging, but I don't want to encourage folks to go there if it's a hard place to be still.

 

Does anyone know if it is still the case? What was (is) going on there? I heard that MN used to be one of the leading departments in the nation in the 90s but it wintessed a decline in the past decade. Please advise as I have been admitted there and want to find out as much information as I can before I make a decision. Your perspective will be extremely appreciated. 

 

[Where are you applying for 2014?]

I just got notified that I have been put up for fellowship candidacy.  They will have the fellowship decision soon but in the meantime they have offered me a TA with a tuition waver + stipend.

 

Looks like I am headed to Penn State!

 Congratulations, kev0476! What's your area of interest?

[Where are you applying for 2014?]

Hi Seas. I guess I am on the same boat as u are 4 ASU. I called them today to ask about the decisions. They told me that they already have made some decisions and for those who haven't heard yet will be informed by the end of this month.   

 

Hi bpurban. I guess I am so fixated on admissions and universities now that I dreamed last night about receiving an email from ASU telling me "we're in the process of admitting students. you should expect your decision soon." Is ASU your top choice?  I assume it's not a very good sign that we've yet to hear from ASU, is it?

[Where are you applying for 2014?]

I'm heading to Oxford, the only place that accepted me

Paolaplease, do you mean the one in the UK?

[Where are you applying for 2014?]

I'd probably evaluate the offers in terms of research fit, whether the focus areas of the programs are compatible with your interests, the POI(s) you'd be working with, etc. Either way, I don't think you can go very wrong. 

 

I'll be attending the Ohio State University, and I'm beyond excited. Still haven't heard back from UIUC or U of Arizona, but I wouldn't choose either one of them over OSU.

 

Thanks for your comment, pohks. When did you hear from the Ohio State? Did they offer you funding right away?

I haven't heard from just one school yet - Arizona State, and I have no idea why it's taking so long.  

[Where are you applying for 2014?]

Hi everyone,

I got three fully funded offers and I am in two minds. One is U of Alabama. Also, I have been accepted by the U of Minnesota and from what I know now, I am going to be a research assistant in a very exciting project. I learned about my acceptance in late Janurary, so I have had enough time to kind of "fall in love" with the program and what it has to offer. On the other hand, there's that late (postive, though) response about funding from Ohio State which has mixed everything up because I had pretty much set my mind into going to MN in the fall.

How do you folks choose between seemingly equal offers?

[Geography Application/Acceptance 2013]

hey guys,

 

if you don't mind sharing, what are the gre scores of those accepted?

I took my GRE a few days ago and I am not that happy with the result. I am considering retaking it, but the often mentioned fact that the GRE scores are not as important as many students think (even heard it from a prof at West Virginia), makes me a bit hesitant to retake it. Plus, the earliest I can retake it is Nov 26th and I might as well miss a few deadlines that way.

That said, would be really nice to hear what your GRE scores are if you don't mind. Maybe it'll help me calm down a bit

[GRE Q155 V157. geography]

but do you think I've got any chances at all given the rest of my application is strong?

[GRE Q155 V157. geography]

So i took the gre and scored 155 on math and 157 on v

 

I am applying to a few MS geography (GIS) programs. gpa - 3.9, a few internships and research experience

ps i am considering Ohio State, U of Georgia, U of Alabama, Arizona State and a few others

 

what are my chances with these gre scores?

 

[GRE Q155 V157. geography]

So i took the gre and scored 155 on math and 157 on v

 

I am applying to a few MS geography (GIS) programs. gpa - 3.9, a few internships and research experience

ps i am considering Ohio State, U of Georgia, U of Alabama, Arizona State and a few others

 

what are my chances with these gre scores?