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  1. Hello, Here is my brief, but hopefully helpful advice: funding (unless you are up for fellowships) represents a symbiotic relationship between the student and the department. You could stress how crucial funding is for you and how it is a determining factor as to whether or not you will pursue your studies. Another way to tackle this is to focus on the potential assistantship that you may have at that university. What is the school going to get from you? (either as a TA, instructor, RA, etc.) Why should they give you funding, What strengths do you have that others may not, etc... I am not sure if that helps, but good luck!
  2. Hi! Funding in general at Wisconsin is a mess due to the state government. From what I know, UMASS does fund all of their MA and PhD students, BUT their masters cohort is usually only 2-3 students... That's what I meant about that. Penn State has great funding for PhD. students. All doctoral students receive an assistantship or fellowship. Unfortunately, funding at the masters level is limited, so very few MA students receive an assistantship. It doesn't mean that you shouldn't apply, but it's something to keep in mind. If you have specific questions about Penn State, feel free to private message me (I am a student there.)
  3. I don't think it's that simple. If you accept an offer to a PhD. program, you are making a 3-5 year commitment depending on your program and background. I've only ever heard of one person starting a PhD. program, leaving, and then beginning another one. (I'm sure many more have, but I'm also sure it's a headache.) For one, it's not like an undergraduate transfer. You are literally going to have to reapply to new programs. Somewhere along the line, you are going to have to explain why after such a short amount of time you are already leaving a program. This may make you look flighty. Hopefully, you remain in contact with your original recommenders because I can't imagine someone writing you a strong letter of recommendation if you leave their program after one year. If you aren't serious about the offer and program you have already accepted, I would consider not attending and saving yourself and the program a lot of time and wasted energy.
  4. From what I have gathered, Penn State admitted several MA students but did not offer any of them funding this year due to a large PhD cohort. I think they generally reserve most funding for doctoral students. Will be attending in fall (for doctoral program). Hope that helps.
  5. For graduate programs, it is unlikely that you will get anything other than loans offered to you through a finaid package. I was fully funded through my master's and still filled it out. They will offer you loans, and you can choose if you want to accept them. Obviously, if you are fully funded it is unlikely that you will accept them, but it may be nice to have it processed for what if scenarios. I intend on processing my FAFSA for my doctoral program this year, but I do not intend to take out loans. (Just in the rare chance my stipend does not cover EVERYTHING or I need to attend a conference here or there (without funding). I would prefer to take out a low interest loan than put expenses on my credit card). Just one perspective.
  6. comicalgirl, I recommend having that dreaded meeting with the chair. There could have been interdepartment factors (like faculty coming/going) that may be completely unrelated to you. This may put your mind at ease. I am curious: did professors at your current institution write your LORs? If so, they should have been a relatively accurate indicator as to whether or not you would get into the program.
  7. Accepted to Penn State and thrilled. I wonder how many they've accepted so far.. it is likely that I will accept so I believe now starts the grueling process of finding housing..
  8. I have, and historically, decisions have been made in mid February to March. I am just very impatient and wanted to see if anyone had any insight.
  9. I am new to the grad cafe. Has anyone heard from Rutgers? PhD in Communication and Information for Fall 2014?
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