Aski

I would say that your first best step would be to look at employment outside of Armenia and see if your degree would be recognized. If so, wonderful! If not, while it is possible to hold more than one Phd, two in similar fields as the poster above said is unlikely, but I guess that would also depend on your area of research, thesis topic, and if the Phd would be identical given the research. You are never too old, I am 34 and beginning my master's in Sept

I got an email too, came in at midnight EST but my status changed before the email. So you should keep checking your application status

I just checked my online status and it says decision selected :-D

Rejection does hurt, I agree, but we are all adults here and we know that rejection is part of life, I may be rejected from the program I applied for. That being said, it is not the fact there were rejected that is humourous, it is sad indeed, it is their response to the rejection. Instead of thinking perhaps there were better applicants or there wasn't a supervisior they rant and believe that since they went to an ivy league that should have guaranteed them a spot, this is what I find humourous, in a facetious way. I want people like that to understand that an ivy league doesn't make them a better applicant unless they have the stats to support their claim. No malice is intented.

I spoke to them a couple weeks ago and I was told that the online stream applications are being reviewed at the beginning of April. In the results page it looks like last year someone received their acceptance April 17th. Hope its not too much longer.

I think this from today is one of my favourites I have seen: "I can't believe this fu**ing shit. I am undergrad from IVY LEAGUE. I am not good enough for you? Stupid fu**ing school. I reject you." While I feel bad for those who don't get into their program of choice, to say that you are ivy league instead of saying how great your stats are makes me feel a little less bad. This person felt they should get in because of elitism rather than merit. Perhaps stats weren't good, perhaps intended area of study didn't fit, perhaps they did not have an advisor for the topic presented, there are many reasons why one is not accepted and saying you went to an ive league I am sorry to say doesn't weigh much unless you have amazing stats. good luck with your other choices

The UVic MPA online stream isn't even being reviewed until beginning of April, received an email today.

Except for those applying for the online stream, I received an email today that stated those applications will be reviewed at the beginning of April.

Congrats!!!

Uvic MPA online or on campus?

Congrats! I applied to that program too, the online program. which program are you doing?

My app has been "file forwarded to department" I emailed and it was sent to the department feb 23. That means that I have all the prerequisites and my application is complete. I was told it could take a few weeks to hear back anything

That does clarify some of the position. But to clarify one things, while you have the ability to see both accounts with TD, you cannot transfer money online, you must call them and complete a wire transfer. Cheers

Any UVic MPA applicants here?

I just wanted to correct a few things, I know this post is old but I would hate for someone coming to Canada to rely upon it. First, there is no bank in Canada that would let you have access to an account in the US and a Canadian account, for online banking you would have to log into two different accounts. The banking laws here are much stricter than in the US. There are many banks that operate all over Canada and where you open your account is irrelevant. The top 5 are located all over Canada: RBC, TD, Scotiabank, CIBC, and BMO. Then you have smaller banks and the credit unions, while with this subsequent option you would be limited in finding another branch somewhere across Canada, most smaller banks and credit unions are part of the exchange network in which you can withdraw money from other locations with no fees. As for cell phones, most companies do not charge long distance fees. I am with Koodo, no contract, and for $50 I have: unlimited anytime calling, unlimited national/international messaging and picture messaging (text), no roaming when outside local area, 2gigs monthly data. It is one of the best plans out there And they were my service provider when I lived in BC (Pender Island) and I had good reception.

Your friends statement is not true, Canada does not lack technological advancement. However, that being said, some of the best structural engineering programs are in the UK and Japan. It matters firstly what you are looking to get out of the program (your career ambitions). And be careful when reading articles that list the "top schools" they can be misleading. You should contact alumni, search for publications and review professional journals, this will help you decide which school to attend.

Anyone waiting to hear about the UVIC MPA online stream? I applied on Jan 17, deadline had been extended to Jan 31 and status is sitting at file forwarded to department.

New to here but see some really great information. I applied to the UVIC online MPA, anyone have any idea of when I should hear back. My status has been sitting forwarded for review for close to 3 weeks. Anyone here every applied for this program that can offer some insight? Thanks