apixelrevolt
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apixelrevolt got a reaction from Eternal Optimist in Tell me I did the right thing
Seriously, and particularly because this is for an MA, I would encourage you not to lose any sleep over your decision. Be (eternally) optimistic, and squeeze everything you can from the MA program you've committed to, enjoy your time there, and knock your PhD apps out of the park.
To be honest, interests change and evolve. You may settle into an entirely different track by the time you are applying for PhD programs. What is most important with the MA (I think) is to have supportive faculty and a chance to strengthen your own interests and sense of direction.
And, of course, that funding is always important.
So don't sweat it, and be excited.
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apixelrevolt got a reaction from ProfLorax in Tell me I did the right thing
Seriously, and particularly because this is for an MA, I would encourage you not to lose any sleep over your decision. Be (eternally) optimistic, and squeeze everything you can from the MA program you've committed to, enjoy your time there, and knock your PhD apps out of the park.
To be honest, interests change and evolve. You may settle into an entirely different track by the time you are applying for PhD programs. What is most important with the MA (I think) is to have supportive faculty and a chance to strengthen your own interests and sense of direction.
And, of course, that funding is always important.
So don't sweat it, and be excited.
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apixelrevolt reacted to skybythelight in First Year MA/PhD at University of Washington, questions welcome!
Hey again--I'm going to send you a PM answering this at some point tonight or tomorrow. I'm a little pressed for time at the moment and I want to give your question a thoughtful response.
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apixelrevolt reacted in Getting a university to reject you?
When I get drunk, I text all the girls on my phone. I call it 'doing a Joe (my name).' You can do a variation of the Joe, and next time you get drunk, email all the schools you applied to. If my theory is correct, you should get 3 booty calls and 12 restraining orders.
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apixelrevolt reacted to iExcelAtMicrosoftPuns in Books NOT to read-
Why does it have to be books?
Things NOT to read - this thread after page 4.
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apixelrevolt got a reaction from collikl in First Year MA/PhD at University of Washington, questions welcome!
collikl - Me too! Woohoo!
skybythelight - Do you have any idea what the committee looks for in terms of funding offers? (For incoming or current students.) What kind of things were a part of your application for funding?