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That's a relief! Thank you. I guess I was expecting something more official, hahaha.

Hi everyone, So upon getting (unofficially) accepted by the department, I was told by the program director that funding was pretty much guaranteed for the first semester for all students. The stipend amount was also mentioned. However, when I got the official letter from the graduate school, there was no mention of funding. Is this normal? Should I ask anyone about it?

Who's applying for MFT programs for Fall 2014?

An hour ago or so.

Mine was bad news as well

McGill results are out!

It feels like a lot of people tend to go for a PhD because it seems like the obvious/expected path to take after a certain point - NOT because they're into intense research. (In my field, it's also because they can't teach/open a clinic without a PhD.)

What information is there supposed to be in the formal acceptance letter? Mine didn't mention anything about funding, even though it was discussed via email with two professors. Is that weird?

I was surprised by how much my top choice program looked at me as an individual, not just an applicant with scores and stats. They really seemed most impressed with my interest and enthusiasm, with my weaknesses and strengths, my history and my SoP. I am absolutely sure other applicants had stats that were way higher, but failed to show their passion.

Everything I keep hearing about grad school makes me wonder if my procrastinating self will be able to handle the workload and the intensity of grad school Granted, I'm only going to a MSc and not a PhD, but the program is still intense and rigorous enough for me to worry. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this curse while there is still time? More seriously, how do procrastinating students like me cope with the study load in grad school? What kind of skills do I need to develop?

Hi everyone, How do you deal with the hassle of finding somewhere to live in when you're not even in the country yet - with no means to visit until around the time the program starts? I know dorms is the easy option, but it so happens that I am in a counseling program where I have to spend a lot of the time in the off-campus center. Which means I'm stuck carpooling with others for a while, since it's not that close to campus and my sessions at the counseling center are late in the evening. ALSO, I'll have to stay in the dorms for two semesters before I am able to move. I also have the issue of being in an urban area where some neighborhoods aren't that safe, so this is quickly becoming an overwhelming problem Advice and help would really be appreciated. I've spoken to some students in the program who have suggested some very safe areas for me to live in (off campus), but I'd still have a ) transportation issues and b ) no way of knowing what living in that apartment is like until I get there.. How did YOU deal with the housing hurdle as an international student? What would you do in my situation?

I think you should consider that there are other types of families out there before calling someone childish. Freedom of choice does not come as easily for some people. I didn't even want to mention it, so please refrain from any comment regarding my life, or my choices. You need to get some perspective. Thank you so much for saying this.

Yeah, I guess I'm just worried they'll just withdraw my application if it's one of those cases where they have to send the request to someone else to reject, etc.

Good idea. I'll do just that. And thank you!

Pretty much this situation right there. Didn't want it to get too personal. I already got into this amazing program and I totally don't care about that other university.. so I'm wondering if I can email that university and explain my situation for them. I just don't want my application to be *cancelled*.