kaleisi
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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?
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Who's applying for MFT programs for Fall 2014?
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When did you get your results?
An hour ago or so.
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Not for me, my application still says "in review" - guess that's bad news?
Mine was bad news as well
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McGill results are out!
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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What concerns me is why you did not have the balls to tell your family that you did not want to go to that particular school. It makes you look childish. You are an adult now, and should be able to make your own decisions about what you want to do with your life. If you did not want to go to that school, then you never should have applied in the first place. These schools have enough applications to go through and are wasting their time looking at an applicant who doesn't even want to go there.Frankly, I think you should just wait and see what the university does. If they accept you, just decline it. The faculty from this school will likely never want to collaborate with you if you ask the school to reject you because you only applied to pacify your family. You have to begin to think about your networks.
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.
Let's try not to judge the OP. She originally didn't even want to mention the reason why she wants to do this so I don't think she intended to open this particular point up for discussion. Clearly she is a thoughtful and intelligent woman (as she got into a competitive academic program) who has probably given this situation a lot of thought and can predict the way that her family will respond. Families can operate quite differently from a cultural context, ways in which people from an individualistic society (such as the American way of life) may find challenging to comprehend (particularly when compared to collectivist societies or societies in which elders are given more respect for their experience and wisdom).
Best of luck to the OP. I hope the situation turns out favorably.
Thank you so much for saying this.
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Ask them to reject you, and I am sure they will. You just told them you are not interested in going there. They are not going to admit someone that is not interested in them. I am sure if you tell them you are not withdrawing your app but are not interested, they will not admit you.
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.
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I think you can, but I also think you would be better off by calling them. That way you can anticipate on their reaction, explaining and getting them to understand. You will have to elaborate a bit more on your situation than you did in your OP, but you probably figured that.
Best of luck and congrats on the acceptance you are happy with!
Good idea. I'll do just that. And thank you!
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Let's patiently wait and see if the OP is willing to offer an explanation. Maybe there are some extenuating circumstances in this situation that aren't known to us. Just one of many possible scenarios I can think of... ie: family pressuring OP to attend a program and OP wants to show them a rejection letter so they stop pressuring her.
Too little is know about the situation for us to jump to conclusions, in my opinion.
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*.
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Oh wow, that certainly helps a lot!
I've been in a LDR with my SO since July. He started his PhD in the US last fall and I stayed in his home country. Why didn't I apply last year, too? I have a fixed-term contract that I didn't want to terminate, which is why I decided to stay here for another year and apply during this cycle instead.
I have been in a LDR before, and it didn't work out too well, as neither of us was committed enough. Now, however, everything has gone surprisingly smoothly. We text constantly (WhatsApp is good especially if you are in different countries), and try to talk on Skype at least a couple of times a week. Sometimes on weekends we talk on Skype for hours, maybe grab a beer or two, and it almost feels like we were hanging out for real (although the physical part is obviously lacking). He's really thoughtful - it certainly was a nice surprise to have flowers delivered to the office last Friday - and we have a strong mutual trust, which is essential in any relationship but especially so in a long distance one.
As several people here have mentioned, it's important to see each other as frequently as possible. I try to visit my SO every two months or so, and he spent the Christmas here. It also helps if you know that the situation is temporary and will only last for X time. I'm excited to know that from August on, I'll be within a 300 mile radius from my SO.
Seems like in your case, you are both very committed to making things work whether or not you end up in a long distance relationship. All the best!
OMG. I've been in a LDR for the exact same amount of time, and I can relate so much to what you're saying!! We've been together since June actually, we Whatsapp all the time, Skype during the weekends.. I've been worried that the workload in grad school would be a really difficult transition, but he's taking time off work when I start to come and see me, which will be amazing. After that, we're definitely planning on seeing each other every few months
This thread warms my fuzzies so much :3
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Can you actually ask a university to reject you - NOT CANCEL your application - but outright reject you?
Regardless of my reasons, is it possible?
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Well, to be honest, I did go (months ago) to the open doors at McGill and met with who I think is one of the professors in the counseling program briefly. First thing he asks me: what's your GPA? And when I told him, he was like.. well, we mostly look at grades. Of course, we take everything else into consideration but grades are most important. So it makes sense that they wouldn't be interviewing.
Turned me off, tbh.
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Considering that schools often change their mind about (revoke) admissions offers all the time, I would imagine we would be well within our rights to change our mind before the deadline.
I assume they would change their minds for a reason though..?
I really just want to make sure it wouldn't be seen as unprofessional or in bad form to change my mind before April 15th.
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What if you changed your mind before the April 15 deadline? Would that be okay?
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Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I find it bizarre because past years' results show that they contacted people for interviews in late February. I'm debating calling the department to check on the status of my application.
I just got a response; apparently they aren't interviewing this year. We should be hearing back by late March.
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Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I find it bizarre because past years' results show that they contacted people for interviews in late February. I'm debating calling the department to check on the status of my application.
It's so annoying, but apparently they're late this year. They did say on the website though that interviews would happen mid to late March, so it should be soon..
I emailed yesterday, no reply still. Please let me know what happens if you do call! I would do it myself, but I'm an international student
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Has anyone applied to the MA in counseling psychology in McGill?
Haven't heard anything yet, still "under review"..
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My $0.02, but the "20 hour per week assistantship" at Option A seems like a great way to gain a lot of experience while also paying your degree. I wish I had had that secure funding/experience built into my Masters degree.
It does sound great, however like I said, the program isn't unique in terms of faculty or research :\
Do you have any professor at B to back you up? Department politics can become useful.
Do you mean backing up in terms of assistantships? Not really.. I'm an international student, so I couldn't even visit the school for the interview. I considered telling option B of the full assistantship I got as a way to negotiate, but I have a feeling they aren't going to change standard procedure for me.
Can you afford to live on partial funding, or can you get by without funding at all for a semester or two?
If not, would you be able or willing to work during the program?
If not, make an estimate of how much money you would need, worst case. Would you be able to pay off your debts in the couple of years after you graduate from option B?
I wouldn't want to start on a PhD program while in debt, but that's less of a problem when you're just looking to get a job. So what you plan on doing after should also be taken into consideration.
I can afford to live on partial and even no funding for a semester or two, it's more that I could just bypass that entire issue by going for the program with full funding. I would very much like to work and I think I can within the university, but as an international student, I doubt I'll be able to work outside the university.
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I'm really looking for advice
Basically, I have been accepted to two Master's programs in the field I want. Option A offers full funding through a 20 hour per week assistantship, and option B offers partial funding - the first semester is a sort of 'training' assistantship for all new studens that pays for most of the tuition (+ stipend), and for the following semesters, it's based on merit and money available. Option B also said that in the past years, all students have been funded for their entire time, but there's no guarantee. They also added that they give out only 10 hour per week assistantships.My dilemma is this. I would without a doubt pick option A because full funding sounds great, but I prefer option B, in terms of faculty and strength of research. I guess I just got a better impression from option B. They also have excellent employment rate for their graduates, which isn't the case for option A.
Thoughts? Advice?
Official letter, no funding information
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That's a relief! Thank you. I guess I was expecting something more official, hahaha.