kwh6

Hi, I did not not apply to FSU's social psychology PhD program, but I did apply to the cognitive program, and I have not yet heard back from them. I know this does not necessarily answer your question, but I wanted to reply anyway to inform you that you are not the only one on the "uncertainty" boat.

My mother is thoroughly convinced that you MUST have a Master's degree before you will be admitted into a PhD program, regardless of the amount of evidence to the contrary I present. Sadly, I have been rejected from all of the PhD programs I have applied to so far, but two of them have offered admission to their Master's program. Mother's response: "Told you so . . ." The worst, however, came from a LOR writer, upon hearing that I would also be applying to my school's Master's program (doesn't offer a PhD): "I'm surprised to hear that. You really shouldn't go here--it would be a waste of your time. I have no doubt you will get into at least one of your PhD programs." Guess who will more than likely be my advisor for the M.A.? Awkward . . .