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I was accepted last year and the stipend was around $15,000 for the school year with no summer funding... Wisconsin is an amazing program; I'd recommend going to the visit for sure. However, I ultimately did not choose to go there (and honestly, funding was one of the biggest reasons).

I would email the DGS. Alex Pacek a-pacek@tamu.edu

Thank you all so much! I appreciate the candid advice.

Hi all, I know that many of us have heard from departments, and therefore, I am wondering if anyone has started the process of deciding on a program. Also, I know this is a bit early as some programs have yet to announce decisions and that there are still visit days to attend. However, I am constantly weighing all of my options and playing out different scenarios in my head. My current question is do I attend a top 10 school with some fit or a top 20 school with near perfect fit (please note that I do not have all of the information regarding the schools as I have yet to visit)? I have read a ton online and many advise to go with the highest ranked program that one gets into. However, my current undergraduate advisors really stress fit. Any advice is appreciated and I would love to hear how you all are weighing your options and deciding on programs. Thanks!

I have the visit day info. However, I had to ask about it since I had to schedule my travel to visit the poli sci department at UMN and Wisconsin in the same week. Have you been in contact with Katherine Murphy, the graduate secretary?

Thanks so much! I am just doing some preliminary looking too. Taking public transportation would be awesome! Again, thanks!

Just fyi Bartels (I am assuming you mean Larry Bartels) is at Vanderbilt. http://www.vanderbilt.edu/political-science/bio/larry-bartels

I have definitely started weighing my options. I still haven't received the funding amounts from most of the programs, so like you, I am waiting on that. In addition, I still haven't heard from a few programs. As of right now, I am leaning towards the Humphrey school. I think for me it comes down to two questions, "What do I really want to do?" and "Where do I see myself is ten years?" I want to be a scholar-practitioner and have the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to be in academia or the public/private sector. Also, Humphrey would provide me with amazing advisors - who have been in contact with me and are absolutely honest and welcoming.

Thank you for your advice! Yeah, I plan on driving to campus for sure.

Hi -- Looking to revive this thread for the 2015 admits. Any suggestions on decent areas/apartments for a young couple with two dogs? We are interested in being near bars, restaurants, shopping, parks, etc... However, we do not want to be in an area where there are a ton of undergraduate students. We are looking to move at the beginning of June. I have read through this thread and it seems that Uptown and St. Anthony park are better areas for graduate students. We are thinking up to $1200/month for a two bedroom. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance!

Yep, that's me. A professor on the admissions committee called me to let me know. It was like around 5:30pm CST, so I doubt they have called everyone they are admitting. My status online still says waiting, so I wouldn't worry too much.

Thanks! And no, it has not changed on the website.

Hi! I heard from them about 10 days ago via phone. Not sure if they have released all of their decisions or not. Maybe you should email them to see?

Congrats! What is your area of interest? Maybe we will meet at Humphrey!

Hi all - I posted the Duke info on the results page. I applied to the dual PhD program in public policy and political science; however, that is through the Sanford school of public policy, not the political science department. I heard from the Sanford school regarding my admission status a week ago -- apparently, the political science department does not have a say in joint admits. Since I am coming straight from my undergrad, Sanford wanted me to complete their MPP program and then reapply to their PhD program afterwards. Anyway, I ended up switching my application to the poli sci department this week, and they informed me that admission results should come out soon (I'm guessing within the next few weeks). I hope that puts you all at ease. Best of luck!