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So does the silent rejection go for duke as well?

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If i haven't heard anything from ucla duke chicago and MIT yet it's a silent rejection right?

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UCSD rejection.. at least they let me know early of the decision. I prefer earlier notification of my rejection over having me hanging on the string...e.g. chicago or NW

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Could people share their experiences and knowledge on which schools interview? I heard interviews are on the increase nowadays.

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Thanks RLemkin for the reply. I graduated with merits but didn't know that schools had different grade cuts for awarding distinctions/merits. But right, I should definitely check with the professors. 

 

Gibbom, I think you have an excellent scores for your masters.

My school rewarded distinctions to those who averaged over 70, so perhaps that'll make up for your UG score?

I'm applying to schools with a focus on east asia, and my interest overlaps with PE, so I've decided on schools who have strength in PE as well. I'm not applying for MIT, but good luck!

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Hi, I'm preparing my applications for a US phd in CP.

 

I did my masters in the UK and am wondering whether my scores are competitive.

 

I have a average of 65. 

 

Do you think I'll suffer from this score when making applications to T15 schools?

 

It would be immensely helpful of those graduated from the UK system can share their average! 

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hi  i'm new to the forum, preparing for applications this fall. 

I'm excited to see this thread so that I know that I'm not alone in this.

 

I'm done with my gre & toefl and starting on my sop. 

I want to continue to to study comparative politics with a focus on democracy which is what I did for my masters.

 

Regional focus is east asia and

i'm interested in comparing responses to non-traditional challenges (aging, environmental issues, inequality) according to regime type,

 

I'm doing a lot of school research to find the right fit, 

but with the bulk of information on school websites, i could definitely use some help!

 

What schools have a strong CP program with strength in democracy, inequality(political economy), east asia?