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So, in what has to be one of the more nail-bitingly late decision releases, GSU finally accepted me to the program. Now to find out if I have any funding...

Northwestern deigned to send out their rejections today. Still waiting on GSU and NYU, but not holding my breath.

So there's still a chance! They've yet to let me know my status. *sigh*

Still waiting on NYU-Tisch Cinema, Amherst, and GSU, but the way things have been going, it's not looking good. Update: Amherst should be releasing decisions by the end of the week/beginning of next week and GSU should be releasing decisions by the end of this month, per the respective graduate admissions folks (in case anyone was curious).

Is that the UT Austin Media Studies PhD? I didn't think they had interviews, but it's possible I'm both wrong and have been all but rejected.

A lot of people who live in Tallahassee with a family and/or kids tend to reside somewhat outside of the city proper. The east side of town and Killearn are popular, if you want to avoid the student-heavy areas.

Media Studies/Television Studies, or at least since the beginning of last year. I have no formal experience in communication or media studies.

I haven't heard anything from any program whatsoever. I am thinking, however, that Wisconsin-Madison and Northwestern are out just based on what I've seen in terms of acceptances here on the forum. Unfortunately, I can't start planning anything yet, other than what my plans B, C, and D will be in the event of another shutout. Edit: Just got my rejection notice from Wisconsin-Madison.

I followed all of my POIs who have pages, so I may have preemptively piqued and crushed their interest XD

Sure thing. How do I go about posting to the blog? Or is it in the the form of a message board post?

I'd be interested. What are the requirements?

Anyone able to claim/corroborate the UW-Madison acceptance in the results search?

Don't get down just yet! There's still plenty of time. If your credentials are up to snuff (and a number of randomized elements end up in your favor) you'll get in somewhere.

I'm waiting on one LoR-writer for two programs that are due tomorrow and one that's due January 2nd. If past experience serves, they'll submit them at 11:30 PM the day they're due. Now that I have nothing else to do with my time (other than work) I'm worrying myself with plans B, C, and D in the event I don't get in anywhere. Also started learning German.

Eesh, that is tricky. If you used the components of that chapter as a paper in a class before it became part of the thesis, I'd say it'd be justifiable to use it. Beyond that, it's even more important if you think it's a good fit, one worth betting $200 no less.

O.O that's a lot of money for one program's application. I hope they at least staple a $100 bill to your application for you before sending it to the admissions committee.

I feel completely drained, but that's because of work and a cold XD I feel ya! Four of mine are in, with three left waiting for LoRs. Also, apparently one of my programs hasn't received/uploaded my transcript yet, despite my sending it a month ago. They said not to worry. I'm kinda worried.

Yeah, I need letters from two of my referees by the 1st. And a long wait it will be...

The Oxford Internet Institute has a doctoral program in Information, Communication, and Social Sciences. It's relatively new and I imagine EU citizens would have a decent chance at funding.

Welcome aboard! If you have any questions, there are many knowledgeable people on this thread, as well as myself.

Speaking to your thesis and the experience you gained writing it would definitely be able to replace extraneous autobiography in the statement. Connect that with broader theory, have a section relating it to your POI, or at least the institution, and boom, you've got a usable essay.

I wouldn't mind taking a look at it, but it's definitely easier to adjust an existing SOP rather than start from scratch. Do you think you didn't frame your research well or something in the original?

If you don't mind me asking, why no top ten schools? Side note: Swedish?

*dusts cobwebs off thread* Dear Fellow Hopefuls, What is your plan if you don't get in this application season? I've already been completely shut out one time, so a second time, especially since I actually feel like I fit well with my prospective field, would be enough to let me know that I should be pursuing other avenues. I'll likely try teaching English in Japan or something of that nature. I need to escape and do something that isn't retail. It'd be nice to do something to make use of my two MAs, too. Unfortunately, they're non-refundable.