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SeanDDavies

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  1. Oh Im definitely very professional. Its just that we dont have much in common and the conversations get awkward quick. Sure Ill attend classes with them and lab meetings but outside of that I dont know how much more time I could spend with them. Plus Im more of an independent person myself. I like to do things on my own when it allows itself.
  2. How's life in Huntsville? Is it possible to live in Woodlands and commute?
  3. Alcohol. I hate the taste of it. I hate how stupid it makes people.I just dont like it. Give me coffee over a beer any day.
  4. Your experience sounds very solid and I don't think the GPA is too low. I would mention the health issues in the personal statement but say that they have since been resolved. Try to do it in a way that doesn't sound like an excuse but a legitimate reason. Work hard on your personal statement and get good letters of recommendation. When it comes time to apply, cast a wider net. 6 schools is not enough. You need at least 10. Also try counseling programs and clinical programs since counseling seems less competitive (although still very competitive) and second choice schools.
  5. I'm starting to get situated as a grad student. I've noticed that I get along better with people from other departments. Some of the people in my cohort are just... we dont have much in common. Lab members are the same. So, how much time should i expect to spend with them? Do you travel together to conferences and such? Is grad school more independent where you do your own thing and dont have to worry about not getting along with these people?
  6. I would re-take the GRE since your scores are good but not outstandingly strong and it's been a while since you have taken it. I would cast a wider net as far as the schools you apply to. Apply to the ones you really wanted to get into and then a couple of others that you like but are more of a "second choice". As for finishing the Masters, I wouldn't wait to finish. Then again I haven't done a MAsters so I don't know how that would look but I would presume it doesn't matter. This next round of applications, really focus on your essays and extra curricular. Practice hard for the interviews. With the other thigns you describe I don't see why you can't be a strong candidate.
  7. I wouldn't waste money/resources/time on a MAsters if you know you want to go for a PhD. Take Psyc classes while locking down a position as a Research Assistant at a lab you're interested in and begin to network in the Psyc field so that you can have good letters or recommendation. That would be more useful than a MA.
  8. I am not familiar with the application process for a Masters in CS, however, if you have to write a statement of purpose as part of your application, it could very well be that you are not tailoring it to fit the schools you are applying to. For my area of interest, SoP's are heavily weighed in admission decisions. It could be the same for CS and that explains why you didn't get any admissions. Another thing to consider is how strong the letters of rec were, how many schools you applied to, extra curricular activities, and experience in the field other than your current job.
  9. @FeministCorgi- the processor for the Air is significantly slower than the Pro. Even though they are both listed at Intel i5. I don't know what software you use, but if you use SPSS, I would say go with the Pro. I ran into the same conondrum myself and after reviewing the info seems the Pro is the way to go.
  10. When purchasing via Amazon you can check to see who the seller is. You can choose to purchase only from the manufacturers, and/or trusted vendors, or go with vendors with good reputation. This should protect you against purchasing knock-offs.
  11. The idea of buying an inexpensive and portable laptop that you use for a limited amount of scenarios sounds good, but it has never worked for me. As MathCat states, I have also ended up upgrading laptops because I was unhappy with their performance. Today, the ability to expand your laptop is fairly inexpensive. You can buy a monitor and even a docking station with a keyboard for less than $300. That is significantly less than paying for laptop and a desktop. I would go that route. Laptop and docking station vs inexpensive laptop (or surface pro) and desktop.
  12. What happens if you change your mind after April 15? Funding doesn't seem to be like what they had told me. Now I'm learning of many stipulations that I don't feel comfortable with. I'm still doing more research, but what if I change my mind after April 15?
  13. I would never turn down a fully funded PhD for an unfunded MS, especially considering those schools are great.
  14. that was a not sure why the sunglasses guy showed up
  15. RAM is not a problem since either A) they both have 8 gbs or they can both be expanded up to 8 gbs
  16. Gonna jump in this thread for my own question.... Macbook Pro vs. MacBook Air- even though both list an i5 processor, when reading the specs on Best Buy website, it said 2.7Ghz for the Pro and something like 1.9 Ghz for the Air (The website is no longer showing the clock speed on the processors so I don't have the exact numbers any longer). Would the air at 1.9 be enough to handle programs such as SPSS or would it be better to stick with the Pro? People with Macs that use programs such as SPSS, do you have an external number keypad?
  17. 1. Professor/Psychologist- working towards this one 2. Writer- fiction books but contribute at NYT or The Guardian- never happening 3. Detective/Private Investigator- never happening 4. Journalist/Photographer- never happening Honorable mentions: Bulldog breeder, Philanthropist (giving money away a la Oprah), Astrophysicist, Supreme Court Justice.
  18. Gellert- I read the requirements and it appears that they do not accept proposals from clinical or counseling. I am guessing the reason Storyhill22 and their lab member were able to receive it is because it was in previous year prior to these new guidelines, assuming that it is indeed a new guideline instituted this year. What a shame because it does indeed seem like an excellent opportunity. Anyone know of similar fellowships in which counseling/clinical people can apply?
  19. Has anyone in the Clinical/Counseling Psyc field been able to receive the GRFP?
  20. SSD drives are much faster than HDD, especially the HDD that come stock with most computers (at 5400rmp). Lycaon I am not familiar with a lot of those programs however doing a bit of research it seems that i5 would be sufficient. I would recommend having 8 gbs of ram but buy it separately and install it yourself instead of ordering it with the computer because you can find it much cheaper on amazon or a computer parts store. As for AMD, I personally can't stand it. It runs so hot and it is noticeably slower than Intel (even when comparing their top models). It also does a number on your battery. That has been my experience and I know they say that this has been improved over the last few years but I have not seen that.
  21. A thing I Recommend is getting Amazon Prime. You get free two day shipping plus prime video which has some cool shows you might not find on Netflix (Is it me or does it seem shows are being spread out over so many different providers you almost have to take out another loan to cover them all?). There is a student discount which cuts the price in half.
  22. LifeHAck: Do not pay full price for MS Office. Your school should have a store where software is purchased and you should be able to buy it for $30. This has been the case at all of the previous universities I have attended. I have never paid full price for Office. There should also be other software available to you at a reasonable price. Perhaps contact your IT department and see if they have any tips.
  23. Clueless- I would say get a Lenovo or Asus. Those seem to hold up really well. I would avoid the touchscreen personally because they seem glitchy. I prefer Intel over AMD, so I would go with an i5 processor. at least 4 gb of ram. As for hard drive, it doesn't really matter since I would back up everything to an external drive. Consider a laptop that has a numbered key pad if you will be entering data/numbers. You can find all of this for around $500-800.
  24. It is very unlikely that you will get admitance into a PhD program without interviewing. I would even be wary of the program if that did happen. You should contact them, call rather than email, and see what they say.
  25. Man oh man. I have learned some things lately. I am getting the impression that big name schools, such as NYU, Columbia, others, have very high acceptance rates into their MA programs. It seems that they use these to pump money into their schools and PhD programs. These MA programs are not very individualized and just kind of leave you to fend for your own. They don't provide a good amount of research opportunities for their MA students. So, the MA seems like a bad idea at this point. Now still working on working through the PhD offer.
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