Simmelove
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Could someone tell me when the visit weekend for IU is? One of my friends that is a current grad student there said he thought it was either this weekend or next but was not sure. I'm on the waitlist and was advised to wait to make my decision until after the admitted students visit. I really want to accept Vanderbilt because I loved it there but IU holds a special place in my heart for multiple reasons, although I'm honestly not sure if I'd accept even if admitted since Vanderbilt was so great. Ugh! Decisions! Help!!
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Anyone else receive a "no" from UChicago? I can't tell if it's just for the PhD program or for the PhD/maybe you'll get MAPSS instead program.
I got my rejection for the PhD and acceptance into MAPPS at the same time today. Hope this helps!
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Thank you all so much for your responses and help!
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Business casual is a good place to start. Blazers are definitely a good option (of course paired with nice pants/slacks or an appropriate skirt), but nice cardigans can work too. Comfortable shoes are a very important thing! On my last visit, I was on my feet for a good portion of the day, and was very glad I decided against heels.
I would remove a nose ring, personally. I think a lot of people would be fine with it and not care about it, but you never know if you'll run into someone who doesn't like that kind of thing.
Your visit is probably to try to familiarize you with the area, the program, and the faculty and other students (and maybe to help convince you to attend!) You'll probably have several short interviews with professors (or something similar), get shown the campus/facilities/etc., have a chance to talk to current students about their experiences, or meet with the director of admissions/your program to learn about the program and what kind of classes you would take, research you would do, and what's expected of grad students. (Wow, that was a long sentence! Sheesh.) You'll probably get some sort of schedule that will tell you what's going on, and might be paired with a current student who helps you find where you need to go. Other things that might happen could be a meal with faculty and other students, or even a party!
I hope this helps ease your anxiety.
Thank you so much for your informative response! What can I expect from the faculty interviews? How should I prepare for these? Any tips on making a good impression? Thank you again!
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Also, to tack off of this question -- how "weird" of an appearance is acceptable? Is a nose ring okay to keep in? Tattoos would be hidden, but I have a pretty interesting haircut, which I can't change, other than making sure it's a natural hair color. I haven't encountered any problems before, but I don't want my first impression to be distracting or unprofessional.
To respond to the question: I'd say a nice shirt and blazer with a nice pair of dress pants or corduroys. You don't have to wear a suit, for one, but a blazer is always a safe bet (I don't know your gender, but for anyone, it works).
Thank you for your response! Bloomington is quirky so I think you should be just fine with the nose ring and interesting haircut! Knowing the faculty there, they will probably see your unique appearance as a positive thing.
I worry about making a bad impression too. I'm an insomniac and know I won't sleep being nervous about visiting and all, especially with early start times. I hope I don't blow it. Do schools ever revoke acceptances? I worry about things like this...
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I'm mainly interested in gender, education, and Latin-American issues, but really had a hard time narrowing it down as well. There is nothing I dislike about sociology.
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I have a couple of prospective student weekends coming up and am extremely nervous. Could anyone provide insight, please?
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Would anyone accepted to Indiana University be willing to share funding details?
Thanks!
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Congratulations on your acceptances! I also applied to the university of Cincinnati and am anxious to hear back from them. Do you mind telling me about your acceptance? Did you get an email? Was there funding info included? I contacted the department a day or so ago and was told that they are still making final decisions.
Thank you so much!! I got an email with my acceptance on January 29th. The offer includes a tuition scholarship plus GA stipend for four years. The formal letters detailing the funding were attached to the email. If you have any other questions feel free to ask!
Accepted (2/12) University of Cincinnati, Vanderbilt University
Interview (1/12) University of Kentucky
Waitlisted (0/12)
Rejected (0/12):
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Can anyone claim the Kentucky invitation? I got one, too, and will be attending.
Hello sociology1! I got a Kentucky invitation but am not sure if I will attend.
Accepted (2/12) University of Cincinnati, Vanderbilt University
Interview (1/12) University of Kentucky
Waitlisted (0/12)
Rejected (0/12):
Fall 2015 Official Decisions Thread
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This helps a lot! Thank you!! Vanderbilt invited the waitlisted people to their visit weekend but obviously IU didn't. Not like I'm not super familiar with the place after doing my undergrad & living there two years post graduation, but still would have appreciated the opportunity to build relationships, especially if I do get off the waitlist.