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Hey AlinaD, what's the offer deadline they've given you?

Email the school with the early deadline and ask for an extension. That's what I did a few days ago - got it extended by three weeks.

Hello. If you don't mind my asking, did Waterloo offer a sizable funding package?

Be still my heart.

I got offered 15k from both Waterloo and Laurier, so I'd say it's pretty par the course. Also, still waiting on York, too.

Got into Waterloo (MA Poli Sci) today! Woo hoo!

Email from Ryerson MPPA this afternoon: "Your application has been reviewed for consideration and has been forwarded to the Program Admissions Committee for review. Once an admission decision has been reached, you will be notified by email." Literally had a freaking HEART ATTACK when I got the email thinking it was an admission decision. Holy hell.

I would pick Dalhousie for non-academic reasons; they're offering you a much better financial deal with the TAship and RAship which could pay for your rent and other expenses. Halifax would also be a nice city to spend some time in. But if Western is more your taste, then accept if you're alright with potentially not being a TA or RA. Is it possible to email the admissions coordinator to ask them what the likelihood of getting those positions is?

Those were the only specifically non-political science programs I applied to, so no.

Hey POLIS! Unfortunately--at the last minute--I chose not to apply to McMaster. It would've been a safety school, but now that I've been accepted to one I'd rather attend, seems like a waste of a hundred bucks. Congrats on your PhD acceptance!

Still waiting on Waterloo MPS and Ryerson MPPA.

100% going to an Asian market after work and buying those. Sounds delicious.

Hey Polis. I got into Laurier with 15k in funding (including TA $$$). Haven't heard back from Ryerson or York yet.

Within an MA in Political Science, it would be Public Policy and Administration.

Thanks. I guess that means I'll probably be offered funding somewhere. Ryerson is my first choice.

oh, I forgot to mention that my reference letters are not from Political Science professors. I have one from an Economics professor and another from a professor of German Studies. will this hurt me in my MA Poli Sci endeavors? Econ is pretty broad and she will be able to speak for my understanding of economic processes and how it relates to policy and political economy, but German Studies will be a stretch.

Hey. I'm also applying to a few policy Masters programs- Waterloo MPS as well as Ryerson. I have an average of 83% last two years of undergraduate studies at UBC, B.A. Political Science with a minor in Economics. Not sure if I'll get it in, but hey, you're not alone in feeling uncertain, that's for sure. Best of luck.

Haven't seen a thread specifically for Canadian programs in the upcoming cycle, so I thought I'd make one. I don't know a lot about what makes a competitive application, so if someone could review my stats, I'd appreciate it: 83% average in my last two years of undergrad at UBC (studied BA in political science and with a minor in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics). According to OUAC, this converts to a 3.7 GPA. decent work experience, but nothing related to political science, policy, or government for that matter enthusiastic reference letters from past professors I'm considering applying to Masters programs for Political Science at York, McMaster, Waterloo, Guelph, and Laurier. Definitely applying for Masters programs in Policy at Ryerson (MPPA) and Laurier (MIPP). Do you guys think I'll get into any of the above schools? I'm quite worried. Where are you all applying? Cheers!

Hey, what were your stats, if you don't mind me asking? That program is my top choice.