Straussian Dogmatist
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Received an unfunded MA offer from Boston College. Thought for sure there'd be some sort of aid or work study... nothing. Called them and it seems that as a policy they offer nothing to their masters students. Was my top choice and now not only do I feel the sting of rejection, but also have to deal with the miserable conditions they have set - you can study with us, but we want your money first. Feels almost disrespectful in a way. I nearly asked "are you joking?" when hearing the funding details. Hopefully my waitlist PhD offer comes through... if not, would anyone consider taking on an unfunded MA? I've heard talk about it on this website and have heard from many that it's a very bad deal. BC is a big deal for me, but I'm not sure if it's worth 50k+ in debt when I get out. -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Quick question - first, congrats to those admitted to BC today! I also applied but don't have a letter in the mail today. I logged onto the application portal and saw a new section about applying for financial aid. Any idea what this means? Edit - I was on an old page. No one reported a BC admit today. Still - does the new existence of a financial aid section for the 2016-2017 year mean something? -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Contacted Notre Dame about not hearing anything and I was told that "Friday's decisions have gone out, yours may be sent tomorrow." Do I assume rejection at this point? -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
When I saw someone post that acceptances would be going out today I found it a bit odd. It could be the case that everyone who will been accepted have been, or perhaps those who were accepted today simply haven't/don't post on GC. OR today just wasn't the day. Though it's still not COB in south bend.... -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Any of my fellow Notre Dame hopefuls feeling left out in the cold? -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
I'm wondering too. They seem to have sent out a few acceptances and rejections. Though, as I'm sure you're aware, on the results search page people have been saying formal acceptance letters will be emailed tomorrow. Can anyone claim one of the posts - either admit or otherwise? Fingers crossed for both of us! -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Has anyone here gotten news from Boston College? -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
I second this. -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
I can imagine. This isn't easy anywhere! I am beginning to sweat a little, as I've received rejections and implied rejections across the board with the exception of a waitlist. My dilemma is - do I accept the waitlist should I get off of it, even if I'm sure that another program would be better for me? Or do I not risk the opportunity I have and just get started? I'm still in undergrad but I feel ancient, like I need to get to work on the PhD ASAP. -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Out of curiosity - how many people here are applying to PhD programs as a senior in undergrad? It's been tough balancing my neuroticism over the process here with the workload of my final semester... -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Congrats to the Notre Dame admit! Praying that I get a call as well... -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Lol that was me. Actually not ok. Very sad/scary implications for my other applications. Thucydides and I are afraid. -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Anyone else waiting for Notre Dame or BC? Or all of their schools? Having no formal answer anywhere one way or another is tough. -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
SOS -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Agreeing with this sentiment. Only three notifications thus far. Don't let the dream die! -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Another Georgetown admit on the results page ? -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
I'm a theory concentration. My area of interest is in the theoretical foundations of modern liberal democracy and the interplay between liberal thought and technology. I'm waiting on 7 schools! Received a waitlist from Davis and it's been silence from everyone else. Luckily none of my other schools seem to have reported much of anything! Hoping for Georgetown, Notre Dame, and maybe others this week... spooky. -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Oh no, what I meant was that many have been rejected from MSU today. Meaning I'm afraid I'll be on that list as it rolls out! I am, though, of the mind that no news is at least not bad news, and perhaps implies some good news to come. Positive vibes! -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Me! Worried about the rejections rolling out. -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Anyone claiming the BC admit? Major congrats - it's a great school. -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
Beginning to get a bit worried - two people have reported acceptances to Michigan State. One about a week ago and one yesterday. Could MSU just report acceptances over the course of a few weeks? -
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Straussian Dogmatist replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
@wpg205 I don't have anything in my inbox. Yale doesn't seem to have historically sent anything out this early from what I know.