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Quick Questions reacted to a post in a topic: Profiles and Results, SOPs, and Advice (Fall 2016)
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elw reacted to a post in a topic: Welcome to the 2015-2016 Cycle!
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Is it OK to ask Prof. is he about to retire/move?
elw replied to Ignat's topic in Political Science Forum
Whether there are other potential advisors is extraneous to the topic at hand, which is whether it is impolite to ask if a particular faculty member plans to remain at the institution. -
Had a great first visit. But it's a super tiring process. These next two weeks are going to be the death of me. Ditto. Funding is typically guaranteed for 4-5 years and contingent only on success in meeting program requirements. It is very important to have package details in writing — informal agreements and assurances aren't reliable.
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elw reacted to a post in a topic: Welcome to the 2015-2016 Cycle!
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elw reacted to a post in a topic: Welcome to the 2015-2016 Cycle!
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Is it OK to ask Prof. is he about to retire/move?
elw replied to Ignat's topic in Political Science Forum
It's fine to ask, senior and junior faculty. These are legitimate concerns for graduate students. -
elw reacted to a post in a topic: Profiles and Results, SOPs, and Advice (Fall 2016)
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Depends entirely on the individuals. Could be mostly about their research, or yours, or the program, city, etc. Safe to read up on a few of their recent publications to get a notion of what they've been working on.
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I do consider myself fortunate in this respect. The first program I heard from in mid-January was a solid option. Since the old folks are outing themselves here finally — I'm 31 and never considered academia/graduate school as an undergraduate. The best possible scenario when applying to doctoral programs is to have a choice of programs, and I would generally recommend people in their 20s considering a second round of applications for whatever reason to do just that. You'll have that much more time to weigh your options, and, if going another round, to create a stronger application.
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Don't leave me hanging all by myself in ultraultra's wrap-up thread, guys! I feel conspicuous!
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elw reacted to a post in a topic: Welcome to the 2015-2016 Cycle!
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Congratulations! I like many faculty research interests at IU, and the city of Bloomington receives high marks from people I know with experience there. (But it is not among my top choices at this juncture.)
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Profiles and Results, SOPs, and Advice (Fall 2016)
elw replied to ultraultra's topic in Political Science Forum
PROFILE: Type of Undergrad Institution: Liberal arts college Major(s)/Minor(s): Double-major Writing & Politics '07 Undergrad GPA: 3.04 Type of Grad: Master's Political Science '16 Grad GPA: 3.93 GRE: V167/Q155/AW4.5, V163/Q161/AW5.5 Any Special Courses: Scopes & Methods, Stat Methods in Research, Applied Longitudinal Stats Letters of Recommendation: Three from faculty in the master's program, two of whom I've worked rather close with, includes the DGS and department chair. Research Experience: Standard summative research projects for graduate courses; independent project involving an experimental survey of undergrads. Teaching Experience: Teaching assistant for intro IR and American courses. Subfield/Research Interests: American/behavior/psychology Other: Professional experience writing and journalism in the interim between undergrad and graduate level. RESULTS: Acceptances($$ or no $$): Six funded offers, three with additional fellowship money (from several hundred to $8k annually). Waitlists: 0 Rejections: 4 Pending: 1 Going to: Staying in the Northeast or heading to the Midwest LESSONS LEARNED: Fit fit fit. Brevity in the statement of purpose, levity while you wait for decisions. Pay more attention to real-life advisors and less to online forum posters. -
March 24 — I missed the call and have a voicemail.
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I currently have four visits planned over two weeks (scheduling worked well) and one I had to decline. Wouldn't be opposed to one more, but I'm likely set.
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Good discussion folks!
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elw reacted to a post in a topic: Welcome to the 2015-2016 Cycle!
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UW-Madison prospectives should know to ask about the departmental climate.
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Admitted without funding - what should I do now?
elw replied to DeputyDowner's topic in Political Science Forum
I would consider it a rejection. -
My better conscience got the better of me and I declined the Michigan State offer in the hopes that it will assist another.
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You should ask UCSD.