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    GRE scores question

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    Just my two cents! 

    I had much lower scores (153 V/150Q and a 6 writing) and I was accepted and funded at 8/9 PhD. programs I applied to- including FSU. (I was rejected from Harvards Soc program). I had one of my letters of recommendation mention my lower scores in my letter with the backing up of my GPA, work ethic and other positive attributes. Additionally, I really think attending conferences and seeking out connections prior to my acceptances was important. I really made sure that in speaking with people from programs I was applying to- they could see that I am more then some shitty test scores. :)

    Also- I actually did retake the GRE and got the EXACT same scores the second time after a few more months of studying. I really don't think your scores are poor at all and I think with everything else that goes into applications you will be competitive to many many programs! Also, final piece of advice- I went in to the application season with my heart set on a school that ended up not even being in contention once I began conversations with faculty and had fantastic funding from other places! Funny how it works out.

     

    *AKA I agree with @Partinrn and @altikr25 

     

     

    Fall 2016 - Phd Thread

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    9 hours ago, ThesisTerror724 said:

    It HAS been quiet. I have been getting ready for ACJS and plugging away at my thesis. I also applied for housing at UCI so hopefully I get a single or a normal roommate. 

    Just did my analysis for my ACJS presentation- nothing like waiting....opps. Good luck getting your thesis done! The best feeling is getting the final approval. 

    Next week I will probably see again who wants to meet at ACJS!! 

    Fall 2016 - Phd Thread

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    47 minutes ago, KnowVac said:

    @liesandfish I appreciate the rambling! Haha it's been so awesome to be able to bounce thoughts around with everyone on this forum! Do you think it would still be okay to politely cancel if the school is paying for it?

    @Partinrn thanks for the reply! I really feel for the people who where accepted to a lot of programs! I could not send that many "thanks but no thanks" emails lol I'm over here having anxiety attacks about  possibly, maybe, potentially having to write one haha

    Definitely! Plus I am sure they will appreciate and respect you not using funds when you know you are not going to accept. I think just be honest and polite- but absolutely. Also, remember most of the faculty have been in our shoes at some point, so they should understand the situation. :) 

    side note: anyone going to ACJS in a few weeks? Want to meet up? 

    @judiths good for you! 23 is not too young (and not tooooo long ago for me. ;) ) age is not a factor when it comes to application and learning, in my opinion. My younger sister is already in a PhD program (same field-different interests thank goodness!!) because we took different life patches. She started when she was 22 into the program so I think everyone has a different way of getting here which makes us all work and thinking in ways that continue to expand the field. This is part of why I think competition is dumb, we all bring different things to the table- why not listen and grow to make our field even stronger?!? 

    Fall 2016 - Phd Thread

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    37 minutes ago, KnowVac said:

    Well, I have found myself in a bit of a situation here. I emailed UDs director today and he informed me that there is no news yet... So I am still waiting. I know that if they offered admission I would accept. I've determined that wouldn't be able to fly to IN until April 4 and I am nervous that I will hear from UD after I have a visit scheduled in Inidiana. 

    Will Indiana be understanding if I were to cancel the visit? I wouldn't want to visit knowing that I will not be accepting their offer. I still haven't responded to IN's directors email. 

    I would plan a visit to IN, and if you hear from UD before that visit I think it is perfectly acceptable to be honest with IN and say that you will be cancelling because you accepted elsewhere. Obviously in a polite and respectful manner. Especially if IN is not paying for the visit, there is nothing wrong with scheduling it but changing your mind if you accept somewhere else. I think it is potentially rude to attend if you already accept somewhere else. Remember, it seems like a big deal to us but to the schools they do this every year, they know not everyone will commit to their school, its ok. Don't burn bridges but also don't feel obligated to continue a visit when you know for sure you will not be attending. 

    If it helps, to all the schools I visited but declined, I sent an email once I made my decision to the people I specifically talked with, thanking them for their time and complimenting their program. I simply said I decided on a school that was a better fit for me but that I hope to see/work with/talk to them in the future. I think this same rule would apply if you booked a visit but then backed out because you ended up at a school that you know is a better fit for you. 

    Sorry for the ramble, I have been writing a manuscript all morning and am dying for a break from grammar. HAHA. 

    Fall 2016 - Phd Thread

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    38 minutes ago, KnowVac said:

    I still haven't heard anything from American so I am assuming rejection. I am still on Delaware's waitlist (which I see someone got off of today ? Not me). So far my only offer is from Indiana! 

     

    Indiana has invited me out to visit. As they have given me free reign to schedule the visit I am assuming I will be the only one there at the time of my visit... This has me very nervous! It's different when you can visit a department with a group of others who are in the same situation as you. Did anyone else visit a school solo? 

    All of the schools I visited (4) were solo. The visits went well, I liked being able to talk to who I wanted and no compete for answers/attention (ha I swear I'm not needy!) the other grad students in current cohorts did show me around and answer questions as well! 

    Fall 2016 - Phd Thread

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    5 hours ago, Partinrn said:

    So have the vast majority of us heard back from our schools/made the decision?

    I have heard from all 8 (note to anyone else, this was way too many to apply to IMO). And yes, on decision! 

    @crimqueen I wouldn't assume you didn't get in, you may be high on the waitlist. I know I have started sending formal declines to the schools I was accepted to which should open some spots for other people. 

    Side note: I know I have said this before, but I seriously love the comradery on this thread. Everyone has been so wonderful, it makes me so happy to see how excited everyone gets for each other! :) 

    Fall 2016 - Phd Thread

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    4 minutes ago, Partinrn said:

    I want to thank each and every single one of you for sending good vibes/thoughts for my interview (and, let's not kid, the airplane ride!). I can say now that I will accept Sam Houston's offer (full funding for four years) and will decline the others. Hopefully those of you waiting will hear good news soon. Networking is key, and closer to when classes begin I would like to get everyone's thoughts about giving our personal email/number so we can keep in touch and hopefully work together down the road.  Thanks again!

    Fantastic! Congratulations! What a great program and great news on funding for you! Looking forward to staying in touch. :) 

    Fall 2016 - Phd Thread

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    2 hours ago, KnowVac said:

    Aw man, I definitely didn't hear anything, oh well! I hear back from Indiana today and found out I will receive full funding with decent stipend in the form of tuition remissions, a teaching assistantship, healthcare, and a fellowship during the summer (monthly payments during the summer would be a few hundred dollars less).. The director said that they would be sending me a letter with the specifics but I was wondering if anyone knew how fellowships during the summer generally work, would I be able to have a job during the summer? 

    Good to know I will definitely be working towards my phd next year but I am still hoping to get off of delawares wait list! 

    Congrats @KnowVac !!! My guess is your formal offer will outline whether or not you can have a job and fellowship, but I know schools do things differently. 

    Fall 2016 - Phd Thread

    in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum

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    Now that all my family and mentors have been told, I figure I may as well tell all you wonderful peers!! :) 

    I officially accepted UCFs offer of a fellowship (too good to be true but it is!!) and will be attending in the fall. 

    I have already notified some of the other programs I was accepted into that I am declining, in particular funded ones (FSU, UF, GMU) I will be notifying the others within the next week or so, as well as the final application I have out (as soon as I hear from them). Hopefully this frees up some slots/money for someone else! 

    I want to thank all of you for the knowledge, guidance and support. I came to this forum very unconfident in my applications, and did much better than I dreamed, but all you knowledgable, insightful people have made me consider things I had never even thought about. I am so thankful for the comradory amongst us, as too often in this competitive world we are rivals when really support is better. 

    I am very excited about the future and really hope to someday work with or meet you all in real life! 

    (PS I'm not actually leaving here, I want to see where everyone ends up! Just letting y'all know my decision has been finalized and how much I appreciate all y'all!) 

    *End of Sap* 

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