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possibly. Mentioning gradcafe in person is awkward because no one wants to mention that they use it.

Removed my posts because I was informed that I was being quoted on PSR.... if anyone wants my impressions just pm me.

Declined UWashington as well. Hope this helps someone!

Anybody gone/going to these visits?

I declined my UW offer. I don't think they have a waitlist, but if they do, I hope this helps someone. The climate/advising in my field wasn't to my liking.

PSR is typically useless, but a great placement list is being gathered. http://www.poliscirumors.com/topic/20152016-tt-placements-by-program/page/12

can confirm this. Did you check the box for the MA?

Rude to ask about retirement as you are implying s/e is old. Better to phrase it as "do you plan on staying in the department?" "Do you see yourself chairing committees over the next 5 years?" etc.

everyone wants to genuinely grow, but their ability to do so should be questioned. There could be unexpected budget cuts, the dean doesn't approve, committee cannot agree on a candidate, etc. Nothing is guaranteed in academia.

They definitely have one. Email the secretary. *both UW's

idk. I feel that prospective weekend are the days that faculty sweep everything under the table.

I have other options, but my fit is better at UW.... Thanks for your advice.

I have severe reservations about this department. Why can't they place their students? I looked at cv's but it only seems like a 2nd year is doing ok. Is it possible that the students who attend UW lack motivation?