TwirlingBlades

So relatable. My mom is telling everyone I'm going for my PhD in the fall, and it's like... I haven't even finished all of my applications yet. And, even if I do get acceptances, I'm not sure this is the path I want to take. It's very frustrating because I feel like she thinks my getting in to a PhD program is a given (I'm finishing my masters in May).

Hey everyone! Sorry if this is a really dumb question. In my PhD application, it asks the length of my bachelor and master programs. My UG was a 4 year program, but I completed it in 3 years. Do I still write "4" for the number of years? There is a section that asks for the month/year that I started and ended the program, which would let the reviewer know I completed it in 3 years. Is this correct, or would I put 3 years in the "length of program" box? Thank you!

Blatantly lying during your interview so you could get the best of both worlds is pretty bad, I'm not going to lie... At this point, I would tell him. You made your decision and leaving him out to dry would ruin your relationship even more than telling him now, and if he gets mad, he gets mad. Honestly, he's the one that's losing out. Are you sure a PhD is worth giving up this job? It seems like it's going well and you are being promoted, in a sense.

I needed an 83 on a final to get an A in a class, and I got an 86! Feels great, especially because I did well in the class... except on the midterm which I took while super sick which unfortunately dropped my grade down.

I cried in a professor's office because of a medical issue (I was dealing with a really bad concussion) and I couldn't do exams or anything. It was mortifying and I was trying to keep it together, but he was very kind (and knew me from undergrad). It happens.

Thank you

What email did you use to contact ETS? Mine have not arrived yet and it has been about 2 weeks.

I read that it was not included in the Senate version. However, that doesn't mean it's not in the clear (nothing is for sure until Trump signs it.) https://www.chronicle.com/article/Passage-of-Senate-Tax-Reform/241962

I'm applying to OSU for a PhD in Kinesiology!!

I similarly did a short winter term trip (where I completed my senior capstone) when I was in undergrad. I put it under education. I formatted it as: Study Abroad • January 2016 Completed Senior Capstone description of trip, including destinations and activities This was the last thing listed under education. I did my undergrad and (currently doing) masters at the same institution, so the university was implied. You could put the university next to the date if you wanted to.

Thank you! I know this is the logical answer but I've never been in this position before (struggling in a class) so I think I just needed some reassurance. Thank you!!

Hello everyone! I am in the second semester of my first year of my Master's degree (MS in Exercise Physiology, graduating in May 2018). I got a bad concussion at the end of my first semester (November 2016). I'm still having really bad symptoms (dizziness, nausea, trouble concentration, problems spelling and typing, etc.) I am taking 9 hours (3 classes, full-time). I had a 4.0 my first semester. I am working with a concussion doctor. Two of my classes are pretty easy for me to keep up. In one class, all of our work is outside class (presentations worked on outside of class, our exams are essays we have a week to do, etc) and it is only once a week for 2.5 hours. My second class is a sports psychology class. Most of our grade is based on our psychology papers (done outside of class) and we have many assignments we do outside of class to prepare for class discussion. We have 2 exams, but they are mostly essay based and I am getting extended time if necessary (I have not taken the first exam yet). My third class.... I'm struggling. I know all of the information, but I am having so much trouble concentrating (due to migraines and nausea) and retaining information that I didn't do well on my first exam. I also was having trouble trying to understand the questions on the exam (confusion due to concussion). About 80% of our grades are exams in this class. I know the professor well (I had him twice in undergrad) so I... basically cried in his office about how frustrated and sick I am. He basically said that there is no shame in withdrawing and that I should not ruin my GPA because I was not able to keep up with the work. Thankfully, the second exam is not until before the withdrawal date. He is willing to let me take the exam by myself and give me extra time if necessary. If I don't do well enough to salvage my grade, I can withdrawal. I'm worried because I want to apply to PhD programs (Ohio State being my #1). I'm worried about how bad a W would look... I don't know if it would be better to finish out the class and take the grade I get.. I don't know. I'm just really anxious about having a W. Any advice would be appreciated!!

Congrats!! That's so exciting @histrybuff

Hey friends! I am a long time lurker, but finally made a real account, lol. I knew when my acceptance was coming because the school I applied to (where I'm doing my undergrad) emailed me saying that the decision would be on the online portal in 48 hours. So, the night before my decision was going to be up (the decision was going to be up at ~9am) I couldn't sleep. I woke up, after tossing and turning all night, at about 9:30. I opened my laptop, where I had the portal already open, logged in, and checked my decision. I saw that I was accepted, took a HUGE sigh of relief, and then rolled over and went back to sleep. I'm pretty sure I didn't get any funding through my department, so I have to look in other departments I have no official word yet, though.

Hey everyone! I just got my acceptance letter this morning! I currently go to Miami for my undergrad and I wanted to stay here for my two year Exercise Sciences Masters degree. I am graduating with an undergrad in 3 years (normally a 4 year program) in Kinesiology & Health. Anyone else going to Miami in the fall??