Grek

Pretty down after rejected by all 14 programs. But still wanna give myself another shot in the next round of application. I think a part of my question is my SoP, as told by one of my POI. Could any successful applicant share their SOP? Still a long way to learn from you and get better prepared. If you don't mind, plz message me. Thank you!

Cannot agree more.

good for you. I still have nothing XD

East Asia. I kind of feel that your master degree in the US will weigh a lot and receive more recognition. By the by, what's your plan next if the worst situation happens?

Same place. An international student. BA from a very normal university in my home country. Two master degrees, one course-based and one research-based, in a "good" university I would say, but it is not in the US and western countries. (sociology ranked less than 50). I am working as RA after graduation. BA 3.62 and MA 3.65 for the GPA. TOEFL close to 110. GRE 158+164+3.5. Lots of research experiences and strong quantitative analysis ability. I started doing research since BA. A couple of presentations at major conferences in sociology (ISA and ASA). Several work-in-progress manuscripts, one of which is my writing sample and it was submitted to one of the top journals in my field before the application. I received an R&R for it a few days ago. 3 or 4 letters from my teachers who all graduate from IVY schools. Sure I am a good fit for some of the programs I have applied to. So what? Get rejected by 9 out of the 12 programs and no acceptance. Cant be more down in my life and cant figure why. And now, I dont even bother thinking about it. Perhaps nationality counts?

Me too, sad

Me too. Good things will come. Have faith!

Good for you!

Thx, man. Wha are your research interests?

I haven't contacted teachers at this school. Should be a rejection I think. But congrat to you! I am still waiting for results from other schools..so nervous...

Do not receive anything. No status changed either.

So are you got in some places?

I counted. 11 admissions out. I think they are all out... I am super down too...

Me too...sad

Still waiting for my first offer...life is so difficult...