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On 2/24/2017 at 10:55 PM, Aarchangels said:
So, this is my situation now. Welcome any advice, please. Let's say there are two school: A and B, both give you acceptance already.
A doesn't give you any funding with the acceptance. However, it's very near DC, where many research organizations and opportunities are, and the A has its own research center, which matches your research focus; yet only two professors (also in the research center) are doing what you want to do.
B offers you funding: assistantship and tuition waiver for the first two years. However, it's a very small program (less than 8 incoming PhD students per year), and its location is far away from any research organizations (almost like in a peaceful countryside); yet B has two to three professors whose research interests match yours.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages so I'm confused about what I should based on to decide. Need help lol
Personally, I would go with school B. You don't have to worry about money (which is a concern for me, but may not be as much for others), you'll have the advantage of a small cohort which will hopefully manifest with a lot of personal attention from faculty and more funding for travel, and having three profs there with similar interests means that you get support and guidance for your research, but you also will have the benefit of differing perspectives. And, if one leaves or goes on sabbatical, you have the other two as backups.
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On 2/24/2017 at 10:50 PM, wknd_worrier said:
@AspiringScholar17 @RoadtoPhD @aml149 (caveat: this might be a stupid question but I figured rather ask than mess it up somehow)
Did you guys accept the admissions offer from Cinci by signing the first page of the offers attachment you received or did you "indicate your acceptance of the admissions offer" via email or something else?
Are you guys all accepting Cincy?
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I'm still waiting to hear from University of Illinois-Chicago, and I haven't seen much activity lately on the CJ threads. I'm hoping others are still waiting to hear from some schools, maybe even UIC, and we can commiserate together.
Or if you've heard something or I've heard something we can come here instead of page through 15 pages or more of the other threads.
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OK University Illinois Chicago....any day now...
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9 hours ago, HopefulSoc said:
Not sure if anyone is waiting on American, but I received an email to check the website and was admitted with funding ($20,000 stipend and $1,000 for research travel)
PS This is the only Criminology program I applied to, the rest of my apps went to Sociology programs with a criminology focus.
CONGRATS!
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Hey did anyone on here post about their status not changing on UC's portal, or receiving a notification of rejection? If so, I am in the same place.
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So just waiting to do the preview weekend at SAM on March 2nd to 4th, and hear from University of Ilinois- Chicago
Anyone make any final decisions ye? Just curious
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Congratulations to everyone on their acceptances to UCI!
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Congrats @wknd_worrier!!!
I cannot wait to be under anesthesia...a good several hours that I will not be able to worry.
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Anyone know when University Illinois-Chicago is sending out notifications?
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@RoadtoPhD if you go to UT Dallas I'm visiting!
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Thank you
I have never been, and Texas is pretty much the last person anyone ever expected me to end up so it's pretty cool.
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Umm I got invited to the preview weekend
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@Brooke2016 is anyone hears from Sam Houston please let us know!!
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@Waitingforgrad I don't see the harm in asking if they could do a Skype interview. That can't be an unusual request. Just say how much you would love to visit and interview in person, but it just isn't feasible financially
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@wknd_worrier it was so nerve racking and it was...a weird conversation. It was like, we aaaalmost picked you, but now you're on like an unofficial waitlist so yeah! Now can you explain this statistics grade from a decade ago? It's pretty much why we are hesitant.
Smile when you talk, k? People can hear it. Can I ask who you're talking to cuz that's exciting!
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On 11/17/2015 at 1:34 AM, Rose91 said:
Hello All, having just went through the cycling last year. I thought I could be of help to some of you. If you want further details feel free to message me.
What areyour particular research interests?
Suny Albany has undergone quite some academic changes, I would say their notoriety is on the decline (if that's what your interested in)
Temple is a great school especially if you like urban life and applied research. However, the program is 7 years. U decide if it's worth the trade off
UP Irvine is great on paper and they have alot of funding. They seem more interested in developing scholars for R1 institutions. Very good for neighborhood and Corrections work. However, very expensive and "Stepford Wivesy"
Rutgers was always one of my top favs! Urban life, really relaxed faculty, close enough to NYC if you're into that, good grasp of both qual/quant work, both policy and research based, and how cool is it to have Maruna as your Dean!
FSU is an all boys club to say the least, and they give out very little funding. South Florida very little funding as well.
Okay folks,
Hope I helped! Good Luck!
Any knowledge on SamHouston or University of Illinois-Chicago?
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1 hour ago, HedgieLove said:
Ahhh!!! I really feel for you. I had an unexpected surgery during my last application cycle and it was ridiculous. At least you will be out of it for a few days and probably won't care about anything. Maybe it will be like a vacation from the stress. It was for me kind of. Lol. Good luck with the surgery and the apps!!!
Oh man that's a great idea I probably won't worry about a thing for a good 2-3 days!
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@HedgieLove Yes I am in agony. Essentially stuck in bed, in pain, waiting. I'm actually a bit concerned that I died, didn't know it, and I'm in hell.
Yeah, UIC and SHSU will be making decisions in the next week or two so...all the things are crossed
In the meantime I get to have surgery! The anesthesia is what I'm really looking foward to; basically the most restorative nap EVER
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@heyitsthatguy where did you end up?
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2 hours ago, Square49 said:
I simply do not agree that anybody here has displayed a lack of empathy.
I mentioned Dr. Bloom as more of a side note, I thought it was it was interesting but it doesn't necessarily fit into the context of this conversation. But Dr. Bloom argues that empathy increases prejudice and discrimination because it is more or less is applied arbitrarily, people are more likely to empathize with people "like them". Something I think can be seen in segments of society in regards to the Syrian refugee crisis. He instead argues for using "rational compassion". So I don't understand how I'm making that assumption. But all of that is beside the point.
I don't doubt that everybody here worked hard and is capable of fine scholarly work. I just don't know how accusations of lacking empathy and humility entered the equation. While I could see if you think that someone is being a little "braggy" or even somewhat arrogant would make you think they lack humility, I don't see how that's connected to empathy. Expressing your excitement about being admitted and feeling bad for someone who didn't get into their dream school are not mutually exclusive feelings. But again, I don't think anybody here was trying to show off per se. Rather, I think people are just joining the conversation and keeping it going because it is the thread where you post decisions. While I was certainly excited whenever I got an acceptance email or whatever, I joined this site with more of the intention to connect with other incoming PhD students, not to simply gloat.
On a more sanguine note, I just want to express that just because you didn't get accepted into a school or offered funding doesn't make you less capable. Admissions is an imperfect process- full of politics, subjectivity, and ambiguity. And I agree with @HedgieLove, I wish funding was attached to admissions at all schools. All of this seems to be a big misunderstanding of intentions. Contentious definitions of the situation if you will. But, and I think I speak for everybody, nobody is rooting against anyone. It is not necessarily a zero sum game. And back to another previous point by @HedgieLove, if you want to vent it is totally fine. I think an expression of dismay or stress would be met with empathy from most people here.
Do I think anyone meant to be braggy? Nope. Do I think people got wrapped up in their success and maybe forgot about those of us who are still waiting? Probably. Was it malicious? Of course not.
By the way, I edited my response because when I went back, I realized that I overreacted and took my anxiety out in the wrong place. This was a great lesson in not posting with a torn ACL before taking my pain meds
I apologized and tried to make light of it with a little self-deprecating humor. I know that I will end up in the program where I am supposed to be, as we all will.
While I love feeling like I'm so important that everyone gives 2 shits about what I think, can we drop this? If not, that's cool, but I'm out of it.
Like I said previously, my sincerest congratulations to those of you with acceptances with funding. I saw another person got into UC and truly think that is wonderful.
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Hey all, I applied to SHSU and I don't think I've encountered anyone else who has, at least for doctoral criminology program. If you have, gimme a shout! I would love to speak to anyone who has been there, or to Texas. My impression so far is WOW
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@Brooke2016 @Aarchangels Thank you. I know we are all anxious, I know we have all worked incredibly hard to get where we are, and I know that a lot of this can simply be a roll of the dice. There's some stuff going on outside of this, mainly a torn ACL, that is not helping my mood. Yes, I am jealous. It was inappropriate of me to say what I did and how I did, and for that I apologize. I wish everyone success, and I hope we all get to meet and possibly work together in the future.
That being said, I think what @Brooke2016 and @Aarchangels and I are trying to express is that there is a way to give us your good news while being mindful of the many other people who are just as qualified and deserving, and want it just as much, if not more that haven't had good news yet. Similarly, a lot of schools I applied to have later admission notification dates; obviously no one's fault, but...and this is where empathy comes in...it makes it difficult to not experience jealousy.
We are happy for you; I think we can all agree that a little humility and empathy are not bad things. @Square49 his point is based off of this assumption that by feeling how someone else feels, that I cannot think and act logically. I disagree. My actions are (usually...at least I try) informed by both my heart and my mind. Why do they have to be mutually exclusive? (Note, they don't). Forgive me as I am coming from a psych and social work background, but in fact, I would argue that for those of us in criminology, criminal justice, and victimology empathy is what will keep us productive, it will keep us compassionate which is what Dr. Bloom wants to encourage us to replace for empathy. I argue that we are capable of utilizing both.
Besides, you've felt disappointment and jealousy, yes? You know it sucks. Is it really so hard to acknowledge that it sucks? Damn.
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@aml149 @AspiringScholar17 @RoadtoPhD
Sorry guys. Torn ACL and hangry make me a mean bitch. Congrats. I'm sure I'll get some good news soon.
Fall 2017 PhD Thread
in Criminology and Criminal Justice Forum
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Weird...but makes sense I guess. That way they can move along to others sooner if/when accepted applicants indicate their disinterest. To your knowledge is that common?