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  1. 16 hours ago, OHSP said:

    It does depend a little though, like if you suddenly get into a much better school because you were on a secret waiting list... people understand. That’s why it’s a good reason to hold off on committing until you’ve heard back from all schools.

    Is this secret waiting list real?  I still have not heard from a number of schools and I have assumed that I was not accepted and they just havent sent out my rejection.

  2. What if you accept at one school but then later have a change of heart and decide to accept at another school?  Any repercussions beside the former school hating me?

  3. Sorry if this has been asked and answered but where is there a good place to go to find reliable info on grad school rankings and placements? I’ve spoken to faculty and students but I want more, I am a greedy man.  ? thanks everyone

  4. LI to NYC is a commute but it is not difficult.  1 hour plus on the train.  I grew up in NYC, not LI but I do have friends who commute to work in Manhattan and my wife plans on commuting.  It is not a problem. 

    who are you working with a Stony Brook?  PM me if you like.

  5. The NYC consortium is one of the major reasons why I am moving back to NY for grad school.  My POIs are also very high on the program.  Can anyone share any experiences with it? Positive or negative?  Or just general thoughts on it?  I’m really looking forward to taking advantage of it.

  6. I’ve heard back from one school and it was an acceptance, so i am happy about that.  My POI worked hard for me.  I would love to check the others off just to move on.  At this point, if I was a top choice I would have heard something so i am not feelng confident.  I don’t take it personal because I can really see how it works s a question of fit and politics.  

  7. 9 minutes ago, grubyczarnykot said:

    Good luck! Now that it's the first week in February I'm really going crazy. I only applied to five programs and I know one is an implied rejection (they already sent out interviews), but the rest of the programs typically send out acceptances either... by the end of this week, or next. I wish I could hibernate for two weeks. Sending good thoughts your way for completion funding!

    I hear you man, the wait is ridiculous.  Even after receiving one acceptance, waiting for the others is agonizing.  Patience is the hardest part.  I need to move across country by august and I would like to start planning as early as possible.

    PS. If anyone has any suggestions on cheap moving options...I’m all ears.

  8. 22 minutes ago, OHSP said:

    I'm currently at NYU so just a FYI about decisions--if results are coming out then it's likely the case that decisions have been made and now it's basically up to the POI to let you know (it's pretty unlikely the the DGS will send out a mass email at any point). My POI called me at late on a Friday night last year after I'd spent a week watching people post their acceptances, and it was basically because she was super busy at the time. 

    I’m waiting on NYU as well and the wait is killing me.  No update to website yet.  

  9. You have time to decide what you want to do.  Going back to school has always been a goal of mine and I finally have the opportunity and time and support.  Getting into a phd program focusing on social justice issues and civil rights is a dream come true.  I put everything into going back to school and didnt have a back up plan because it was school or bust.  You have time.  Plus it sounds like you have other options you can persue.  Not getting in might be a great opportunity for you to really fine tune your goals.

  10. 19 minutes ago, lordtiandao said:

    UCLA decisions should also be out. Good luck!

     

    19 minutes ago, lordtiandao said:

    UCLA decisions should also be out. Good luck!

    I haven't seen anything, yet.

  11. I just wanted some opinions from others.  If you have a good relationship with a POI at one school and get admitted but later you get admitted to a “better” school but dont feel the same level of support from the POI at the school, what would you do? Attend the better school and take a chance or go with the former program ?

    I am also curious what a good funding offer might look like?  What would they offer as stipends and covering other expenses like conference travel?  Just curious what other people’s experiences have been. 

  12. I was accepted into SUNY-Stony Brook and, although it is not my first choice and I am still waiting to hear from other schools, I am excited for the opportunity and chance to work with a professor that I really respect.  Also, I feel so relieved...thanks for all the advice and guidance from everyone on this site....seriously, it is extremely helpful to get feedback and hear other students concerns, challenges and victories. Good luck everyone!

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