KevinJHa
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So I had an idea I wanted to pass along to this thread.
Considering how dense the network of sociologists is, I figure it could be cool to start a GroupMe (It's a free group texting app) for gradcafers who are interested. Even if we all end up going to different schools and have different research interests, there is a high probability that we'll be at similar functions, conferences, and meetings down the road.
This would give us a space on our phones to:
(1) Casually chat in real-time
(2) Share information on upcoming conferences, meetings, social gatherings, etc.
(3) Share our final application decisions
(4) Ask each other questions and help out each other out when we're in need
(5) etc.
Obviously this is just an idea I wanted to pass along, but if people are interested I could start it up. All you would need to do is download GroupMe and then DM me your phone number so I can add you to the group.
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Anyone considering going to Northeastern this fall 2018? I got invited to the Sociology PhD and am leaning towards it. Boston is a great city and im pretty stoked.
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1 hour ago, socihk said:
Really?!
I just emailed them. They said the review process is still in the final stage and will soon be completed.
When did your friend get accepted?
Thanks for that info -- really hoping to hear this week haha.
I'm not sure exactly when she heard but I think last week. Considering no one on gradcafe has heard from BU, im hoping they made an early decision for her because she's international and will release regular decisions together.
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9 hours ago, socihk said:
Have anyone heard from boston U? It has been uncharacteristically silent.
I called them yesterday -- they said they'd have decisions out in like 2-3 weeks. But I already have a friend who received an acceptance so I'm confused. Though shes an international student.
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13 hours ago, pinoysoc said:
@KevinJHa yeah I did. I just haven't said anything on here since everyone is concerned about the big name schools on here so I decided to keep the news to myself. I haven't heard about funding, but going to talk to the grad director tomorrow and I have a million questions to ask about the program! Lol.
That's great to hear, im so happy for you!! I hope you get some good news on funding soon.
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54 minutes ago, pinoysoc said:
Although I didn't apply to UWM, I do agree that programs tell me directly that I'm rejected. It's hard waiting to see if we get in or not because all of our life circumstances are SOOOOOO different.
I told my mom this and she told me to just not base everything on decisions (and I see her point)... however, from what happened this application cycle... I was about to purchase Sam Smith AND Justin Timberlake tickets for their concerts in August and December respectively, I get an e-mail about an acceptance. Don't get me wrong, I'm ELATED and THROUGH THE MOON about it, but sometimes it's very hard to move on with life or look forward to things if life throws a curve ball. Lol. I'm still waiting on Penn State, U Penn, and Vanderbilt.
I haven't been around in a while -- did you get an acceptance?!?!?
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Hi does anyone have any experience negotiating acceptance offers? I just got an offer with tuition remission, stipend, and health insurance and was told there was a second pot of money availiable for making counter-offers.
Are offers from other schools the only other leverage you can use? I'm wondering if I could use relocation costs, or my current salary (which is higher than the offer).
Any help or insight is much appreciated!
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Called into Boston University today, was told that the committee was deliberating and still needed at least 3 weeks.
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1 hour ago, qeta said:
In at Brown! What a lovely early Valentine's Day gift.
AYYY Congrats qeta -- you deserve it <3
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Hey to the person who got waitlisted to Columbia who said if we didnt hear by today we got rejected -- could you provide a little more information?
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34 minutes ago, Want_PHD said:
Hope you have an informative time, and make a good impression. I expected that if you were invited that you just need to set a better impression than a few of the people and they will accept you. Also, yes, please let us know if you hear anything else about how the acceptance/rejection process is going there--any insider information is valuable!
Thanks so much!! Ill be back
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55 minutes ago, EmC96 said:
One thing I've found extremely helpful to ask during interviews, and that I definitely plan to ask as many people as I can during my upcoming visit, is "what do you wish you had done in advance of starting the program?". I think it gives a really good insight for what daily life in the program feels like, it gets grad students and professors mentally picturing you in the program, and you get great advice out of it! (So far all of my answers have been "learn to code/get better at coding", which is more or less what I expected since I'm computational sociology, but that is almost always followed up with ideas on how to do that more effectively, with links to online resources and such).
Thank you, that is definitely a question I will be asking some of the graduate students!
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1 hour ago, soc4315 said:
Fortunately, all the open houses/recruitment weekends I've been invited to are with programs I've already been accepted to, so my visits won't have my possible acceptance looming over them. That being said, I think my approach will be oriented around getting a feel for the culture of the department, university, and city I'll be visiting. I already did extensive research when I applied, so I have familiarity on the academic orientation of the program and key faculty members, anymore would probably just psych me out and distract from other important considerations for me. I personally won't be spending too much time reading every faculty members' work, but I do think it's important that I have a thorough understanding of how my interests relate to those faculty (and grad students) that I will be "interviewing" with. I want these interactions with faculty and grad students to be more conversational and relaxed, that way I can get a better feeling for the ways our personalities interact. The last thing I want is to work with a group of people I fundamentally don't mesh with. I also think I'll find the perspectives and opinions of current grad students (especially those on the job market) to be incredibly useful in making my decisions as they've been through the program and I think they would be a little more honest and reflexive than faculty or newer students.
Something that I plan on doing, if time allows, is just walking around the campus and the surrounding area by myself to see what kind of vibe I get. Idk why, I just feel it would help me visualize the possibility of me living in that area for the next 4-6 years. In addition, I will be spending a lot of time talking to grad students about the resources available to student on and off campus. My current university provides a variety of different resources that have made my master's program incredibly enjoyable. Things like a writing center, workshop series on professional development, a grad student union, etc. While student placement and rank will play a role in my decision, I want my time working toward that degree to be somewhat enjoyable...or at least not overtly terrible.
Something I didn't really think about at first is figure out what things make me unique or interesting outside of school. You can only spend so much time talking about academia and research, so I want to make sure I have a few backup topics I can discuss.
Ultimately, I view these visits as opportunities for each department to sell themselves to me. They're the ones recruiting me, and they have to convince me to spend the next few years of my life with them.
Just my two-cents (:
Hey I really appreciate the thoughtful response. You're absolutely right, although I haven't been accepted yet I think I should focus on the atmosphere and culture of the department as well as the surrounding city -- considering i'd be spending the next 6 years there. I have already done research on faculty and such while I was initially applying and I think at this point I need to focus on how this department can benefit me as a student and how it could bolster my research.
I love that idea of seeing this visit as an opportunity for the department to sell themselves to me. Thanks again!
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Hi folks,
Does anyone have any good tips or advice for how to make the most out of an open house weekend and potential interviews with faculty and grad students?
I currently have different files on the faculty im supposed to meet, with their main research, publications, and interests. I plan on famiarlizing myself with all of them and preparing some questions.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated! Im currently heading up to boston for northeastern's sociology phd open house.
Thanks in advance
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Hi folks,
Does anyone have any good tips or advice for how to make the most out of an open house weekend and potential interviews with faculty and grad students?
I currently have different files on the faculty im supposed to meet, with their main research, publications, and interests. I plan on famiarlizing myself with all of them and preparing some questions.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated! Im currently heading up to boston for northeastern's open house.
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13 hours ago, Want_PHD said:
So my sociology application at Northeastern still says "Under committee review," and I haven't received an invitation--I assume that means I'm not on any list then? I also assume, then, that if they have sent out invites--and I wasn't invited--that they have reviewed my application/materials and have determined that I'm not at the top of their list? Sad.
Im not sure, you might not be on their short list but also I dont know if theyre doing a waitlist this year. Im heading to the open house now and will post more information once i find out.
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This is really random, but I've gotten so good at typing "gradcafe" with one hand in my URL bar. It's like typing in my own phone number lol.
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17 hours ago, socihk said:
Saw another princeton acceptance on board. Congrats!
Any princeton admits want to share the detail of how they got the offer?
Thanks!
Congratulations!! and second this!
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Congrats to the columbia acceptance!!! Anyone want to claim it?
Idea: Gradcafe Soci GroupMe?
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Right?! Message me your number and download GroupMe. I can start it up.
Aw thanks haha! and thats exactly why this could be cool - it'd definitely be cool to meet you in person