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  1. Sparkybob
    Due to some personal situation I will probably reapply next year. Good luck!
  2. Sparkybob
    Since it seems this thread has died down I just want to thank everyone for all the help/support/discussions! Best of luck on this long grind.
  3. Sparkybob
    If you want to see where La. Tech ranks here are some links. Don't take these for gospel though http://www.siop.org/tip/backissues/tipapr02/02gibby.aspx http://neoacademic.com/2014/09/17/sortable-io-psychology-ph-d-program-rankings/ http://my.siop.org/tip/jan18/editor/ArtMID/13745/ArticleID/332/The-Results-Are-In-Updated-Alternative-I-O-Graduate-Program-Rankings If you don't want to do academic work then rankings probably don't matter as much.
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    You can but you will probably piss off the other school and possibly cost a student a spot in that school.
  5. Sparkybob
    I formally accepted the offer at Central Michigan University!
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    Are the offers funded?
  7. Sparkybob
    Do you plan on staying in that area long term after finishing your PHD?
  8. Sparkybob
    Well if you did get into lower tier programs then I don't think you are that far way from getting into better schools. Slight improvement in GRE scores, maybe one poster presentations or even improving your personal statement can push you a bit. Wish you the best of luck!
  9. Sparkybob
    I apply to I/O programs and got accepted as well. I suggest you try again next year unless there is a reason you need to leave your home right away.
  10. Sparkybob
    Yea I think sadly those are rejections :/. I have a couple of schools for that too. But I feel if you really want to go to your top school then wait until the last possible moment. You owe it to yourself to see what happens.
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    I have so far gotten off 2 waitlists and possibly a 3rd but that looks unlikely. So it is possible!
  12. Sparkybob
    I did think about this too. At one school I was more of a priority waitlist and at two others I was towards the middle of the list. It does sting the pride a bit not being the top choice but a good offer is a good offer at the end of the day.
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    I have a similar feeling but more towards the students I talk to in both programs. But I think it's good to remember this decision is what is best for you so don't feel bad about it. I think everybody understands the process does not always work out for you.
  14. Sparkybob
    I am in a similar boat. Do you only have 1 outstanding offer? I think you just have to look out for you first and wait as long as you can.
  15. Sparkybob
    I have just been accepted off the waitlist at Central Michigan. While it's exciting it also gives me more decision which can be stressful. I do know how privilege of a spot I am in.
  16. Sparkybob
    It is probably different in I/O psychology but I got wait listed by 3 schools and never interviewed with them. I only had 2 official interviews, 1 acceptance and 1 rejection.
  17. Sparkybob
    I applied to their PHD program and I heard nothing back. I saw my adviser interview different candidates so I assumed I was rejected.
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    Yea I do agree here. I was guilty of just looking at the SIOP ranking when I first started doing research on programs too. My method of ranking then mostly went to which schools had the most alums in faculty positions elsewhere. Since I have an interest in Academia I feel that would be a good gauge of effectiveness. I do think after the first tier of schools it becomes a lot more murky in terms of which schools have the most resources.
  19. Sparkybob
    Currently on the waitlist but was told I have a decent shot of getting an offer. Not sure if I will go yet or not.
  20. Sparkybob
    I can't speak about Mechanical Engineering but for my programs they all told me my funding situation in the acceptance letter. Do you have a back up option?
  21. Sparkybob
    Sorry for the double post but this is an interesting article ranking I/O programs in a different way. Maybe it can help you guys/gals out either this year or next year. http://my.siop.org/tip/jan18/editor/ArtMID/13745/ArticleID/332/The-Results-Are-In-Updated-Alternative-I-O-Graduate-Program-Rankings
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    First congratulations! It's a great feeling to get admitted Second from the little I read Organization Behavior is a much more Academic focused career path than I/O. Just from the tidbits I have read it seems that field is more concern with getting people into academia than industry. The connection with I/O that I read on reddit/IOpsychology a while ago is that some I/O people go teach at OB programs but OB people don't go teach at I/O programs. So if that is your end goal than it is fine. Just I will be worried about how reputable the program will be in helping you get a job in Academia given it's new.
  23. Sparkybob

    Chicago, IL

    Sparkybob replied to basille's topic in City Guide

    That is good to hear! Did you have any problems commuting to your school?
  24. Sparkybob
    If you think you can make your profile a lot more attractive in the 7 months or so until next application cycle it can make sense to try again next year. That was going to be my plan until a better school took me off their waitlist.
  25. Sparkybob
    Anyone can provide updates to the living situation at CMU?
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