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    Best MA programs in Polisci?

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    Probably UChicago MAPSS/CIR in the US? Although they sometimes offer partial funding, tuition there without funding can be a doozy. I've done a few visits at top 10 programs this cycle and ran into quite a few fellow admits who did or are currently doing UChicago MAPSS degree. I think someone who posted on the application cycle thread mentioned going there so you might want to PM them if you can find the mention. An application to the masters program (and for tuition funding) is automatically submitted when you apply for the Poli-Sci PhD.

    2017-2018 Application Cycle

    in Political Science Forum

    Posted · Edited by Throwaway_polisci

    5 minutes ago, displaynamehere said:

    That's strange. But, hey, an acceptance is acceptance regardless of the mode of delivery! Congratulations!! 

    Also, if you don't mind my asking, are you a domestic or international applicant?

     

    Thank you! And Domestic. I live in the Northeastern corridor and it looks like it was super express, so presumably the package got here before they had the chance to reach out via email.

    2017-2018 Application Cycle

    in Political Science Forum

    Posted · Edited by Throwaway_polisci

    13 minutes ago, cpmethods said:

    You are not alone... i guess they sent them out yesterday

    Further up someone said that they got an informal notification from a POI with official notifications coming today, so I wouldn't count yourself out until tomorrow.

    Edit: Ah nevermind looks like they've done phone calls per above.

    2017-2018 Application Cycle

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    7 minutes ago, possibleirphd said:

    Same boat as you with Duke... I am not sure how to interpret it.

    Also, are we assuming Berkeley sent out all their acceptances already? I’m trying to hold out hope

    Just want to be honest that Berkeley seems fairly far along in the visits process, e.g. they've been communicating with admits about dates and flight reimbursements and whatnot. However I still haven't received any funding info from them, which might imply that there are some kinks they're working out e.g. their waitlist.

    2017-2018 Application Cycle

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    26 minutes ago, toad1 said:

    Hoping to get an idea where everyone stands on this:

    If you've been lucky enough to have been admitted to more than one program, is it typical to attend more than one school visit or is it more common to pick your top choice beforehand and attend only that one? How does this change as the preference for your top choice grows/diminishes relative to your other choice(s)?

    I think the whole point of visits is to help decide between your options, which would involve visiting them. Certainly not a faux pas to visit more than one school. I do think if you're dead certain you're not going somewhere you shouldn't visit, but in that case I imagine you wouldn't bother anyways. Schools that are reasonable options among your choice set would probably like the chance to sell you on their school, and it's worth exploring your preferences for things like location, atmosphere, collegiality, grad student culture, etc.

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