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No problem! I figured you were new and wanted to make sure you got feedback from people within your field. Few people answer posts in that original forum.
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what were you doing when you got accepted?
PsyDuck90 replied to imonfire98's topic in Psychology Forum
I just wanted to say that this story is adorable and made me smile.- 15 replies
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It was originally in the "Comments, Questions, Etc" forum when I posted that comment. The admins must have moved it since then.
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I would suggest you post this in the SLP sub forum, as people in there will be more familiar with your field and be able to give you more appropriate advice.
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People have until April 15th to accept or decline offers, so you may not hear until after that. Some schools have a general waitlist. Others may have waitlists for specific POIs, which would make it harder for you to be ranked on the list. What it means is exactly what it means: people often get off the waitlist. They most likely have a boiler plate response to try to reduce the amount of "reading into it" that prospective students do by not giving much meat there to perseverate over. If they put you on the waitlist, then it stands to reason that they saw some potential in you. Therefore, it should be fine for you to reapply. However, if you do reapply, you should try to do something to improve your CV in that time (get more research experience, present a poster at a conference, etc.).
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Continuing @ same school undergrad -> master's
PsyDuck90 replied to futuredrb's topic in Officially Grads
If there are any new expectations of you, they will be made clear. Coursework is definitely going to shift, but there isn't really some magical line you cross when you become a grad student. Just keep doing what you're doing and pushing yourself for more opportunities and you should be golden. -
Got in to my safety school. Now what?
PsyDuck90 replied to 20thavepolitics's topic in Officially Grads
There's only one way to find out. It sounds like you have a lot of positives in your application. As long as you can afford the cost, I would apply to those 2 and see what happens. You already got in somewhere, so you're headed to grad school. Now it's just a matter of which one. -
If your mentor at NC State is a leader in your field, than that is far more prestigious than being an ivy league. In graduate school, the top programs are highly ranked because of the faculty and research located in that program. Also, that faculty's connections will probably open way more doors than a lesser known individual in an ivy league. Often times, ivy league schools have the prestige because of the doors they open, but if the key is the POI at NC State, I would go there.
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What is the average salary of a phd student
PsyDuck90 replied to John Stamos's topic in Decisions, Decisions
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I would start the program and then see how you feel. Even though they need less attention, cats do still need some. And also, graduate students are usually on a very strict income. Cat food, litter, vet visits, etc can add up. See what your schedule and budget are like the 1st year, and if you think you have the time and money to care for a cat, go for it! This is especially true if you end up wanting to live with roommates to save money (some may have allergies, buildings may not allow pets, etc.).
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If you have not received full funding, some schools will ask for a deposit when you accept. I've seen it usually being like $500. This is usually subtracted from your tuition bill for the fall semester. I have never heard of an orientation fee, but most programs will have an orientation which is usually between a week or 2 before the start of the semester. The costs can definitely vary significantly for living expenses. The school can give an exact for the tuition. Other than that, cost of textbooks, rent, transportation, etc is a lot on you.
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Different field, but I was in a similar position to you last year. I got accepted at 1 school, and there were a few things I wasn't thrilled about and considered declining and applying again and trying my luck next round. My mom, very lovingly, told me I was an idiot. I had been working toward doctoral studies for years and I was considering giving up a sure thing for a maybe in the future. I accepted the offer and am thriving and incredibly happy. Sometimes I have the "what if?" thoughts, but overall I think I made the right decision. Only you can ultimately make the decision, but at the end of the day UNC Chapel Hill is a string program in many fields, and it looks like they have some great opportunities for you. Can you maybe explore the idea of integrating linguistics from another department at Chapel Hill or maybe strike up a relationship with a faculty from a nearby institution? The research triangle has a few universities.
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Rules about addressing professors by their first name?
PsyDuck90 replied to magnetite's topic in Officially Grads
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Do Masters decision usually come later than PhD?
PsyDuck90 replied to 092;2m3912's question in Questions and Answers
If you know other people have recieved notifications for the program, then you can probably reach out to the program. However, if you haven't been contacted, then it probably isn't good news. -
Would I be crazy to turn down an Ivy?
PsyDuck90 replied to historygeek's topic in Decisions, Decisions
I would go with the full tuition remission. While it still means something, ivy league isn't as impactful at the graduate level as it is at the undergraduate. Definitely not enough to justify the cost difference. If you have an acceptance for a solid program that gives you a full tuition remission, the savings in loans is going to probably benefit you more financially down the line than getting a masters from Columbia. -
As a NJ native with family in Texas, I can assure you that the real estate values are in no way equivalent. NJ is the most densely populated state in the country. That, coupled with NYC and Philadelphia in close proximity, means the real estate prices are obscene. Also, the property taxes are really high too. In Newark, there are some sections that are very nice, but they are also more expensive. When looking at cities like Newark and Elizabeth, you want to also look at crime stats for specific neighborhoods. Piscataway' for the most part, is fine. Honestly, your best bet as a homeowner is a condo or a fixer upper if you are handy. Otherwise expect to pay min. $250k-$300k for a small house in decent shape within a decent school district/lower crime area.
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Does this type of funding exist at all in your top choice? If so, you can politely state "I'm very interested in your program, but another program offered me x amount. Can you match that?" If they just don't give out those kinds of financial awards then they probably won't create one, but if they have with other students then they may try to sweeten the deal for you. In regards to assistantships and tuition remission, it really depends on the specific assistantship. Some come with tuition remission, others don't.
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Yeah, it's probably too late now. The reason she probably told you to mention her in your application was to ensure that it came across her desk instead of another faculty. If you submitted the application in November, sending an email after no contact whatsoever about 3 months later is not going to help improve your chances.
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Is it customary to apply to your Alma Mater?
PsyDuck90 replied to was_promised_cake's topic in The Lobby
Along with what everyone else has stated, it almost sounds like the chair is hoping you'd stay as a means of keeping/recruiting more talent. Based on what you've shared, you're probably a very qualified applicant and since this program is brand new, they probably want some solid people while they grow and prove themselves. I would recommend you do what is best for you though, despite any pressures that may be coming from your current program. -
Finding An Apartment and Roommate While Out of State
PsyDuck90 replied to a.s.'s topic in Officially Grads
Unless you absolutely cannot see the place in person, I would strongly recommend never signing any sort of lease or contract without physically seeing a place. I've gone apartment hunting numerous times, and the pictures are not always what they seem. Also, the surrounding area of the apartment is important to. You don't want to get to the place and realize "close to mass transit" means a 30 minute walk or that the apartment is in an unsafe area that skeeves you out, or the roommate is a little off, etc. -
Gifts for Recommendation Letter Writers
PsyDuck90 replied to mediumatcha's question in Questions and Answers
Honestly, I just wrote my letter writers a very sincere personal email thanking them for all of their assistance and mentorship. You don't need to give them a gift. -
Interview questions to ask admissions committee?
PsyDuck90 replied to iamsotired's topic in Psychology Forum
A good tip I've heard is to ask some of the same questions to different people because the pattern of answers can always be telling. I always try to have at least 2-3 questions in my mind just to show interest. If you don't ask questions, it can sometimes come off as disinterest. -
Submit it and inform your letter writers submitted it. They should still be able to submit their letters after the fact. You waiting makes it look like you are the one dragging your feet and not your letter writers.
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How to write a professional email to POI to reject an offer?
PsyDuck90 replied to Stickyknow's topic in Psychology Forum
Be sincere, but concise. Something like, "Thank you for your [generous] offer. However, I am unable to accept [add more detail here if you feel necessary]." -
Yeah, at minimum you would need an R1 institution, and since TT is so competitive, you would need to do a lot of pubs during school and try to aim for the higher tier universities. You can always land TT in R2 and R3 or SLAC schools as well, but you typically still want to have graduated from an R1.