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I'll be going to Albany!

Congratulations! I don't know anyone (myself included, haha) who got accepted into Maryland. Good job!!! Sounds like you have some great options to choose from. Are you leaning toward a specific one at this point?

Awesome. Well, good luck with your search ?

A couple changed pretty drastically! ASU went from #12 to #5, and George Mason from #22 to #11! But those stood out to me because I applied to them Were you accepted to the three that you mentioned?

I'm happy to see that Albany is still ranked #2! I had heard rumors their ranking was going to drop. Was going to go there regardless, but I'm stoked. How about yourself?

U.S. News will be releasing the new rankings of CCJ programs on March 20th, so that should be a comprehensive list for ya!

Congrats @Praying18Crim! I was accepted into their PhD program and, although I haven't officially decided yet, I'm 99.98% sure I'll be going there. I believe they have a student housing portal online that helps to hook students up with decent apartments and whatnot... I'd check that out (you might only be able to access it once you have a school login ID though). Also, when I was there for the visiting weekend, all of the students and faculty were very nice and stressed that they would be happy to help anyone with housing stuff. Have you been in touch with Diana Mancini? I'm sure she could point you in several good directions.

Hahaha I was just about to log in and reply to your previous comment, actually. I haven't heard anything yet ? I'm hoping that since they said "last week in February" that means that the decisions will come out IN February (i.e. today!!!). If they were going to send them tomorrow or Friday they totally should describe it as "early March". Granted, I'm probably just reading wayyy too much into their choice of words because I feel like if I have to wait a minute longer I'm going to freak out. Here's hopin' we hear back today, and both get in!

I know absolutely nothing about FIU or their program. However, I would not suggest accepting an un-funded offer, regardless of maybe having outside funding. I think you would be much better served waiting another year and improving all the areas of your application that you can (GRE scores, Statement of Purpose) and applying to more schools next year, ideally more than 3 if that is financially feasible for you. I was turned down from both schools to which I applied last year, but applied to 7 this year and have received funded offers. I hope you hear back from the third school and get accepted with funding!

Hey everyone! With the date rapidly approaching, I was just wondering if any of you will be at Albany's visiting weekend next week! Super excited and can't believe it's already so soon.

Also, will you be attending Albany's visiting weekend?

Oh! Yes, sorry, I was confused ? I have heard both good and bad things about Albany, but my knowledge is pretty limited. I heard only good things from a former student, and some bad from a former professor.

I got accepted to Albany on January 8th. I'm surprised you haven't heard anything yet!

My top choices have been Albany and Cincinnati. (I applied to 7 programs.) I heard some negative things about Maryland after applying (super competitive environment among students, fighting for funding, etc.) so that turned me off a bit, but who knows if that's even true or not.

Congrats!!! How exciting. Is it your top choice? I heard back and got waitlisted. I'm just glad it's finally done. Now just waiting on Maryland...