battermix
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Which would you rank higher?
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12 hours ago, lemmegotonycplzz said:
Hey guys,
I am wondering if you or your friends have heard anything from Columbia University Teachers College about the admission into M.A. Program in Socia-Organizational Psychology (S/O Psychology). I have been admitted to the M.A Program of I/O Psychology from NYU, but still waiting for Columbia's decision since it would be my top choice to study at TC. (it's a long wait and kinda drives me crazy...)
Lemme know if you are also waiting for hearing from them. Thanks!
2 hours ago, Lauren210 said:I'm in the same position as you right now though for different program of study. I was admitted to the MA program for school counseling at NYU but I'm also waiting to hear back from Columbia in regards to their psychological counseling program at TC. It's actually the last school for me that I'm waiting to hear back from and I want to know so bad as to what they decided. Hope I hear back from them very soon! ?
Since you guys are in education field, which one would you rank higher, Penn GSE or Columbia TC?
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Where should I go if I care solely about the reputation and prestige?
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I got into Politics and Education at TC. But I also got accepted into Penn's IEDP. Any advice on what to do?
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For me, it must have been my SOP and LORs. My SOP was pretty darned good, if I must say so myself. And all of my recommenders knew me quite well.
My GPA was less than stellar, although I had a decent GRE score. And I am straight out of undergrad with very little experience.
The good news is during your application period, you have a slight control of the two, so everyone still has a shot!
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11 hours ago, humanpinata said:
I applied to programs right out of undergrad, and one of my letters of rec happens to be an alumnus from the one school I was accepted to (so far). While the school is an amazing fit and top 15 program for the field I am studying, I think my advisor is the reason I got in. I am personally worried that this connection was the determining factor, and I'm delighted I was accepted, but I don't want it to be the only reason I got in. Oh well I guess.
Don't worry, it couldn't have been the only reason you got in. Sure it must have helped but they must have looked at your whole application. So don't undermine yourself and be confident and proud! After all that hard work, you deserve it!
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Depends on the program and whether it is lucrative enough to invest in for Oxford.
Do you think following Oxford, you could make enough to pay off that debt quickly? If yes, then go for it. The name does matter more than people think.
However, for the name, you don't want to be under a financial burden for the majority of your life. Thus, really depends on the program you are going for.
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I am assuming you would be turning down the PhD programs after you are awarded the Fulbright? If not, then you are taking a hard gamble.
Also, depends on how "good" are the PhD programs you currently have in bag. Are you settling with them?
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I got into both of the following programs:
- Penn GSE - M.S.Ed. International Education Development Program
- Columbia Teachers College - M.A. in Politics and Education
I just want to go to a more prestigious program and school and I don't care much for other factors. Does anyone have any insight or advice? Thanks!
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4:20pm CST
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23 hours ago, battermix said:
How I wish to add to this thread! ?
I wrote this into manifestation!!
I am an international applicant. I woke up at 430am as usual (yes, I know I am slightly off). I checked my email as usual. When I opened the website to check the admission decision, seeing the cute confetti following, I kinda already knew what to expect. Then, of course, I ran around my entire home waking everyone up. I did hear my mum swear. Since then, I have been grinning like crazy, scaring everyone in my periphery.
I am going to NYC baby! ?
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3 hours ago, jillcicle said:
See I thought my weekend would be safe from status updates so I checked my email anxiety free, only to discover that UCLA sent out rejections at 2 something AM on Saturday. Wtf.
3 hours ago, homie said:First rejection letter came into my Gmail on a Saturday LOL... Can't believe they even work on weekends!
Here I was, trying to relax on a weekend. Now, I am back to neurotically checking my mail and portal every half hour.
Can I please have a break?!?! ??
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Worries: Haven't heard a thing from the 6 schools I applied to. I am worried I am going crazy checking my email every half hour, only taking a rest during non-office hours.
Consolation (no excitement lol): I applied to Master programs so it's still a little early. Got my fingers crossed!
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So, it's gotten worse. From 5 times a day to every hour. The only time I am not doing it is when office hours have closed. smh
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38 minutes ago, Ternwild said:
Boom! First rejection. Looks like I'm gonna win this race to the bottom!
Hey, hang in there!
You still have a long way to go and I am sure it will get better. We are all comrades in a battlefield! Good luck, my dear friend.
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10 hours ago, Moods said:
I am definitely afraid of this! I thought I was alone in feeling this, so thank you for opening up about this. Undergrad was so rough on me. Not only because it was tough, but because I was so tough on myself for trying to be perfect with my grades and getting internships and yada yada. Now with my gap year, I am learning to take time for myself and not be so hard on myself. However, getting into grad school, I know it is going to be harder than undergrad and I am afraid I am just going to go back to those bad habits, which will lead to major anxiety, panic attacks, and extreme lack of motivation. Hopefully, though, this break has been good for us and prepared us in some way (resting out brains??) for the Mount Everest that is grad school.
oh my god I relate so much!! every semester of undergrad was working my ass off and planning for the next semester and all the semester breaks. Now, I am doing nothing everyday and yet the days pass by so quickly. I can't believe I haven't done anything productive since September and it is going to be February already ? but same, grad school will be tougher and will we be able to cope with it? I guess when we have to, we will. After all, we did manage through undergrad, right? Good luck to us!
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2 hours ago, Moods said:
I’d say take time for yourself. I can attest that rest is important, especially when you are about to start a long and challenging journey. I am currently taking a gap year, and I don’t regret it one bit.
SAME! At first even resting was tiring with constant guilt of doing nothing but now I have learned to embrace my free time and enjoy the feeling of no pressure. I now have mixed feelings for grad school. Of course, I would love to get in and start my journey but it will be tough going back into that routine and what if I can't handle the stress? ugh the constant worry over nothing.
Are you afraid of the same? What if grad school becomes tougher after a gap year?
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I will continue doing what I am currently doing (which is basically nothing since I am in my gap year) but with excitement and happiness, and lack of anxiety.
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The thing with me is I applied quite late. just two weeks ago! So even if they sent acceptances last year this time, then I guess I should still not worry too much but HOW CAN'T I???
Uggghh, just tell me already and put me out of my misery.
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On 1/26/2019 at 10:32 AM, crazycheese8 said:
That is really awesome!!! I am doing some backpacking in Asia in April and I can't wait.
Oh that's great! I did that during my undergrad years and it was the most fun I had while travelling. Good luck!
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Everyone seems to have applied quite early. I applied to 6 schools only two weeks ago and it has been hell since. Doesn't help that I am doing absolutely nothing atm. uggghhh the stress!!!
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Worries: Sent 6 applications off two weeks ago and I know nothing is gonna happen till March yet here I am, anxiously checking my portals and mails thrice a day. Have a low GPA of 3.45, GRE AWA of 4.0 and no pubs, yet ambitiously applied to two Ivys. Currently taking a gap year and seriously have NOTHING to do (I mean I lie in bed whole day and play Overwatch or Fortnite with my mum yelling at me to get up and not just be a piece of meat on bed).
Excitement: Hard to find any. I am training for a marathon, so I am excited about that I guess..
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Hello everyone!
The applications for TC Columbia opened yesterday, so I think it's time for full-blown anxiety to set in and thus, this thread.
Applying to: Columbia TC Politics and Education, Penn GSE IEDP
Undergrad Institution: Asia, Top 30 World Ranking
Undergrad GPA: 3.45
Undergrad Major: Economics and Finance, Minor: Political Science
GRE: Quant 166, Verbal 162, AWA 4
Work experience: 1 year, research with NGO
I am unsure about my GPA and AWA
. How are others doing?
Penn GSE or Columbia's TC
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I could go in two directions
1. Phd in Political Theory (I know this is completely different but this is what I wished to from start but couldn't for several reasons)
2. Go into UN (Penn IEDP has a compulsory internship option)
I am wondering if it would be a mistake turning Columbia down for Penn. What do you think?