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    bookworm2 got a reaction from Psyhopeful in Choosing between schools   
    Thank you for your kind replies and advice! I decided to take the fully funded program with the commute. I really like the idea of listening to audio books on my commute! Now if they only had audio textbooks, that would be grand!
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    bookworm2 got a reaction from epi_hopeful19 in Accept offer without funding or see if I get off waitlist - any advice?   
    I hope you get good news soon! When making a decision I like to consider the worst case scenario.
    Do you think you could get a suitable job in location A that would still allow you to attend your program? Hopefully you'll get funding from the professors, but it would be nice to know if you can provide your own funding just in case. 
    Do you think you could get a job that you wouldn't mind doing for a year in location B in case you aren't accepted this year and want to reapply for next year? 
    If it was me I would look for jobs that appealed to me in these two locations to cover my bases. 
    Once your boyfriend starts residency, how much free time will he have? How much free time will you have? Being at location A might not be so different than being at location B in terms of the time you get to see him if he has to do one of those ridiculously grueling residency programs. I think a long distance relationship could definitely work even though its tough. 
    Best of luck to you!! I hope you get accepted with funding to both schools and can have your choice! 
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    bookworm2 reacted to Teaching Faculty Wannabe in Preparing for Visit Day? - Not Yet Admitted   
    @thejellybean
    So, I visited the University of Michigan for Biomedical Engineering last October. It wasn’t for an internview, more a just to visit and get to know the campus (all expenses were paid). I have also had two phone interviews this year, so I am basing what I am saying on these experiences. 
    First off, take deep breaths. Keep reminding yourself to do so. Also, remember that you aren’t the only one there that is nervous and the faculty have been in your place at some point and will know your nerves. I think they might have scheduled them for three hours so you have sufficient amount of time to talk with them and maybe explore their labs and possibly talk with grad students. I wouldn’t think they would expect you to talk with them for three hours. You could always ask whoever has been emailing you about this visit so you can have more clear details and maybe reduce your nerves a little. As said above, be familiar with your research interests, your past research experiences, and why you want to pursue a PhD, and why at this specific school/program. I would familiarize yourself with the faculty’s research. Read one or two recent papers and look up info on their lab website. Also, think of some questions you might have for them pertaining to their research, their lab dynamics, the department, the university, and the town of the university. You can look up  interview questions you may encounter. In my phone interviews, I was asked about my research interests (what were they and why?), where I think I will be in five years after grad school, what about their research interests me, and how I will handle the challenges (big learning curve) of getting a PhD.
    I think business causal is good. I feel like only a few engineers do full business attire. When I was at my visit last year, some people went all out with nice skirts and pantsuits, but most girls wore slacks, blouses, cardigans, and flats or boots. I think your earrings will be okay as long as they are not super distracting. I have a double ear piercing, and I think it was fine for me. 
    Also, take lots of notes and drink lots of water. Wear comfortable shoes yet business causal shoes as well, like flats with some cushion. 
    I am sure you will do great! Just believe in yourself. Faculty, even though intimidating, are people and human as well, so they aren’t perfect and understand you at personal level what you are going through (if they don’t, I feel like that’s a red flag in my opinion). Good luck! You got this!
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    bookworm2 reacted to yjkim192 in Why Do They Wait on Rejections   
    Yeah I know, I bet over half of their applicants don't even have a chance(for top schools). Why not just send out rejection letters at least for them so they can move on with it.
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    bookworm2 reacted to Calmly_Waiting in Told me I was accepted ... and then followed up to say I'm actually waitlisted!   
    Happy update to this thread - The POI got back in touch today to say I would be receiving an official letter of admission soon!
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    bookworm2 got a reaction from dftba95 in Is no news really good news?   
    I've heard that it's okay, as a general rule of thumb, to inquire about the status of your application if you haven't been notified by March 15th. I contacted one of the schools I was waiting to hear back from today and was told I should be notified early next week. Just knowing that the decision will come soon definitely eases my mind! The waiting is the hardest part of the whole process. 
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