Anna D.C.

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Hi! Thank you for answering me. I know... I wanted it to be a book, I have seen a whole thesis published by Routledge, but I do not think a publishing house like that would notice me. I am just in a university in SEA. Can I submit several parts of it instead? My thesis can be divided into several parts, each with conclusion. I think what I should do now is to practice trimming my papers. My adviser allowed me with that length and gave me 4.0 for it, but we actually have a maximum of 9,000 words excluding the references... Now my question is about what reviewers of GS applications would think about my researches...

Those with low grades who get into an Ivy League for GS have high positions in their organizations. But you would not know unless you try. I suggest getting a good job if you do not feel that you are already competitive enough.

Hi, I have a paper related to political psychology and communication, but it has 170 pages (single-spaced and TNR 12). Do you have recommendations on where I should submit it? A program at UT of Austin requires the submission of research papers, and I hope it gets published before submission.

Hi, I am not from India but my degree has a duration of three years. I was allowed to apply for Fall 2020 in the US. I hope this helps!

Hi! I recently built up my LinkedIn account after I observed that successful applicants in a particular school have a well-established LinkedIn profile. I just made it in case the faculty reviewers would search it. Here's my first question, does LinkedIn matter in the application process? Regarding the content of my profile, I do not have work yet, but I have several on-going research works. Should I include it in my application and LinkedIn profile? It would very much help to hear tips on my online visibility. Thank you!

Hi, @Riverbender. May I know the schools where you are applying? I would love to exchange my SOP with applicants and hear feedback! Thank you.

Hi, does it matter if a school email me to reapply? It was automated. But a GA before urged me to apply again. Do schools remove your email from their contacts? They stopped emailing for two months after I received my final decision. Thank you.

Hi, everyone. I cannot get a direct answer from the school. But may I ask if I need to submit a recommendation letter to the University of Queensland? May I also ask about the T50 graduate schools in public administration and mass communication in the US? Can someone share the schools that no longer require GRE and recommendation letters? How will this affect the application process? I am applying for Spring/Fall 2021. Thoughts on Claremont Graduate School, anyone? I want to know about their financial aid for international students. Thank you.

I appreciate the straight-forward response, pushing him away pains me, but I need to move on. I will just focus on finishing my research. Thank you.

Yes, he only talks to me when it's convenient for him. But he keeps on coming back. I was alright and channeling all my effort to finish my research because I will present it in graduate school. But when he came back, I keep thinking about him, and the way I pushed him through what he called "cold words." He said, "there is no point for all of this if that is your mindset," after I said, "you will just leave me." He started explaining why he's busy and said, " I care for the family [of my bosses]." He also has his parents and brothers to support, and I don't think I'll ever be his priority. But he offered to fund my education. I declined the offer because I am worried about what he will ask in return. He is an executive now, and I do not know how he got into that position immediately. His family had a financial setback four years ago. He said his boss passed the company to him because the daughter of his boss does not want to manage it. He also said that his father was the business partner of his boss in Hong Kong. But he's father was working in Saudi Arabia when we met. He did not know that he told me about it. He has a short-term memory loss, and he cannot remember the things that he tells me, including the things that he texts after a few minutes. I was able to trace his work and boss, and I do not think he is an executive. But I am still not sure because he took an MBA, he said he needs that for his company. He also said that I was never impressed with him, and every time he comes back, he has a new milestone to share. He is planning to enter a real estate business after his MBA. I always talk about it before. How do I know when someone's lying about their position or achievements? How do I confront him about his lies without hurting him? I want to change him because I am worried that he would turn into a sociopath. He already had white lies when we were younger. I had a relationship with him when his brother died. He admired him and loved him more than his parents. Everything that he is doing right now is similar to the broken dreams of his brother, modified with the things that he knows about my family. I saw him change. His temper also got worse after that. Thank you for answering me. I need direction in what I should do, and I know a number of graduate students here studying humanities and social science would help a lot. My field is quite different from this, and he is my first relationship. I am struggling to help him and not hurt myself in the process.

Hi, I just want to share. I had no problem with a romantic relationship when I read this before. My ex recently came back, and it felt like he is now ready for commitment. He even asked me if he could visit me in the province. It is too far, and I think that would be a great effort. I also feel like he wants to meet my parents. But I refused. He talked to me, thinking that I already graduated, but I am still refining my thesis. He got into graduate school while working. I do not want to bother him, so I distanced myself. I am also worried that he was lying about committing because he lied to me several times in the past. He keeps on leaving me when he gets busy. We no longer talked after I asked him why he left me. It is painful that he does not want me to have closure until now. I am trying to give it to myself, but whenever I forget about him. He comes back. I have to deal with it while the pandemic is still happening. I am also hoping for him to come back, but I need to prepare for graduate school. I even told him to wait until I finish it. To the people seeing this, may I ask your thoughts about this? Do you think he likes me? Should we still wait for each other? Thank you.

Hi. Can someone outline the benefits of attending law school versus graduate school in mass communication, political science, and public administration? Thank you.

I think you just forced yourself into that offer. But you need to think carefully about declining it. The economic crisis arising from the pandemic does have an impact on educational institutions. If you do not have a full scholarship, consider this. Out of state and international students might shoulder the financial loss of schools after the pandemic, similar to what happened after the 2008 global economic crisis. Weigh the pros and cons, especially the financial impact of that program. You can reflect on the following questions: Will you have a better job opportunity in that field? Where will you work after, will you return to your home country or work where you will study? How competitive will be the job market for your field? Weigh both locations. What are your long-term aims? Will you be able to achieve your goals during and after six years of studies? That's a lengthy period. Consider your age after graduation if you plan to be in a new organization. If you already have one, you should not worry about it. Organizations give credit to a person's degree when it comes to promotion. But they have a maximum point for that. And it will not guarantee a high office. You will compete with others with an administrative position who stayed there and benefited the organization while you were studying. Excellent young college and master's degree graduates also land managerial positions. In a research organization, their mentors can promote them when they prove themselves capable of leading a project. You can also go on this route in case you decline your offer. I hope this helps! And I wish you success in your decision.

It is a good thing that you shared your worries here. I also think that you made the right choice. It's not about the prestige of school that matters. It's what you do and what you will choose to do with your degree. I am not sure of the pandemic restrictions in Hawaii. But that place is lovely. You can go to the beach or go hiking when you feel stressed about your decisions. Look at the ocean and relax. Do yoga in your free time in graduate school. Refrain from listening to negative people. The fact that those schools admitted you mean you are competent in what you have done in the past. And you can do it again in graduate school and once you graduate. Sometimes, the people closest to you will be the first one to demotivate you and say you made the wrong choice. I think they matter to you so much, that's why you feel like that. Show those people that they are wrong about judging you on your decisions. Eventually, when you are already successful in your field, their negative opinion will no longer bother you. You will be successful, and you can do it. I pray for your long-term success and God's guidance.

You just gave me a good idea. It would be a suitable topic for research if we can get other variables (literacy rate, GDP, GNP, or investments). I hope I can proceed to graduate school next year. Perhaps you can research with me? I have a reliable connection to people in two developing countries. And I have been researching for years in my undergraduate and senior year in high school.

I am looking for research journals on your claim. I hope I can get concrete evidence in your generalization of educational institutions in developing countries. Do you mind sharing your references? Thank you.

In my country, top private schools recruit graduates of top universities ranked in Times or QS as faculties to maintain their global competitiveness. Not all developing countries use their national language. In my university, we use English, even in our domestic history classes, because of our East Asian, American, Canadian, and European exchange students. Plus, most of the domestic students in my college cannot speak well in our national language because they came from international high schools or private schools with English as the MOI. I came from a highly selective public science high school, and some of our faculties also studied in the US and Australia for Ph.D. It depends on the university.

Hi. Grades do not matter in GS. I know someone in that field who was a student leader, and she got in with a low GPA. Extra-curricular activities help. But it also depends on the school. Review the average CGPA/GPA requirements of the school. If you can't find one that accepts your grade from the school's website, email them. Also, explain why you got a low GPA.

Yes! It's about the online certificate. I can afford it only because I will apply next year. If I got into a program this year, I would not pay for it because that amount will lessen my expenses in GS. My school moved the conferral of my degree. So it is unlikely that I can start this Fall 2020. I reside in SEA. But I have an American origin. Thank you for commenting. At least now, I know that people do go through rejections or rejection from a wait-list. I am still sad about what happened to my application at an Ivy League. But none of the people that I talked to in their school explain why. I just realized that I need to add back up schools when I apply next time.

Yes. That's true. My relatives also said that. My only problem right now is how to get there because of the immigration ban. Aside from the three states that I mentioned, I am considering Europe, Canada, and Australia. I have relatives in Canada, and we have a house in California. But I don't see the reality of getting in there this year. I am dubious that the pandemic will stop next year. I hope it does. I do not know what to do now. There are five pointers that I am considering so far: Issues in immigration. Although I have no problem with immigration, I know it will be hard to get a student visa because the school has a role in it. I do not know how schools manage international students right now. I saw different concerns from those enrolling this fall. The expenses. The most practical is California. But what if I don't get an offer there? I need to consider schools outside California. That's when I have to consider cheaper schools. But I do not mind spending if I get into a top school. My research interest and adviser. The researches that I have now in college is about political communication, electoral reform, and comparative politics in Southeast Asia. I am also planning to apply in Texas because of the professors in political communication there. Publications. My job after graduation. My goal after graduate school is to settle in California. But I do not know the career of political analysts in there. I always see them in New York and D.C. I want to be in a research institute, I am not sure about working for the academe. I know it will still give me research opportunities. But I no longer want to teach. Thank you for your comment. I made these pointers out the suggestions of different people, which includes your comment. I got into an online program at LSE. Do you think it will matter in my application? Thank you!

I hope they defray the cost. But if schools do this, it will likely affect the expenses of students in the coming years, especially the out of state and international students. I am an international student. Thus, an online class will lessen my expenses. But I still don't see that paying the whole amount of school costs, including the payment for the facilities, worth it. I will take an online program this year, and decide if I still want to continue graduate studies. To answer your question, no for graduate school. But yes, for an online certificate program to help me decide if I still want to pursue graduate school.

Hi, Dwar. Seeing what is happening to U.S. schools now, with all their lawsuits because they refuse to refund and lessen the expenses of students in fall, I begin to think twice if I should apply for 2021. The 2008 financial crisis had an impact on the fees of both out of state and international students. And I am afraid that it will increase after the pandemic because of the economic projection of the U.S. Schools are already expensive. The decrease in international students will also affect the funds of universities, especially those that heavily relied on them. In 2021, incoming students might shoulder the losses. I might consider just attending schools in my state because some have a better world ranking. And I do not need to pay more, and it will also save me from debts. You made me weigh my possible expenses. Thank you. P.S. If I consider attending a school outside the U.S., do you think it would be hard for me to get connections? I still want to research with a faculty in political science there. The big publishing houses are there and in Europe. Thanks!

Hi... Does a low-ranked school in political science for a master's degree affect school opportunities for PhD? I am thinking of applying in schools in California, Texas, and Michigan. I am still comparing schools for my master's. Thank you!

Thank you! I'll do it. May I ask if a certificate in public policy in a political science school such as LSE matters in the master's application? Also, do you recommend applying for a master's degree in 2021? I am an international student. I am worried. I qualified in an Ivy League, and they also said that I was highly competitive. But they did not offer me admission. They said many other compelling students already got in. I was already late in rolling admissions for the graduate school of education. But that was fine because I plan to take political science for Ph.D. The university did not have a master's degree in political science. By the way, I am looking forward to applying in California and Texas. We have a house in California, and I want to settle there. Do political analysts thrive in California? I always see them in New York and D.C. But I prefer the environment in California. I am considering Texas because of political communication. They have a professor who studied my topic for my senior research paper, and I find his theory enthralling. Thank you for replying to me, I wanted to talk to political science students in graduate school.