At the beginning of this process, I was so uncertain I would even get in to one of these programs, I did not let myself get attached to any of the programs. Now, I am feeling very fortunate and overwhelmed to have three fully funded offers. I want to make my decision as quickly as possible because being on the waitlist sucks (one of my offers was off the waitlist), and I don't want people waiting on my account.
So I'm here looking for advice. I am struggling to make the decision. There are a lot of criteria to weigh, and without visiting, I just don't know what matters most. At this point, I welcome all thoughts, whether they be about specific programs, important factors to weigh, personal vendettas, etc.
Here are the options (all CNF):
University of Wyoming (2 years, low teaching load 1:1)
Iowa State University (3 years, large teaching load 2:2)
West Virginia University (3 years, the one dedicated CNF faculty member may be leaving, large teaching load 2:2)
Anyhow, thank you all for being a wonderful support network through all the nail biting, crying, and hair pulling. For those of you headed off to programs you are excited about, my sincerest congratulations! For those who had a rough go of it this year, I just want to say that this process is extremely subjective, and the people reading your application have no idea of your potential (think Maya Lin).
3a/0w/6r/2p?
