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Handle that Minnesotan!!! Has everyone else noted that most of the new spammers have something MBA or otherwise business related specified in their profiles? Anyway, back to this. freshman

I'll go with that! Nice siggy by the way!

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For one program I submitted my application 3 months early and heard back with everyone else. For another I submitted my application 4.5 months early and did not hear back until after everyone else had. So no, not a chance in most cases, unless they specifically say that they will. For example, some programs have several application deadline cut off dates, and will send out responses in waves according to that.

I have to say you are in quite a bind. Given your lack of solid research and lab experience, you are at a disadvantage against people who will be applying with that. Your GRE scores may have also precluded you from being awarded any merit based university fellowships. I definitely suggest you retake the GRE to improve your verbal and writing score. Your Q score is fine and I recommend you go the

In echoing the advice already given, I do not think you need to retake the GRE. Your scores are really good for an international student, especially the AWA score. And though you have a nice Q score for someone not focusing on something more quantitative related, it will likely not be of much concern to your programs. And no, the AWA will not compensate for other sections of the exam. Remember, top programs will look at everything holistically, not rank you based on test scores. So your best bet would be to make sure the rest of your application is solid. From your personal statement outlining your research interests, writing samples, and recommendations, as poorly written materials will belie your AWA score.

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I figured I would give this topic a shot not knowing how long it will survive. Basically it's like any other word association game. You post a word and the responder posts a related word that comes to mind. Only two caveats: 1. Use only one word 2. The word must be in some way related to study or academia. I will start. Funding

I memorized one word. It showed up on the GRE. All was good!

I suggest you take the GRE as it is more widely accepted than the GMAT, especially if you plan to do a doctoral degree at some point after this (though scores are only good for 5 years). Most university fellowships also use GRE scores as one of the many criteria for ranking candidates. So unless you plan to pursue an MBA at some point, I see no need for you to take the GMAT.

Prefixes and suffixes are good too, as well as synonyms and antonyms to the words. I think I mentioned somewhere around here to pay attention to the type of relationship situations the practice GRE gives for the word pairs. Often times if you can spot how the words are related to each other, it will help you answer the question easier.

Interesting thought about the contract process! I am in Old Lawrence in a 1bedroom. I don't know if you chose the grad college or not kfed, but all incoming students are guaranteed in one of the grad colleges. The only apartments unaccounted for at this point are Millstone, New Lawrence, Hibben and Magie. Let's hope you near soon.

I got my contract Friday morning. Scott did say that they will be sending them out up until Wednesday. So if after tomorrow you do not have one, do give them a call.

I am also at WWS. mims3382 hopefully you have received the info so you can access your email account. If not, then give them a call Monday because the housing contract they sent out has an expiration date on it. Wouldn't want to forfeit your housing because of mail delays or anything like that!

I would love to hear what you heard in a pm if possible. Because it seems the email I got from them with the information I relayed may no longer be valid.

Good question. There would be no repercussions from pushing your start date back by a few months. The only thing that may happen would be that you would not finish with your cohort if you are in a master's program. If you are in a PhD program, well there is not really a big deal since an entering cohort will typically not finish together. So go ahead and push it back. It will give you extra time to prepare for the move; and less time away from hubby will also hopefully mean less anxiety in your first year.

I think the key would be relevant experience, whether full or part time. It does not have to be a salaried position, but should be related to your desired field in some way. For example, study/immersion abroad and living/working in a country whether paid or unpaid will give you a strong advantage in your applications. Similarly would working in the US in an IR oriented position. In either case, it would be to your advantage to have strong foreign language abilities when applying as well. Other than that, the usual factors such as statement, references, and other support material will play a big role in the admissions process.

According to Scott, graduate housing info will be emailed to student accounts beginning Friday, and continuing through Wednesday of next week.

You can call them as of today and they will give it to you over the phone if you are feeling a tad on the impatient side

Was there word on your fall housing assignment sent to your email?

Take a look at U Chicago and U Maryland as well.

Yes.

Have you seen the price of fresh veggies lately? Food is expensive if you expect to be eating anything other than ramen and eggs!

Are these federal loans from your undergrad studies that you are paying off? If so then they can be deferred while you are in grad school. If not, then contact your lender about seeing if you can qualify for forbearance. That way, you will not have to worry about the payments for a while.

You may want to scroll through some of the HKS related threads in this subforum. Several posters were admitted and they have posted their backgrounds on the forum. That should be a start for you.