austinplanning256
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Georgia Tech folks - spoke with a current student yesterday and they said they received their funding letter a week after receiving their official admission letter. So we should get clarity about funding soon.
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4 minutes ago, McFrench said:
Is anyone planning to visit schools prior to the April 15th decision date? I know it is difficult to travel with covid but I don't think I can make the decision without visiting the cities/campuses I would be moving to
I'm planning to visit Atlanta for Ga Tech. I would like to visit Ithaca for Cornell but It's super expensive/difficult to get there so I don't think I'll make it.
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Hey @yellowsurf, have you recieved any updates from Cal Poly SLO? I have not received a decision yet and it seems no one but you has posted results for them.
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6 minutes ago, nola360 said:
I also haven't heard yet!!!
I also have not heard anything.
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For my fellow Georgia Tech admits - are you expecting to receive an update on funding this week or further down the line once they've processed our official documents? I also noticed they extended their application deadline to March 15th so I'm worried that may delay funding decisions.
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On 1/12/2021 at 10:46 AM, austinplanning256 said:
Hey everyone! Best of luck, finishing up my last apps this week.
Age/Gender/Citizenship
25/M/US
Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated
BS in Sociology / 2018
GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students)
3.1 BS
Work Experience:
- Current Data Analyst for a non-profit focused on food insecurity and food systems
- 1 year planning fellowship in California with a municipality
- AmeriCorps VISTA for a municipality's housing department
Letter of recommendations: (from whom)
Geography PhD whose also a development manager for a municipality/ University Professor & Mentor at housing department/ Work supervisor in California
Schools applied to: NYU, UCLA, UT Austin, Cornell, Maryland, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Cal Poly SLO
In: Cornell, Georgia Tech
Out: Oregon, NYU
Wait-list: UT Austin
Awaiting:
Results:
In at Georgia Tech via email! No mention of funding.
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On 1/12/2021 at 10:46 AM, austinplanning256 said:
Hey everyone! Best of luck, finishing up my last apps this week.
Age/Gender/Citizenship
25/M/US
Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated
BS in Sociology / 2018
GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students)
3.1 BS
Work Experience:
- Current Data Analyst for a non-profit focused on food insecurity and food systems
- 1 year planning fellowship in California with a municipality
- AmeriCorps VISTA for a municipality's housing department
Letter of recommendations: (from whom)
Geography PhD whose also a development manager for a municipality/ University Professor & Mentor at housing department/ Work supervisor in California
Schools applied to: NYU, UCLA, UT Austin, Cornell, Maryland, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Cal Poly SLO
In: Cornell
Out: Oregon, NYU
Wait-list: UT Austin
Awaiting:
Results:
Waitlisted at UT Austin
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Cant get over this thread having over 44k views relative to last year's only having 19k lol
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13 minutes ago, yellowsurf said:
My stress about getting little to no funding at UNC and UMich goes doubly so considering that no schools have indicated whether next year will be virtual or in-person. I can’t bring myself to add significantly onto my undergraduate debt by paying for online learning.
If this trend keeps up with UCLA and UCI, then I guess I’m going to a Cal state (unless I’m willing to bite the bullet — we’ll see). Lesson learned: Always apply to safeties!
I'm really surprised we haven't heard back from Cal Poly yet!
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On 1/12/2021 at 10:46 AM, austinplanning256 said:
Hey everyone! Best of luck, finishing up my last apps this week.
Age/Gender/Citizenship
25/M/US
Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated
BS in Sociology / 2018
GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students)
3.1 BS
Work Experience:
- Current Data Analyst for a non-profit focused on food insecurity and food systems
- 1 year planning fellowship in California with a municipality
- AmeriCorps VISTA for a municipality's housing department
Letter of recommendations: (from whom)
Geography PhD whose also a development manager for a municipality/ University Professor & Mentor at housing department/ Work supervisor in California
Schools applied to: NYU, UCLA, UT Austin, Cornell, Maryland, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Cal Poly SLO
In: Cornell
Out: Oregon, NYU
Wait-list:
Awaiting:
Results:
Out at NYU. Knew it would be an uphill climb to overcome the low GPA.
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Do y'all think we will still hear back from NYU by March 1st?
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1 hour ago, lululadybug said:
I work at an Ivy in admissions and financial aid, and we did see an increase in app numbers this year across our programs, a bit higher in planning than in others. From what I can tell, the gains for planning were mostly due to 1) GRE being waived, and 2) MIT not accepting apps (but I think that is more likely to increase our enrollment rate, not the app rate). We did NOT see the kind of spike in app numbers that we did after 2008 recession, so I don't think the economy weighed in too much as far as apps increasing, at least not in our professional programs. Though, some schools may accept fewer students this year depending on how many students they allowed to defer last year, so the overall acceptance rate may go down.
On another note, before this discussion thread was created, some folks were asking on the results thread about whether they should feel comfortable contacting admissions to check in on decisions. I can only really speak for how that is interpreted and handled at my institution, though I do think it is similar at our peer schools. My advice is to contact the admissions staff rather than a faculty member or academic department/program staff. The admissions team is used to getting these emails and may be able to provide some insight depending on the question. As long as you are respectful and mention that you understand if we cannot provide an update or further information at this point, then no one will think twice about the fact that you reached out. We have gotten a number of emails from applicants that have heard emails have gone out but they haven't received one. Faculty are sending out unofficial early notices by email in some of our programs but not in others, and those that are sending early notice seem to be sending them out in dribs and drabs, so the fact that you haven't heard does not mean you are necessarily rejected at this point, at least from my institution's perspective.
If you have a pressing reason for wanting to know your decision earlier, like you have an offer from another school that they are asking for an enrollment decision sooner than official decisions are being released, or there is a housing application deadline or something, then mention that, but again, expect that they may not be able to give you an early decision. If the school does rolling admissions, they may be able to accommodate you more than a school that works on deadlines and reviews everyone at once (like my school).
Just trying to be helpful! I know it's a really stressful time for grad applicants and I like to support any student any way I can! If you have other questions or want advice, I'm happy to give my input.
Thank you for your help and insight. Do you have any advice on asking for additional funding? Should we contact the department or the financial aid office?
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24 minutes ago, jbourne1 said:
Is anyone here seriously considering Cal Poly Pomona or SJSU? I don't really hear either talked about much but I have a friend who works for LA Metro and CPP is a big feeder school into LA City and County agencies. And I've talked to a ton of alumni at SJSU + grad advisor/faculty and got the same impression for SJSU and Bay Area City/County agencies. I've talked to faculty, the grad advisor, and alumni at CPP too and it seems like a great program. The campus is also really nice, if far from LA.
Was curious if either school is in anybody's top choices? For CA schools as much as I'd love to get into UCLA - hard to beat the price and flexibility of SJSU and CPP. I just rarely see either talked about. I'm sure they both get overshadowed by their respective nearby UC competition.
I did not apply to either of those programs, but my old Planning Director in CA was a SJSU grad and she always spoke highly of the program(and of her lack of debt lol). I also think CPP is really solid and you're right, LA metro planning orgs are full of their grads. I met their professor Richard Wilson at an APA event once and he seemed really cool, too.
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Rooting for all of you Berkeley applicants. I was not brave enough to apply haha
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Are any of you planning to try and visit any of these schools before making a decision? Obviously COVID makes that a lot more complicated
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On 1/12/2021 at 10:46 AM, austinplanning256 said:
Hey everyone! Best of luck, finishing up my last apps this week.
Age/Gender/Citizenship
25/M/US
Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated
BS in Sociology / 2018
GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students)
3.1 BS
Work Experience:
- Current Data Analyst for a non-profit focused on food insecurity and food systems
- 1 year planning fellowship in California with a municipality
- AmeriCorps VISTA for a municipality's housing department
Letter of recommendations: (from whom)
Geography PhD whose also a development manager for a municipality/ University Professor & Mentor at housing department/ Work supervisor in California
Schools applied to: NYU, UCLA, UT Austin, Cornell, Maryland, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Cal Poly SLO
In: Cornell
Out: Oregon
Wait-list:
Awaiting:
Results:
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On 1/12/2021 at 10:46 AM, austinplanning256 said:
Hey everyone! Best of luck, finishing up my last apps this week.
Age/Gender/Citizenship
25/M/US
Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated
BS in Sociology / 2018
GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students)
3.1 BS
Work Experience:
- Current Data Analyst for a non-profit focused on food insecurity and food systems
- 1 year planning fellowship in California with a municipality
- AmeriCorps VISTA for a municipality's housing department
Letter of recommendations: (from whom)
Geography PhD whose also a development manager for a municipality/ University Professor & Mentor at housing department/ Work supervisor in California
Schools applied to: NYU, UCLA, UT Austin, Cornell, Maryland, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Cal Poly SLO
In:
Out:
Wait-list:
Awaiting:
Results:
Checked the portal for Oregon and it's a rejection. No email yet.
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17 hours ago, takeitorleaveit97 said:
Can we chat a little about finances while we wait? What is the highest amount per year you would take out in loans for a grad program?
Anything over 40K for a Master's Program I would have to think really hard about.
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On 1/12/2021 at 10:46 AM, austinplanning256 said:
Hey everyone! Best of luck, finishing up my last apps this week.
Age/Gender/Citizenship
25/M/US
Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated
BS in Sociology / 2018
GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students)
3.1 BS
Work Experience:
- Current Data Analyst for a non-profit focused on food insecurity and food systems
- 1 year planning fellowship in California with a municipality
- AmeriCorps VISTA for a municipality's housing department
Letter of recommendations: (from whom)
Geography PhD whose also a development manager for a municipality/ University Professor & Mentor at housing department/ Work supervisor in California
Schools applied to: NYU, UCLA, UT Austin, Cornell, Maryland, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Cal Poly SLO
In:
Out:
Wait-list:
Awaiting:
Results:
In at Cornell’s MRP program via email!
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How is everyone handling this wait lol? Seems like we should start to hear back from a few programs in mid to late February.
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Hey everyone! Best of luck, finishing up my last apps this week.
Age/Gender/Citizenship
25/M/US
Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated
BS in Sociology / 2018
GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students)
3.1 BS
Work Experience:
- Current Data Analyst for a non-profit focused on food insecurity and food systems
- 1 year planning fellowship in California with a municipality
- AmeriCorps VISTA for a municipality's housing department
Letter of recommendations: (from whom)
Geography PhD whose also a development manager for a municipality/ University Professor & Mentor at housing department/ Work supervisor in California
Schools applied to: NYU, UCLA, UT Austin, Cornell, Maryland, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Cal Poly SLO
In:
Out:
Wait-list:
Awaiting:
Results:
Planning Admission 2021
in Architecture and Planning Forum
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Finally got notified that I've been accepted at Cal Poly SLO. No word on funding though.