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Hi friends! I am about to move to Boulder in late July from Fort Worth, TX for my Ph.D. and I thought I might restart this thread. What are some tips and tricks of living here. This is a big change for me so I am open to recommendations, advice, and pals!

I realize I haven't updated y'all. I accepted a spot at CU Boulder. I took a short visit up to Boulder a couple weeks ago and fell in love. I got to meet with other grad students and faculty and walk around the campus. Very excited but sad to leave Fort Worth.

I just heard back from Nebraska (rejected). I'm not upset at all because they were basically last on my list, but I STILL haven't heard from my #1, Mizzou. I am getting really nervous here. At this point, it feels like they might as well send a rejection.

Yes, a Ph.D. in Communication Studies. I heard back from them on February 10th. I have no idea about what other decisions they have left. They are also the only program I've heard from about funding.

Hi! I am getting antsy about hearing back, mostly because I want to make a decision. Has anyone heard from Nebraska or Mizzou recently? I am already doing virtual open houses with my accepted programs (UT, CU Boulder, George Mason) but haven't heard a peep from the above schools. I even tried emailing the program director but no dice. Why so late?

Has anyone heard anything from Mizzou??? I am dying to hear back, but they are being very coy and not sending out any clear information.

Yes please!

Nope!

Damn, I fell asleep cuddling with my dog and I had it on my calendar and everything...

Nope, UPenn was the only one I applied to in Philly. It's all good I have really great other options!

Also - real talk - how long should we wait to hear from a school before reaching out in inquiry about application status/decision?

Communications Department

I was sent an email of my acceptance from the program coordinator/my potential PI. I went to check in on my portal and that is where I found the funding. I am not sure if they are sending emails to everyone.

Well. Heard from UPenn. It's a no. I know It was super competitive (hundreds of apps for 10 spots) and I have other options but I am a little sad. I really loved their program and could see myself in Philadelphia. This hit me harder than I thought. Regardless, congrats to those who were admitted!

Hi! Thank you! I got word on their admission portal that I got full funding, a generous stipend, health insurance, either a research or teaching assistantship, and a potential for funded summer research. They didn’t say (or didn’t tell me) how many applied or got in. I hope this answers your question.