Uberfloweret
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Uberfloweret reacted to CharmanderGo in 2020-2021 Application Thread
I honestly have no idea. My application material is pretty much the same for all schools. Stanford is a great fit for me, but so are some other programs that rejected me (in my opinion, some of which are probably better fit + lower rank). So I am guessing luck is indeed very very important.
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Uberfloweret reacted to CharmanderGo in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Rejected from every program I applied to.
And then... Stanford!
Want to thank everyone on this forum! Your positivity kept me alive!
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Uberfloweret reacted to afjackie in 2020-2021 Application Thread
I would also like to point out that most of the top US programs are VERY orthodox and VERY narrow-minded in what constitutes "worth pursuing." To the point that there are many good (and scholarly articles) out there about how political science is writing itself out of relevancy. I didn't apply to any top 10 programs this time for that reason, because I am passionate about my research and much life and professional experience has convinced me of its relevance. I was specifically told by a political science professor this year to keep in mind that, "just because it is a compelling real-world political problem, doesn't make it an interesting political science question." While I can see how that might theoretically be the case, there is still a huge problem with the privileged ivory tower getting to decide which random and often irrelevant political science questions deserve attention this decade. I have no idea what your specific research focuses on, but if you are passionate it, don't give up. Don't let a very small portion of the profession that has made up the rules on what is worth pursuing or not tell you otherwise. The rules are constantly rewritten and the more scholars that are out there pursuing interesting, relevant, cutting edge work, the more that becomes the norm. I'd urge you to seek out other scholars who are interested in similar questions, and worry less about the rankings of the programs they are at (not that you didn't do that this time - I don't want to assume!). But I do know that a lot of amazing academics who wrote the book on something didn't come from top ten or top twenty programs, but wound up redefining how those programs taught.
I'll get off of my soap box now! Sorry for the ramble, I know I don't know you, but you've been a good influence on this forum and I hate to see great potential scholars disheartened by a system that isn't designed to create innovation and advancement but rather to replicate itself over and over again. I hope the future sees an army of political science renegades constantly redefining the profession we are all so passionate about!
(To be clear, I'm not putting down anyone who goes to or got into a top 10 program - that is amazing, and if your research interests fit go get it! I'm just advocating that there are other very relevant areas of research outside of what some of those programs are willing to consider.)
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Uberfloweret reacted to The Converse in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Claiming a Yale rejection as well. I was admitted to two programs this cycle, but I have had enough rejections to conclude my research interests are not worth pursuing. Best of luck to those starting programs in the fall!
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Uberfloweret reacted to smug-face in 2020-2021 Application Thread
+1 on Yale rejection. Expected, it was probably my worst fit (that and Berkeley). Still thought it was worth a shot! Now I'm really just waiting on Harris to wrap this up. Congrats to those admitted/waitlisted and virtual hugs to those rejected!
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Uberfloweret reacted to BrownSugar in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Got a Yale reject! Surprisingly not upset I won’t be waiting on anymore applications. I’ll be accepting USC’s offer!!
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Uberfloweret reacted to StarkDark1 in 2020-2021 Application Thread
What bites about being on waitlists is that you know that during a normal year, you might have been accepted. One POI even told me that in a personal email. ?
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Uberfloweret reacted to heyheyheyheyhey in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Claiming a waitlist for Yale! Stoked! What a year.
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Uberfloweret reacted to plus in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Claiming a rejection at Yale :))! Congrats to anyone accepted.
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Uberfloweret reacted to jacksonearlsweatshirt in 2020-2021 Application Thread
+1
Looks like I can put this cycle to bed...
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Uberfloweret reacted to poliscihopeful2021 in 2020-2021 Application Thread
I'm astounded than an Ivy league university department can only offer a spot to 2 CP students, even if it's a pandemic year. Same question for Columbia and UPenn, both of whom didn't admit students to be able to support current students better. Maybe there's something about university funding that I don't get but where do those Ivy league endowments go???
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Uberfloweret reacted to poliscigirl_ in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Good luck to everyone expecting to hear news this week! We're almost, sort of, kind of nearly there
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Uberfloweret reacted to peculiarindividual in 2020-2021 Application Thread
despite having no evidence, I choose to wholeheartedly believe this claim so I can go back to doing homework. bless you mountain king
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Uberfloweret reacted to smaug in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Yale grad school will release all decisions at the same time by email. POIs are not supposed to contact anyone until after that happens.
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Uberfloweret reacted to BrownSugar in 2020-2021 Application Thread
I know it's Saturday and all I can do is just wait, but I am struggling inside to wait patiently for Yale. I am super happy with and thankful for my offers I already have and don't want to come across as anything else. I just really love their program and think I have a really great fit so I'm still super hopeful for some positive news. Anyway, I guess I just wanted to vent my feelings to people I know will understand me
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Uberfloweret reacted to Habermas in 2020-2021 Application Thread
It looks like we can expect it sometime late next week given past release dates--have you been in touch with anyone that said it might come sooner?
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Uberfloweret reacted to Polisci-PhD in 2020-2021 Application Thread
I am sorry to hear that. I realize that the funding opportunities are more difficult for international applicants in Canada. I wish you the best of luck for the rest of the cycle!
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Uberfloweret reacted to Polisci-PhD in 2020-2021 Application Thread
I was accepted in Comparative Politics.
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Uberfloweret reacted to BrownSugar in 2020-2021 Application Thread
All I can say is I’m not surprised that it’s happening with NW. I’ve heard terrible things about NW from professors and was cautioned not to apply, which I didn’t.
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Uberfloweret got a reaction from NotaDoctorShh in 2020-2021 Application Thread
+ gregmat and vince kotchian-i liked them and think I will get back to them to refresh my gre powers in case this cycle is not nice to me
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Uberfloweret reacted to rash_sulganni in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Gregmat is truly helpful and the videos are all easily accessible on youtube. Good luck
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Uberfloweret got a reaction from rash_sulganni in 2020-2021 Application Thread
+ gregmat and vince kotchian-i liked them and think I will get back to them to refresh my gre powers in case this cycle is not nice to me
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Uberfloweret got a reaction from btermite in 2020-2021 Application Thread
+ gregmat and vince kotchian-i liked them and think I will get back to them to refresh my gre powers in case this cycle is not nice to me
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Uberfloweret reacted to Habermas in 2020-2021 Application Thread
Disappointing news but I'm sure your path will lead you to a great program after your M.A.! You've been one of the stalwarts of this forum and I know everyone appreciates your contributions and positive vibes this cycle!