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Hmm.. I'm good at keeping secrets.. just not my own so I don't think I would fake it, but I did apply to different grad programs (diff field) a few years ago and I didn't get in (just waitlisted at two and they couldn't admit me cause of funding issues) and not everyone knows that actually :\

I applied too but I don't know what my chances are.. I know you're supposed to fill out the FAFSA by Jan 31, but it says in order to fill out the FAFSA, you need your W-2 form from 2008.. what if it doesn't come by Jan 31?! Do you know what you're supposed to do if it doesn't come in on time??

Hmm I wonder if there's a way to say that you've improved your application without saying "since being waitlisted.."? Was this any other transition point as well, such as "since graduating from ---" or something along those lines.. I don't know if it will hurt, but just in case it does? It does seem like you've improved your application significantly since your last round though so you definitely want to focus on how your application is stronger.

250 word SOP?! When I had to cut it down for the 600 word one I couldn't believe it. And the 1000 one I made exactly 1000 words. The rest asked for 1-2 pages so I made it about 2 pages single-spaced. Wow, that's crazy.

I would think research experience overrides GPA, especially if you have strong research experience (and it seems like you will?). * Took down my stats because I'm starting to get paranoid lol.. I'll put them back up if anyone would like after the whole application process is through

Oops, that is not at all what I was trying to get at in my last post, and I appreciate you cautioning us. What I was saying is that I think when you are already applying for PhD programs and on forums such as these, you already know that undergrad rep does not = grad rep? And I am in no way advocating that you don't go somewhere because of the students you may be teaching or that you shouldn't get experience teaching students (or working with students) who aren't dedicated and passionate about the same things you are, I was simply stating that undergrad rep can factor into your grad school experience. Sorry if my last post came off as attacking in any way, I didn't mean it as such

Yes, reputation of an undergrad program is a poor proxy for reputation of a grad program, but it can carry some weight, so in the case of not knowing the reputation of the graduate program and only knowing about a not-so-great reputation of the undergrad program can make you uneasy? I think that's what we meant by that (or at least that's what I meant, not to speak for someone else ) Also, the quality of the undergrads can affect you if you plan on getting any teaching experience (and in other cases as well).

Ohh yeah, the applied social psych thing is pretty cool.. I agree on the undergrad program thing though. I usually am a big procrastinator, but I started my app planning pretty early and I wanted to finish before the holidays, so I finished about a week before Thanksgiving! I'm starting to already be a bit anxious, and I check on some apps every once in awhile but then I realize most haven't even been due yet haha. Good luck with the rest of yours! (P.S. I figured out that you have to click on the notify me thing so now I know haha)

"I'm interested in working with Neuberg, Nagoshi, and Russo. Unfortunately, Neuberg will be on sabbatical in the Fall, so he's not taking any students. And Russo is retiring. So... I guess I'm interested in Nagoshi." Haha! I love how those things work out.. any schools that top your list? I don't think Arizona State is at the top of mine for right now.. but I also don't know how good the program is? Do you know anything about that?

i'm applying to neuberg and kenrick.. you?

Applied to 6 social psych programs, good luck all!