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  1. I don't see why not.
  2. I was in the same situation and I opted to retake both classes. I had forgotten so much and really needed to retake the classes again. It set me back a bit as far as time, but it was well worth it for me.
  3. Yup! This is great news!!!
  4. You need to contact your university for the most appropriate information. Funding can sometimes be area specific. Different fields have different funding opportunities.It's really hard to answer your question without more information.
  5. I was kind of in the same situation. I did undergraduate research in an area completely different from my intended graduate study area. So, I had to first start by just doing intensive reading in the general area of my interest. After reading several papers, I narrowed down a single topic within the broad area. I then wrote a rough draft of a research proposal and asked a professor (in that area) to check over it and make suggestions. They might be willing to suggest papers and current topics, but there is no substitute for doing your own reading. One more thing you can do is search around online for past GRFP proposals. They are far and few between, but I was able to find a couple when I was writing my proposal. It helped me have an idea of what a good proposal should actually look like. I really don't know if past winners will help you seeing that you are a new student. But it can't hurt to ask. You may have better luck talking to your department advisor. They may be able to get students to help you. I always get emails from my department asking me to connect with incoming students. I hope it works out for you.
  6. Of course apply! My best advice is start early (which you are already doing) and ask for help. Get as many people to read your essays as you can - especially professors. Professors can help with the research proposal. Also, if there are any GRFP recipients at your school, get as much advice from them as you can. You'd be surprised how many students wait til the last minute and don't have good applications. Your starting early already raises your chances of winning. Good luck!!
  7. Normally, your professors will ask you to first write your personal statement and give it to them so they can better write about you. If you mention your volunteer work in your personal statement, then chances are they will mention it. I'm not sure how well you know your professors, so it may not be a good idea to ask them to say specific things. Most likely, they will just naturally do that.
  8. They don't ask for proof, but if one of your recommendation letters makes mention of your volunteer experience, then that goes a long way. When I chose my recommendation writers I chose a research adviser, a professor, and the supervisor of the outreach program that I am a member of. It's a good idea to show IM an BI in both your essays as well as in your recommendation letters.
  9. From what you've described, it sounds like you will be starting your reserve status in June of 2011, not Fall 2011. That means that you can start your tenure in June of 2012. But you should really contact the NSF representative at your university. You really don't want to mess up your funding.
  10. I'm not really sure where to ask this question, but I'm wondering if any NSF recipients have used the teragrid supercomputer in their research.
  11. I agree with LJK. Line up your options at your current university. If the current advisor is leaving, he can't force you to go with him. He also can't force you to not be advised by the senior advisor. I can understand you wanting to be kind and turn the current adviser down gently, but at the end of the day you have to do what's best for you. He is supposed to understand that.
  12. Do list each school code. Although, as a rule, it isn't always possible to do FAFSA first. I applied for Fall 2010, but the school application deadline was late 2009 (before the application for FAFSA 2010-2011 was available). The idea is to complete it as soon as possible. The order can sometimes be irrelevant.
  13. The priority deadline for FAFSA is in February. If you've missed that deadline, then you should file it as soon as possible. You should always file the FAFSA application as early as possible.
  14. Yes, you say it more eloquently than I. But basically, if you don't win the award, you make up for it in other ways. Fellowships aren't the only achievements to be made in academia.
  15. It matters if you win, but not if you don't. (if that makes any sense at all)
  16. husky

    NDSEG fellowship

    Rejection finally came!! Woohoo! This took too long, but I'm so glad it's over. I applied for EE, by the way.
  17. husky

    NDSEG fellowship

    Nice...
  18. husky

    NDSEG fellowship

    You took the words right out of my mouth.
  19. I'm worried that the budget cuts will effect NSF awards. I don't know if they will take them back if funding is cut or if cuts would only affect future awards.
  20. husky

    NDSEG fellowship

    Actually, it makes sense that the link works but not everyone can log in. If you don't have an award, obviously, you won't be able to log into the awards page.
  21. It doesn't sound like you are in a horrible situation. It's understandable that the professor won't support students that he feels aren't productive enough by his standards. But it is also important that the two of you have similar definitions for what "productive enough" is. Since you can take on the financial burden and he isn't kicking you out, why not just tough it out? Unfortunately, though, the situation may become unbearable in the future. I knew a grad student who absolutely could not get along with her adviser. She said that the adviser worked her too hard and expected too much from her. So, she just got her masters degree with that adviser, then switched advisers ( and research topic) for her PhD. It's taking her a little more time to finish, but she is paired with an adviser who is a much better match. At any rate, I would not suggest you leave without getting a degree of some kind. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best.
  22. husky

    TA Application

    Patience and passion for education are two of the most important qualities any professor, teacher, TA or educator of any kind must have. You need not have teaching experience to have these qualities. If possible, describe how you've demonstrated these qualities in other, (non-teaching) capacities.
  23. husky

    NDSEG fellowship

    I think so. That must be why they haven't sent all the emails. But I don't know for sure.
  24. husky

    NDSEG fellowship

    Yes, I guess we all react to shock in our own way. When I got the NSF, I screamed until my voice got all scratchy. Congrats again!!!
  25. husky

    NDSEG fellowship

    I don't sense any excitement in your post. Did you really get an acceptance email? EDIT: OK, I see the letter now. I believe you. Congrats!!!
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