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SWEET! Yes, I did just that. I replied and said it was my #1 choice and that I could provide further information, interview, etc. if it would help aide their decision!!! Thanks a lot for posting. It may seem like a dumb question but like I said reading into it A LOT!

See that's what I want to think and am hoping but I am reading into it a lot. Thanks for your post. I'm really hoping!!!

Hi all! I just received this letter from U Conn Grad. What does it mean? Dear Prospective Graduate Student, We have been delayed with graduate admissions decisions while waiting for the new State budget. Once the budget situation is clearer, we would like to consider your application for admission to the graduate program in sociology at the University of Connecticut. Please let us know by e-mailing Name.edu to let us know whether (a) you are still interested in the program or ( you have already accepted another offer. Sincerely, Name, Title Ahh!!!! I'm freaking out. Thanks for your help in advance. Sparkle

I live in a suburb of Minneapolis--yes, the cost of living is fairly high (compared to other cities in the state). I live in a nice, 9 year old apt building, 1 bedroom w/tons of amenities (underground parking, pool, etc) and it's $1025/month. I used to live in a 2br and that cost $1305 (went up to $1335). No tax on clothes or food so that's a plus. Public transportation is good--I don't use it but my in-law does and he's never had a problem; lots of spots in Minneapolis, maybe not as many in St. Paul. Hmm...what else? It's a great area. If you want to live in a nice place downtown, it will cost you. Let me know if you have other q's...I've lived here forever!

I agree about not really posting this...I wanted to delete this post after. Sorry!!

Hi, I meant to respond before. I understand and wasn't trying to be whiny. I understand what you mean and sorry if I came off too strong. I had a really bad day yesterday after getting rejected. Thanks for your comment!! I love the forums, they can keep us in check.

I can understand that. I certainly don't blame the test. That makes me think of blaming the video game for being flawed b/c one can't pass the level Like I mentioned, not trying to be whiny...and I did study a lot. I'm glad it sparked this discussion!

Yeah, I looked at going to Canada it would certainly be closer to MN than CT but I think I was intimidated and did not see a good match. Maybe next year I'll look more closely though. Thanks for that!

Thanks Evenstar...it is good to hear this as well. I think you're right and that is a very non-biased/balanced perspective which I really appreciate. So...you're not applying to schools or you're applying to see what happens?? Sounds like you'd be a great candidate!! I'll be way curious to see where we all end up!!

Yeah, I've heard this too from my advisors. And it stinks. But you're right it's beyond their control. I think that if it doesn't work out I will study for a whole year to get them up to at least above 1200. It's got to help.

This is good to hear as well. It's a different perspective than my own-almost the opposite. Thanks for posting this!

Thank you all so much for your comments. To answer the question about whether I studied: YES a TON!! I promise I did not just go in there blindly. I was fortunate to have paid 1/3 of the price for a Kaplan test preparation course. I did flash cards, and spent hours upon hours trying to memorize words, do practice tests and brushed up on as much math as I could. Honestly, I wish I would have spent like an entire year working on it but to keep my gpa up (4.0 only in my major field) i had to concentrate on that. I knew going into it (from my ACT scores) that standardize testing would not work for me. I have 4 research presentations at conferences and I defended an honor's thesis. I have taken quantitative courses and did well. My SOP I used to think was good but really I wasn't very specific on my research interests. I tried to match my general area of interests with specific faculty. But, after reading some other posts about research interests I was like OH S! Thanks again for the hopeful comments and I apologize if I sounded whiny about my GREs. I just get bummed when I hear others who have way better scores. And that no matter how hard I study I have the idea that those tests are supposed to gauge skills that are inborn or something. Does that make sense?

Thank you for that message. I agree about the idealistic nature of our thought process. I gotta say just hearing someone else say that makes me feel better. Good luck w/your apps.

Oh...to answer your question. I didn't retake the GRE because I re-took the practice test and did 200 points worse. I cannot standardize test. I also feel like a sociology program should be able to consider more than that.

Yeah...I suppose I should start working on my grad school student ego like the rest of ya'll j/k. the thing is my interests match w/all of them. I live in MN so I wanted to stay close to home. I looked at every program imaginable as I'm sure most did! Do you know where you're going to go? What's your #1 choice?

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Well, I was rejected from the U of MN. I spent a lot of time and put a lot of effort into the personal statements (including the diversity). I was hoping for the U but I guess I was not good enough. Rejection sucks!

Well, I'm applying to graduate schools to be a professor. I had a mentor who was the best... I love qualitative research also. I am so anxious about getting accepted into other schools...especially after my first rejection Good luck to all. Hope everything works out and that we all are able to fulfill our dreams! Peace.

Hi, mine said that the day before i was rejected...it will say "decision made" or sth. then, you'll see a link which will bring you to a letter of acceptance/rejection. Good luck.