[Brandeis]

Anyone else headed to the Politics department?

[Brandeis 2011]

Interesting. I am still waiting to hear from the social policy doctoral program at Brandeis (Heller). If I am to get in I would then apply to the sociology programso that I can do the joint degree.

The qualitative focus is good for me but hearing that students get "lost" doesn't sound so promising.

I've been accepted to the polisci PhD program at Brandeis, and it's currently one of my two top choices. This morning I had a good conversation with a prof (who, coincidentally, mentioned that he does a lot of work with the sociology department), and have had encouraging contact with the department in general. I too was wondering about the length of time grad students there typically take to finish (one of the rankings websites listed the percentage of their students graduating within five years as something like 12%).

Department and university culture surely plays a big role in this, but it seems to me that the student has final responsibility for how long it takes him or her to finish. Of course, if they keep offering to extend the funding package, anyone might be tempted to stay around, no matter how responsible they are.

Good luck with your application!

[CU Boulder]

Hello! Anyone heading for CU Boulder? I've been researching on everything from weather to rent rates. Would love to exchange info or just say hi...

I've got my choices narrowed down to two schools, and CU-Boulder is one of them. What's your field? I'm in political science.

I went to their recruitment weekend a few weeks ago and had a great first impression. People were really welcoming, and the area is beautiful.

[Political Science - Fall 2011 Cycle]

Anyone claim the Brandeis acceptance on the results page?

That's me. I'm stoked, but still waiting on several other schools to respond.