HarrisonWinslow

I think it is true that, at least, Toronto does well with theorists. I cannot say how well they have done recently (hopefully better than most other programs...) but it is known for being an extremely impressive theory department (coupled with the philosophy department, damn!). For theorists looking, I would suggest this website--it was incredibly helpful when writing SoPs--(if you don't know it already): www.politicaltheoryprograms.info From here it seems Toronto places well in the North America--now, not like HYPetc.--but still well considering the state of theory. The list below illustrates that it is a great degree if you want to stay in Canada, but there is some movement in the US from Toronto (not R1 Unis, more SLACs): Alberta, BC, UBC, Calgary, Carleton, Georgia State, McGill, Northern Illinois, Ottawa, TAMU, Toronto, UT Austin, WashU, York, AND this year, a Toronto ABD got a VAP at Bowdoin. So, as always, go to the best program you can. But, unlike other sbfields, keep in mind that theory is less constrained by borders.

I'll be attending Toronto's collaborative MA in political theory and Jewish studies, funded.

I wish I could really believe that WashU isn't done accepting... (Does "sending out letters" mean good ol' snail-mail, or email?) Anyone know what's going on with Colorado? Are they accepting, rejecting, waitlisting? I mean C'MON, I just want to know...

So, what's the deal with JHU and Colorado? JHU needs to send out their decisions already! (Please, please, please...anyone know anything about anything out there on this here forum!? ) And, what's the deal wth Colorado? I haven't heard anything, and, when I called, the very nice graduate admissions assistant said that I "haven't been accepted yet." Is this an unoffical waitlist?--like the results board indicates, she said, there were a handful of admits already and they will be visiting, and that I "should expect to hear by April." What does it all mean!?

Good thread. I am visiting: UC-Davis (March 3-5) and; Michigan State (March 28). I'll see ya there AP!

Also out at Minnesota. I am originally from there, so, kinda glad 'moving back home' is no longer an option (but, if you ask my mom that's *never* outta the question!). I will be waiting for the official rejection from JHU. But, aside from that, I am done! It feels pretty good. Anyone visiting UCD or MSU should PM me so it won't be awkward when we're all there! Best of luck to everyone still waiting!

What're the odds that tomorrow's a big day? 1:1, I'm hoping! Minnesota and JHU! After these two, I, thankfully, am done! (For the most part, that is...)

Most certainly.

Thank you AP for keeping me up-to-date. I hope we all not only hear on Monday, but hear great news on Monday.

So, for the sake of clarity, did Minnesota or Johns Hopkins notify en masse, or were those posted notifications yesterday isolated, individual notifications? (I know that it is AP's job to sound this horn, but, it has come down to crunch time for many of us...)

I apologize for the tardiness, too. But, I would suggest to the OP that he also include WUSTL and Chicago and maybe even the Rhetoric program at Berkeley, also UC-D has a couple great guys, and if you feel adventurous, Johns Hopkins (though, you may be at a disadvantage there!). I was once thinking about going to St. John's years back--great program. To the other poster a ways back, St. John's offers only a BA in Liberal Arts, but, for us non-great books schoolchildren, that's the same as a double in history of science/math and philosophy/literature/English. So, good luck, if you have any questions, OP, please feel free to email/PM me.

In at Michigan State! Goes to show ya, if you ask enough times on this here forum you're bound to hear sooner or later! Haha.

I still haven't heard anything from Michigan State. Is anyone else still waiting on them, too? Also, when/how does Baylor notify?

Hey guys, I just wanted to start a thread for UC Davis. I am flying out there for their welcome weekend, so I was hoping to see who else was going as well. Also, because I only know about the theorists there, I was wondering if anyone else could point me in the right direction for UCD's strengths in the other subfields (if we decide to go there, we all have to choose at least two!). Thanks, see you guys down there!

So, if we haven't heard from Michigan State or Chicago yet, should we consider ourselves out? (I have been away from the forum for a couple of days [GASP!], so I am completely out of the loop--congrats to everyone everywehere, though!)

If we haven't heard from MSU yet, should we count that as a rejection?

I completely agree with you. And, as for my equating the two, I did it as a clarification measure (which logic you repeat). As someone who applied to only one reach in/near the USN&WR overall top 10--and the rest in the top 15-39--I am someone who had just started to become aware of the tensions and questions you raise. So, thank you very much.

Just an observation. It seems as if you are equating a top program PhD in the throes of TT application pools to GRE scores in PhD application pools: you will definitely get your application looked at, but that's about it--you have to have something else, too. Is this a fair summation?

Thanks guys for the replies. I meant this thread less for actual theorists, but more for all subfields. Any thoughts? Anyone out there planning on mixing their subfields? Actually, any programs with interesting subfields/interdisciplinary subfields?

Hey guys, I thought I would just put this question out there: most of us, obviously, have chosen our intended major subfield of political science, but what are your guys' thoughts on a good combination of the other fields (because, you know, most programs require competency in at least two other fields)? What is most marketable now/in five or six years, do you think? Especially for us lowly theorists, what are we going to do? Theory/American? So at least we can get a job teaching US Government 101? Is marketability even a good strategy? What if you cannot even stand American politics? Would it be worth it in the long run to suck it up in the name of a (possible) job in a field you are probably not even good in anyway (I mean, c'mon!, theory can only make you better than everyone else--which doesn't necessarily mean employed)?

If we haven't heard from Michigan State by now, should we consider ourselves rejected?

Hey, I also got the mass email, and my "we need a letter for fellowship..." email was from Judith. So, I would say that they honestly haven't even really begun yet. But, here's to good news for everyone!

I know that UCD's is March 4-6th, and Texas' will be in late March, I believe. As for travel assistance, UCD said they would pay for everything. My guess is because it's all the way out there in California.

Thanks, guys! (I'll let you know what happens when it happens!) Thanks again!