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I've always rented unfurnished apts, look for thrift stores in your area, they usually deliver your stuff for a fee.Depending on when you make it to your new place, you might even find some interesting and cheap items at garage sales. It isn't too much of a hassle, don't worry!

Strangefox, I'm no sure there are agencies that work all over the US, but I would strongly advise you to read reviews online before trusting one.

I wasn't notified later. So, it seems like it depends on things we have no control over.

I'm still waiting and seeking some reassurance

Hum actually, the administrative hassle is for later, when the graduate school reviews your credentials (but by then the dept should notify you of your acceptance), or when you accept the spot.

At some schools you will have to take a speak test before the start of the semester regardless of your TOEFL scores

Haven't heard yet either.

Haven't heard a word either. I applied for the Phd though. Hang in there!!

Hello, you will have to be patient, it's going to be a while before they know more about next year's budget. Up until now, TA ships have covered tuition, health care and a stipend. However, it might change.

I received an acceptance letter from UW yesterday (Latin American History). No funding though...Probably a deal breaker

See, your letter is from the graduate school, so, you should also receive one from your program with the funding package details. Maybe they haven't decided on that yet? Once you get that from your dpt, things will go smoothly, so don't worry

No, that's not what it means. You should receive an offer from your department first, then figure out how much money the grad. office expects you to come up with, then you can work on getting a bank statement or any other proof of financial support. When you get these documents, you just need to send them to the grad. office so that they can process your admission. I hope it makes sense.

Anne Enke, Wisconsin...

Congrats to the person who got into Harvard!!

I've just received a second email from UCB. It feels good to be rejected twice. Dear adcom, I swear I got it the first time, so please don't email thrice. :evil: :!: