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  1. I was just wait listed for UW Seattle. What a bummer. Any idea how often wait list candidates actually get accepted?
  2. The advice I have gotten is that you shouldn't go to school near or in the same system that you want to work or settle down. This relates to the idea of academic diversity. Departments want to keep up their vibrancy and keep new ideas and new scholars coming in from different regions. So if you want to eventually work or live in California I would definitely say go to Johns Hopkins.
  3. Trust me, I understand idealism and in a perfect world I would completely follow my interests. But, taking so many years out of my life already for grad school while I make my family suffer--a big move, long weird hours, stress and little money--makes me think that after I get out, I need a job--quickly and well paying. Maybe, it would be different if it was just me and I could possibly take another year to find a job within my specific interest. I think I am going to write my dissertation within my interests but also specialize in something very popular. (ie. I understand that medical sociology grads are very much in demand at the moment and have amazing job prospects.) But, I don't know yet what that specialization might be.
  4. Hello all! I thought I would begin this discussion because I think its something important to consider. I know that I am interested in a very specific topic. However, if you have ever browsed position announcements there are a few specializations that seem to dominate. From my experience, these are quantitative methods; race, class & gender; theory; and deviance. These are very broad areas and for good reason. And, I know that throughout the years, the demand for these areas will probably change but from what I gather these are usually the most desired specializations on the job market. What I want to know is how much will this factor into the decisions you make regarding your specialization? I know that I should pursue what I am interested in, but perhaps I can integrate it with one of these demanded specializations or take on another specialization in a dominate area. For example, I much prefer qualitative/interpretative methodology and in general dislike statistics but perhaps I can amend my dissertation so that I will study the topic I am interested in but use these methods to make myself look better on the job market. What are your thoughts? Any ideas are appreciated.
  5. luna1456

    Boulder, CO

    I am thinking of going to UC Boulder. But, one of my husband and I's goals was buying a home or condo where we moved. Boulder is too expensive for us--as I will be living off a stipend. But we were thinking in the range of $150,000. Anyways, It seems we will need to look elsewhere. I was wondering about your thoughts on longmont, co. It a nice place to live and buy a house? Would it be difficult to commute between Boulder and Longmont? How is the commute from Longmont to Denver? Any other suggestions on affordable places to buy? Really anything you guys know about the area would be helpful. Thanks!!!
  6. I got an email yesterday that a grad program I am interested in will fly me out there for a visit. They say they want to get to know me better. But, at the end of the email it said that this didn't mean I was accepted. Can somebody please translate this for me? Does it mean I have pretty good shot of getting in?
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