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Has anyone heard anything about the M.A. program at UBC? I sent them an email last Tuesday, but I haven't heard anything back from them.

I applied to UBC this year (MA, haven't heard back yet). From what I've gathered, unless you have done incredibly well in your undergrad (published work, conferences, good grades, practical experience etc..) you won't be considered for the PhD program. They do, however, refer PhD applicants to the MA program. I'm not sure if you have a better chance of ultimately getting into the MA program if you apply directly or you are referred from the PhD applicant pool. I suppose taking the initiative of trying to get into the PhD program would look good, and you could always put in your personal statement that you would be interested in their masters program if they are unable to place you in the PhD program.

I'm trying to figure out if UBC sent out a mass reject to MA applicants. Somebody posted that they got a reject earlier today. Any info is much appreciated.

blah blah blah competitive pool of applicants blah blah very sorry blah blah

UWO is a wonderful school. I would be happy to go there.

I saw someone got a rejection e-mail for the UBC MA program. Anyone else that applied specifically for the MA get an e-mail?