kaister
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I think it's entirely appropriate to ask "when can I expect to hear back?"
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Yay congrats lypiphera! I didn't have a formal interview or anything either, but I've already met my POI, and actually been working with her a little already, so that probably explains why she didn't need to "interview" me. I'm still wary of feeling secure with this admission as nothing has come through from the graduate office yet, but I'm still very excited and relieved!! I'm sending positive thoughts to all who are still waiting on news!!!
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I just got an email from a POI stating they'll be recommending me to be admitted as their student and that the department has to approve it but it's usually just a formality. Is it safe to say I'm accepted?? I'm so scared of being excited (probably in shock...) that I don't wanna jinx anything...*screams on the inside!!*
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Ugh I know...it's just a ticket there would cost me around $1000 and they're only promising around 100-200 bucks reimbursement...I still haven't decided what I will do.
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Does anyone know how badly it affects your chances if you cant attend the interview? I mean they say it doesnt, but i dont entirely believe that.
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I would just get a part time job or a "temporary" job (by which I mean those who won't mind the turnover, such as retail or office clerk) and just wait it out until you hear back. Once you know what your future plans will be, it's easier to make big decisions like moving away from home, etc. I feel like it'd be a waste of effort to move and secure a full time job if you may possibly just be moving off again in August/Sept in the case you get accepted.
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Well how much is a reasonable amount to spend? Like my ticket would be about 1k...
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Is it rude to ask if they are going to cover the interview travel expenses? Like flight/hotel? A POI asked me if I would be able to make a certain date but hasn't offered the official invite yet. For me, it would be doable, but only if the costs were reimbursed. Is that an okay response? Or is it typically assumed they will cover it?
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Can the person who got the U of Arkansas (experimental) interview PM me as well?
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I got rejected from UCLA social program too. Wah. Oh wells, kinda knew that one was a long shot.
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I kind of feel like since it's January...shiznit could get real. It's slowly starting to hit me that if I don't start hearing stuff within the next few weeks, my spirits would really go down. I know technically I could hear things in February, but January seems like the month (at least in my discipline) that all the serious offers start going out. At least interview wise or getting to the next stage of the application process. So I'm excited that it may be coming soon but scared every day that I don't hear anything...........SIGH.
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This is great! It may have been like a pre-interview? Sometimes POIs like to just chat before hand to get a sense of who you are and what you are interested in. Seems like it went well since she invited you to come visit. I'd prepare for that visit to maybe include a more formal interview. Congrats!!
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I feel like this year my statement is a lot more focused and the area I am going into seems like there's more potential than last year (tweaked it a little bit). I was only waitlisted at one school last year. I haven't heard anything this year so far. I am optimistic about the place I was waitlisted at because they do seem to like me and the POI didn't take in a new person last year (they were just override in terms of funding). I am volunteering in a lab that I also applied to and this has given me an invaluable relationship with the POI and she has said numerous times that she wants me in her lab and will "pull for me" when it comes to decision time. She even reviewed my SOP. I feel like I have a really good chance to get in there. I'm just paranoid some random obstacle will come and this almost sure thing will be slipped away from me. So I try to not assume anything about the situation. It's hard though, especially when I know it's such an amazing fit and I get along so well with the POI. SIGH. Fingers crossed. Plus this POI wrote LORs for me and my other school applications (including to some POIs who she knows) which may make my application a little better? So in general I feel a lot more hopeful, but also that added pressure makes failure that much more devastating. So I guess, I'm a lot more scared this year too. Also being out of school, I feel like I'm not getting as much done in terms of research this year, so I'm scared of the consequences of that should I not get in this year.
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I think this would depend on what you're more interested in researching. Education, musical characteristics/theory or cognition/perception. You can eventually interlude these in your research but you'll need to decide what discipline you're most truly interested in.
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I have interests in music cognition as well. I would advise taking a few basic psychology classes if you haven't already. Particularly a research methods class if you're able to, because it will give you a taste of how psychological research works. A lot of the music cognition work is happening in the cognitive area of psychology and some neuroscience angles as well. I don't know that I'd recommend a masters degree online because you want to use that time to network and do research in labs, to build up your experience. I would get a masters in general experimental psychology or if there are any cognitive focused experimental programs. You could also look into volunteering at labs as well, there are quite a few music cognitive based labs in California. It's a little difficult to fish out but I believe there are some professors that do research in this area that advise for masters students. But that's assuming you're willing to travel. Also, have you thought about educational psychology or a phd in music education? If you're more interested in music perception in general, then maybe that's not a good idea. However, if you're interested in methods and cognition of music learning, then music education may be a good route. You are able to do research and publish papers in that field as well.
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I had a professor chat with me and then proceed to dance crazily next to me. Mind you, this was a professor I JUST met and it was at a concert (at the conference). Probably one of the most hilarious things that's happened to me.
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I would just talk with graduate students in general about how they like working in the lab and the mentorship relationship they have with the PI. Generally you want to know how the lab members interact with each other, if it's a friendly environment, and from there I think you can insinuate if there's any tension. Talk to more than one lab member. I wouldn't be too worried about looks. I'm more concerned with the implications of good looking groups, such as "clique-y" behavior. Correlating cliques and good looks is very presumptuous, but it's something that comes to mind when scoping out potential labs.
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When I read your question in the context of this discussion it did not at all strike me as insensitive or naive. It is a valid question. If for some reason there were reasoning that would explain how your question was "wrong", then I would just assume faculty members would do their best to explain it. More specifically, address the question in a nonjudgmental, teaching manner. This is not an ethical issue, nor did you bring any of the sort up. The fact that "whomever" drew the discussion in that direction is extremely immature. I'm sorry that happened to you. I don't think you did anything wrong. Even if it were an ethical issue, it shouldn't be met in such defensive tones, especially in an academic setting. I've had experiences like that and it's incredibly frustrating. No one learns in that sort of environment.
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Oh my gosh ^THIS.
I had went through all the program requirements and set up things like transcripts, etc. And I looked back at one application (not due til Dec 31) and they changed it to require 2 transcripts!!! So now I have to send requests for all my transcripts again! Luckily, I think they will make it in time. They also upped their application fee last minute and I had budgeted already for all my apps a couple months ago. So frustrating! If that stuff isn't up by the start of the school year, it should not be required for this seasons application! GRR! Okay, rant done.
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I got similar responses from RA positions last year as well. I think besides just being an outstanding stellar cream of the crop applicant, connections are everything. I know that's how a lot of people got their RA/Lab Manager positions. So ask your professors if they know of any positions or just make word known that you're looking for something, so that when one of your connections do get word, they may be able to connect you two. Look into private research firms as well. They are not as abundant, but have paid positions available. Doing any kind of research work is good, especially if it's paid work. So that may mean working as a statistics analyst, project coordinator (in fields other than psych) or a skills trainer (great for clinical experience and it also usually involves data tracking/collecting). Volunteer positions are great also, but you will have to balance that with a job (assuming you need the income). But it still looks just as good on your CV, especially if you work with a helpful PI who allows you to take on some greater responsibilities.
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I think there's that allure of the student-teacher relationship for some people and that may make people feel some "tension" when with professors of the opposite sex. I can say that I have a comfortable relationship with one of my professors from undergrad. Sometimes I wonder why he pays so much attention to me (considering, I'm no longer a student in his department and only had one class with him). He's paid for coffee with me, we email/chat to catch up often, he's initiated many conversations. Now, I could take this all in a way that there may be something more going on, but I honestly think two people can just be genuinely interested in each other in a platonic fashion. I think we both consider each other interesting and enjoy our conversations. It's a great relationship, because I am able to ask for academic advice and it's like I'm just talking with a friend. He's also written me letters of recommendation, so there are benefits to having a professor know you so well and that wants to advocate for you.
Do note that, I didn't go out for coffee with him until I had graduated, because as a young male professor, I'm sure he is really wary of coming off in the wrong light. At first, I was kind of surprised at how friendly he was during our chats in his office or via email, yet when he saw me on campus he'd be very brief and detached, but I can understand why he might be concerned.
I have heard from a friend (who is in grad school, in the hard sciences) that there are professors who do prey on their young lab assistants. For example, there was one who promised funding and publications opportunities in exchange for salacious activities. Also, many professors do know the attention they get as the so-called "hot professors", and some do relish in it. Not saying they're all in bad intent, but just know that they often are aware of that.
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Only one more app to submit, and everything's done, just have to fill the form and mail it. I'm so relieved but so bored at the same time. I feel the need to do something other than check my email and gradcafe for result news. I'm going to try get a second part time job to fill up my time and also hang out with people I've neglected these past few months lol!
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This is round two for me as well. I thought it'd be so miserable, but I got over it. It helped that I moved home and being with my family makes me feel so much better. I can't imagine what I'd do if I don't get in this time. I want so desperately to move on with my life and make my family proud. I can't wait until Jan/Feb gets here. It also sucks because my student loans are starting to go into repayment and I'm only able to work part time right now. Ugh! I need that in-school deferment! LOL!
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Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't see anything wrong with this. Otherwise you're going to the conference only in the hopes you'd get to talk to them. Have you spoke to these POIs via email before applying? Especially if you've already made contact, just mention in an email to them that you'll be in attendance of this conference, and you're looking forward to their talk and introducing yourself. You have to be an advocate for yourself, and I don't think that's attention-whoring.
The "Please PM me your POI" Thread
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Whoever just posted the acceptance to uh manoa social psych, PM me!! Would love to chat with a potential future colleague!