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south korea, full. accepted! found out march 27.

full/south korea/recommended

Hi there. Coming from a background of Ethnic Studies as an undergrad, I too was very concerned about this. From what I can tell, almost all of the top ranked, more established programs are very strong in quantitative research methods. That's not to say, however, that they don't put an emphasis on qualitative research -- they do. It's just that from what I can see, more of the higher ranked programs have older, more statistics based faculty members, whereas more of the mid-to-high tier programs tend take a more progressive approach to sociology. This often times involves faculty who rely more on qualitative or mixed methods research. I had this dilemma when I had to choose between a higher ranked, more quantitative research based program (Indiana) versus and slightly lesser ranked, more diverse program (Minnesota). What I didn't realize at the time of applying was how much the rank of the programs affects your chances of employment after graduating (a considerable amount, btw). In the end, I went with the program I was more comfortable with. It also didn't hurt that they offered me more money.

I will attend the University of Minnesota. Deciding Factors: faculty, location, funding.

Just declined my offer. I hope you're the next off the waiting list!

The Funding package was a little more than $14,000/yr for 4 years. That amount does not include summers. The student fees + health insurance were ~$900 a semester, so ~$1800 for the regular school year. I was also offered a one time fellowship of $1000. Hope that helps.

finally got an email linking to my rejection letter. took them long enough!!

Also, one professor I was talking to asked how much schools were awarding me for stipends. When I gave her the figures she was utterly shocked, saying that she was given the same amount, if not more, when she attended graduate school over 15 years ago. :cry:

Am I blind or is University of Minnesota not on that list?

Anyone visit the department yet? If so, how did it go? Anyone plan on visiting soon?

I declined admission today so hopefully it opens up a slot for someone on the wait list. Maybe it'll be you!

I've been to two campus visits so far and nearly all the grad students and faculty members I spoke with asked me this question. I was also asked the question during a phone interview. At first, I was slightly taken aback. I kept thinking, "should I be telling them this? What could they possibly do with this information?" But after being asked so many times, I figured it was just common practice. Now if anyone asks, I just list the schools without any hesitation. Ofcourse, I always tell the person that his/her school is one of my top choices. :wink:

So, I just received this e-mail from SUNY Albany on my phone while I was out grocery shopping. I briefly skimmed it and came to the conclusion that I was on a wait list. But after coming home and re-evaluating the e-mail, I'm not so sure anymore. Anyone else receive this e-mail? Can someone interpret this for me? "Dear xxxxxxx, The Graduate Admissions Committee has finished completing our review of applicant files, and we were very impressed with your application. Unfortunately, due to the current budget situation facing the University at Albany, we were forced to dramatically reduce the number of assistantships we can offer this year. We have placed you in the top group of our waiting list for funding. We should have more information after March 27, and we hope to be able to be in touch shortly thereafter with more information about your application status. I am sorry not to be able to provide more definitive information to you. In an ordinary year, we would most certainly have offered you a full tuition scholarship and assistantship with stipend. We are still hopeful that we will be able to do so this year, but in the meantime I think it is only fair that we be fully transparent about our situation and your status."

I have had nothing but trouble with my application for that program. At first, they said I was missing my application fee, which I paid on the day I turned my application in. They sent me 3 letters, all to my permanent address and not my current address, and it took weeks to get it resolved. Then I get a letter a week ago (again to my permanent address) saying that they were missing one of my transcripts, which makes no sense because I personally mailed all transcripts in one large envelope. UGH.

Hey Sparkle. I was the one who posted the UConn acceptance. In my haste, I mistakenly wrote that UConn was offering 5 years of funding. After re-reading the letter, it seems like they are only willing to offer me guaranteed funding for my first year. I am not sure and will have to e-mail them about that. Anyway, it came via e-mail on the the 5th. They mentioned that they had students on a wait list so they'd appreciate a quick response. Hope that helps.