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FertMigMort, this is a terrific thread! Where would I stand as an applicant to top-tier sociology programs in the US, if I have already completed two years of course work in one of the best sociology programs in Canda (at the best in class)? I have two MAs, one in Sociology and other in Political Science, both with distinction. Four years of research experience (with four publications by the end of year, and a number of research reports). I would be able to get recommendations from my current profs. My main issue with my current program is bad funding (which my profs realize), as well as changing research interest which would be better suited with an American sociology program.

Hi everyone, I am thinking of quitting a Canadian PhD program in sociolog and applying to US PhD program in soci. I am thinking about top US schools: Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Berkeley, etc. Recently, I am feeling very disatisfied with my program, even though it is one of the best in Canada. Moreover, as an international student, I am also struggling with my scholarship. It simply is not enough, so I am REALLY struggling financially. I decided to do GRE this year and apply to US school. But do you think me leaving my current program will raise red flags? After two years of coursework in my PhD program, I am the top student, with A+ average. I completed my BA with summa cum laude and my MA with distinction, both in the EU. I have 4 years of research experience, and have received numerous research grants while I was working in a think-tank (prior to pursuing PhD). I will also have 3 or 4 publications in edited volumes by the end of the year (by top academic publishers). I still haven't started working on my thesis. Currently, I am working on my comps. Sooooo, what do you think? I really want to move and work in the US. P.S. I am in my late 20s.

Help me decide. Does York offer a good PhD program? Does it have a good reputation (bot Canada and US)? My second option is Free University of Berlin. Thanks!