brent09

American / Methods. Does Vandy essentially require an interview for admission?

^ Not going to be worried about Stanford. I know I'll get in. Kidding. Didn't apply. Though I am wondering if I should be nervous when people start posting "interview". I haven't heard from Vandy, but a couple of people are being contacted for interviews. Bad sign?

There is obviously a co-authored pub in our future.

Amen. Need a time machine. Now.

If it makes you feel any better, I'm a second timer as well First applications were in 2009 for admission F2010. Having the experience of applying before helps -- with everything but the anxiety. Still have 9 out, still on the slow slide toward insanity. Hope the rest of the letters come soon!

It is official. E-mail coming from Barry Burden (DGS). Full info on funding + recruitment weekend coming later. Congrats, RWBG!

I think Madison posted decisions on MyUW. "Your program has recommended you for admission. The Graduate School will be reviewing your file. Please refer to this page for updates."

^ftw

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it.

How detrimental is a poor undergraduate GPA for an applying? I attended a top-10 undergraduate institution, slacked off for a few years, and came out with a 3.3 GPA. My final year was better (~3.6) but still not stellar. GREs are solid (700+, 5.5). I'm currently in a top-50 program PhD and doing well (4.0). Quantitative classes have gone well, research record is good, working on a couple of co-authored pubs. Unfortunately the program just is not a great fit. Assuming I applied across a range of schools (a few in the top-10, top-25, top-40) that would fit my interests better, how detrimental would by UG GPA be? And should I take a MS from my current program, or should I 'transfer' without the degree? (I would be looking to transfer in the fall of my 2nd year, matriculate after I completed my 2nd year). Thanks in advance!