Statistique

I see you mentioned UC Davis and I want to know that could you offer more information about the MS in stat program of this school especially in the graduate placement part. Thanks a lot!

Statistics PhD checking in. I'm not moving until August - but I'll definitely join the meetup group!

Going into the last week of March, I had not heard from UNC or UMich.  I emailed both saying, basically, "Sorry to bother you, but I'm writing to ask about my application.  I haven't heard anything yet, and I am assuming this means I'm waitlisted.  Can you confirm that for me?  And if so, is there any way I can visit in the next two weeks, so that I am in a position to make an informed decision if it comes down to the last minute?"
 
Both schools were very helpful and kind - they even both funded my trip, which was above and beyond I thought.  In addition to the "normal" visit, I also got grilled a bit on my background by the dept chair and the director of graduate studies at both places.  It felt a little interview-ish.  Long story short, I got into both.
 
Now, it's certainly possible that my visit had nothing to do with Michigan's decision and they just happened to get to me on the waitlist a few days later.  But I know for a fact that it made a difference at UNC, because they made me the offer on the spot at the end of the visit (which I ended up accepting; couldn't be happier).
 
I don't think this would work for everyone - I have a sort of weird profile, and I think answering their questions may have helped a lot.  However, I think showing enough enthusiasm/commitment to visit may have moved me up the list too; all else being equal, surely they want someone who's likely to accept the offer.
 
In conclusion:  I have no insider perspective, but I suspect that letting schools know you are interested is a good thing, especially closer to the deadline.

Going into the last week of March, I had not heard from UNC or UMich.  I emailed both saying, basically, "Sorry to bother you, but I'm writing to ask about my application.  I haven't heard anything yet, and I am assuming this means I'm waitlisted.  Can you confirm that for me?  And if so, is there any way I can visit in the next two weeks, so that I am in a position to make an informed decision if it comes down to the last minute?"
 
Both schools were very helpful and kind - they even both funded my trip, which was above and beyond I thought.  In addition to the "normal" visit, I also got grilled a bit on my background by the dept chair and the director of graduate studies at both places.  It felt a little interview-ish.  Long story short, I got into both.
 
Now, it's certainly possible that my visit had nothing to do with Michigan's decision and they just happened to get to me on the waitlist a few days later.  But I know for a fact that it made a difference at UNC, because they made me the offer on the spot at the end of the visit (which I ended up accepting; couldn't be happier).
 
I don't think this would work for everyone - I have a sort of weird profile, and I think answering their questions may have helped a lot.  However, I think showing enough enthusiasm/commitment to visit may have moved me up the list too; all else being equal, surely they want someone who's likely to accept the offer.
 
In conclusion:  I have no insider perspective, but I suspect that letting schools know you are interested is a good thing, especially closer to the deadline.

Going into the last week of March, I had not heard from UNC or UMich.  I emailed both saying, basically, "Sorry to bother you, but I'm writing to ask about my application.  I haven't heard anything yet, and I am assuming this means I'm waitlisted.  Can you confirm that for me?  And if so, is there any way I can visit in the next two weeks, so that I am in a position to make an informed decision if it comes down to the last minute?"
 
Both schools were very helpful and kind - they even both funded my trip, which was above and beyond I thought.  In addition to the "normal" visit, I also got grilled a bit on my background by the dept chair and the director of graduate studies at both places.  It felt a little interview-ish.  Long story short, I got into both.
 
Now, it's certainly possible that my visit had nothing to do with Michigan's decision and they just happened to get to me on the waitlist a few days later.  But I know for a fact that it made a difference at UNC, because they made me the offer on the spot at the end of the visit (which I ended up accepting; couldn't be happier).
 
I don't think this would work for everyone - I have a sort of weird profile, and I think answering their questions may have helped a lot.  However, I think showing enough enthusiasm/commitment to visit may have moved me up the list too; all else being equal, surely they want someone who's likely to accept the offer.
 
In conclusion:  I have no insider perspective, but I suspect that letting schools know you are interested is a good thing, especially closer to the deadline.

See if you can find a graduate student that is looking to sublet their place for the summer. That will give you the time to make more permanent arrangements.

of the marriage?