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It seems like this depends on the department. I asked some current students, and even within my department, some professors/students leave for a large part of the break, and some come in during the break (except for the Christmas/New Years week) and expect you to work as well. Guess we'll find out soon -- but I'm already planning a trip somewhere warm during the break too!
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Critique of SoP Drafts
-hermes- replied to missmend's topic in Statement of Purpose, Personal History, Diversity
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Think of it this way -- once you get into a graduate program, it'll be behind you. You can excel in the grad program and then that'll be what anyone cares about going forward. For now, focus on making the jump to graduate school. You need a succinct story that explains your initial failures and highlights the fact that it's in your past and you have done good work since then.
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How does NYU-SCPS evaluate candidates for Public Relations?
-hermes- replied to GatorLB's topic in Applications
I'd look up the profiles of current students in the program to get a sense of what the admissions committee looks for. However, know that SCPS is often considered kind of separate from NYU, in that it's viewed as being much easier to get into and not a discerning school. -
Sure! I've heard bad things about Cornell's on campus housing from current students, which is why I didn't apply there. It's crazy how fast and early apartments seem to go there!
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No, I would much rather get a place off campus. On campus housing is never a good option from my knowledge/experience. Hoping to look online this weekend for places! You?
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Opinions and suggestions on reapplication for 2016.
-hermes- replied to Mechanician2015's topic in Applications
I would cover all bases possible -- reach out to faculty in advance, apply to a wider range of schools, and get new recommenders. LORs are really important and I think not having professors as references could have been a major weakness in your application. -
Very Confused: Rescinding Non-funding offer for Funded Offer?
-hermes- replied to quandry1028's topic in 2010-2015 Archive
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Hi everyone -- I'm heading to Cornell too! I'm definitely a little concerned about hunting for housing long distance. Is anyone going to Ithaca to check out places in person?
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Very Confused: Rescinding Non-funding offer for Funded Offer?
-hermes- replied to quandry1028's topic in 2010-2015 Archive
I cannot fathom someone making this non-issue into such a big deal. Like everyone else in this thread I feel inclined to encourage OP to choose school B, but this has to be a troll. -
NCSU CRDM PhD Funding
-hermes- replied to cannedheat's topic in Communication and Public Relation Forum
I'm sorry to hear that. A friend of mine was in exactly the same position and deferred her offer by a year while also applying to other programs. The second time around, she got full funding from the same program. Applying a second time isn't pleasant, but extremely common -- and hopefully it'll be easier because you're already familiar with the process. Good luck! -
Berkeley Mathematics vs. Stanford Statistics
-hermes- replied to babana's topic in Decisions, Decisions
Congrats! And you never know, you might be able to collaborate with that professor in the future even if you're at Stanford. -
Attention Public Policy/Affairs PhDs & Applicants!
-hermes- replied to PolyWonk's topic in Government Affairs Forum
I don't know about joint PhDs, but yes, I think their public policy PhD decisions are out. Though it seems they have a wait list (given that they want to know by April 1). Which track did you apply for? -
Attention Public Policy/Affairs PhDs & Applicants!
-hermes- replied to PolyWonk's topic in Government Affairs Forum
CMU Heinz wants a decision by April 1 for their PhD -
Attention Public Policy/Affairs PhDs & Applicants!
-hermes- replied to PolyWonk's topic in Government Affairs Forum
Oh whoops, you're right! It's odd that there's barely any activity on gradcafe about Heinz's PhD program -- or actually about public policy PhDs in general. :/ -
Hey! I'm also considering Heinz but wasn't able to make it to the recruitment weekend. Did you attend? It'd be great to talk things through / weight options with another prospective student!
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Good luck!! Apparently their decisions have to go through the graduate school, which sometimes delays the process quite a lot.
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Attention Public Policy/Affairs PhDs & Applicants!
-hermes- replied to PolyWonk's topic in Government Affairs Forum
I agree about CMU being confusing! I got into the Heinz public policy PhD program a couple of weeks ago too. Are you attending the recruitment visit next week?