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  1. Noegenesis
    Using sources is not necessary. If you choose to use sources, cite using the APA format. You can approach this essay with (1) a personal approach, drawing from personal experiences, (2) an academic perspective, offering a cogent analysis of the social issue, drawing upon research literature to support your argument, or (3) a mixture of both.
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    I've looked into this, and in short, the answer is no. You can get a comparable master's education in the Canada/U.S. and then go for a fully-funded Ph.D. if you're still interested in studying at a "highly ranked" school, as you mentioned.
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    If the chances are so low, there certainly is more incentive to apply for Fall admissions, because the application process involves a lot of time and commitment, on your part and your recommenders, and having to go through this process twice, in the event that you fail the first time, is probably not the best use of your time. However, if you feel that you are the cream of the crop, in terms of your research experiences, publication record, and academic record, then sure, give it a shot.
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    If you didn't know this person particularly well, then it is not an ideal candidate for a recommendation. However, if you must, you should try your best to remind your professor of being in his or her class and any assignments or projects that made you stand out. Finally, ask if your professor would be willing to write a positive LOR -- a generic letter, as the previous reply mentioned, would not be helpful.
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    Endnotes don't count, typically.
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    This probably answers your own question. If you want a more definitive answer, your best bet is still your advisor (a face to face meeting should give you some clues), other professors at your department, especially those who have supervised master's theses in the past, and your institution's guidelines for writing a master's thesis (either a general guideline not restricted to a specific department or requirements from similar disciplines, e.g., psychology, sociology).
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    It depends on the requirements of your institution and the expectations of your advisor, who should have already relayed to you what he or she is expecting. Provided that you meet those requirements/expectations and have been soliciting feedback throughout the writing process, you should pass without a problem.
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    Almost there, good luck!
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    Welcome to the waiting game! ? No idea about interviews. Admissions websites are strangely silent on the subject.
  10. Noegenesis
    Ask if your professor is willing to write a LOR for you. Go to each school's admissions website and input your professor's email The schools will send forms for your professors to fill in his/her letter of recommendation Your professor can copy and paste the one letter s/he wrote for you into each school's online form. Hope this helps.
  11. Noegenesis
    It depends. Some institutions will calculate GPA using information from all of your transcripts; others may keep them separate.
  12. Noegenesis
    Such a long wait............. ?
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    CONGRATULATIONS!! ?
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    Wow, that's awesome!! When are you expecting to hear back?
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    Based on recent graduates' CVs, I'm guessing 2-3 in reputable journals would be considered pretty good. I'd imagine different schools would have different expectations, too.
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    It probably won't hurt your chances of working with the professor you listed, but it might hurt your chances of working with other professors. Although, depending on how admissions are decided, they may match you to a professor whose interests aligns with yours, regardless of what you put down on paper.
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    Hope all goes well!
  18. Noegenesis
    Your chances are excellent.
  19. Noegenesis
    Cost of living, salary upon graduation, current salary, living expenses...those are all factors that need to be considered.
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    I second this. I'll add that perhaps you and your partner can sit down and weigh the pros and cons of both options and come to a decision with the greatest benefit.
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    It's hard to say how damaging the error is. Someone might be offended; another might understand how busy applicants are and ignore it completely. That said, in my opinion it's most likely only as egregious as a typo, and thus I wouldn't contact the admissions office to correct it.
  22. Noegenesis
    You won't know until you apply. Your GPA is solid, but you may want to consider retaking the GRE to be more competitive. Tuition aid depends on what schools you are applying to. Some schools cover your full tuition; others cover only partial tuition. Check the school websites for more information.
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    A master's will certainly help your application. I would just add that there are tons of resources for learning statistics/data analysis online (Coursera, EdX, Datacamp, etc.), but you cannot gain research experience online. Thus, finding a graduate degree that would add to your CVs "research experiences" and tie to your PhD research interests should be your foremost priority. Hope this helps!
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    If there is space for explaining your circumstances, do so succinctly. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry too much, because there's nothing else you can do.
  25. Noegenesis
    You've basically answered your own question. Short-term research positions are hard to find. However, if you have connections, then you might get lucky. My advice would be to contact your previous professors/advisors/mentors to see if they are aware of any short-term research opportunities.
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