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criticalontology

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  1. dispositif, For what it's worth, I was declined admission from the MA in SCS in 2010 (and yet, I come back for more at the doctoral level?). I was talking to Zeus Leonardo a few months ago, and he mentioned that SCS generally accepts very few M.A.'s... to the extent that he thought they may not have taken any that year. Probably isn't too comforting, but I thought it might be nice to know that it's not like they're taking 15 a year and you were left out in the cold. c.o.
  2. So, it is my understanding that most (if not all) fellowships have been allotted. If you were not notified, it is likely you were not awarded a fellowship. There may be some other funding still available, but it is apparently quite competitive, and likely to go to people already in the program, not first years. I've not received any official information about funding -- this is all through a POI in the program I was admitted to. I'm banking on being SOL, but you never know. c.o.
  3. Wildviolet, Congratulations. I was accepted in Cultural Studies in Ed. at UT awhile ago and there was about a two week lag between the acceptance from the graduate school, and communication from the department directly. In that email, there was no mention of a funding offer, and I have been led to believe there is no official visit/recruitment weekend at the moment. I have no idea what accounts for the minimal communication. Every school/department is different. If anybody else, however, has heard about funding (particularly in CSE) I'd love to hear... c.o.
  4. yoteach, Not that I've been to the mailbox today, but I've not heard anything yet. There is a thread called 'UC Schools' that has info on all the UC's, you might look through there as well. Take care, c.o.
  5. Hitomimay, I think Andsowego's point raises an important factor in your decision. Two other things (at least) seem pertinent: The first is, USC accepted you at the doctoral level, while Stanford didn't. That Stanford deferred you doesn't necessarily say anything about how they feel about your potential. After all, they're a ridiculously competitive institution. However, it seems to me that an acceptance from a still highly- ranked institution should count for something. Additionally, if I recall correctly, USC interviewed you several (?) times and seems pretty intent on bringing you in. I'm convinced that being wanted at this level is actually quite valuable... Second, USC has apparently offered you a pretty good financial package. I can't speak to Stanford's Masters program, but do you anticipate funding from them? I'm all for getting paid to learn... Ultimately, I don't think I have enough information about your situation/goals to give you really good advice, but given what I do know -- and if I was in a similar situation -- I would go to the place that seems to really dig me. I can't speak to the issue of value of institution name, but a free doctorate sure isn't a bad thing to have... If USC would support you at the doctoral level, it seems you would come out a better job candidate (again, presuming you're not aiming for academia -- if you are, I say full Ph.D. steam ahead!) because of experience (and a higher level degree), not because of 14 spots on a not unimportant, but still rather arbitrary (and always subject to change) ranking. Good luck with your decision. c.o.
  6. edstudent, Wish I had information for you, but I imagine we are in the same boat. It is still a bit early for them I think. I've gotten the impression they often run a week or two behind a lot of other prominent R1 Schools of Ed. Either that or we're both rejected. c.o.
  7. Andsowego, It's in Atlanta in 2013. c.o.
  8. dispositif, I noticed that as well. I've applied to the Ph.D. in SCS. I've not heard anything at all about SCS meeting, or anyone else hearing info. I emailed with Zeus Leonardo two days ago (not about anything admissions related), and he did not mention anything, so who knows... Good luck. c.o.
  9. sshopeful, You may be interested in checking out the Education, Equity, and Cultural Diversity (EECD) program at the University of Colorado Boulder. http://www.colorado.edu/education/prospective/eecdphd.html I am a student in another department there, and don't know a ton about the EECD department, but as far as I have gathered it is a well-regarded program, and moreover, it sounds like your research would fit in very well there. However, it is a small school of ed. and a very small department, so they don't take many students. As for your competitiveness as an application, I obviously cannot speak for the department, but I would imagine that your experience and the projects you've worked on (and your thesis) would balance concerns about your GPA (although neither GPA you mentioned is going to keep you out of many programs...). It seems like you have more reason to be confident than you may realize. Good luck. c.o.
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