I've noticed some schools offer consolation partially funded MA acceptance to PhD candidates they deny. Is that a common practice?
Also, I applied to UT, but now I feel that I should have applied to their dual MA in Slavic Studies/Public Affairs. I want to e-mail the director of the East European institute to ask her about applying to that program, but she is probably the person I would want to work with if I do get into the history program there. Should I just let it lie until I receive my official notice?
You guys are awesome, reading your insight the past few weeks has been extremely helpful!