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Another thing is, do I apply for Sociology of Dispute Resolution? I want to do both, hence applying to both Sociology programs and George Mason for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. I don't think George Mason will let me in because they have the ultimate program. I'm caught between two acadmic fields; I'm having an identity crises. I'm caught between wanting to practice and wanting to hold on to being an academic. I love academia, but I also want to make a difference in this world. I think I'll wait until I hear from Northeastern before I make a move on Wayne State. Last year, Northeastern called people on Feb 22nd, so it shouldn't be too much longer. Plus, funding will have a lot to do with my choice. Here's hoping someone hears something good soon!

Wow! Thanks! I love the change! 8)

That previous post was me, if you couldn't tell. Sorry, I'm having trouble with the log in thing and once I do log in (I have to do it twice), it sometimes doesn't keep me logged in. Okay, so I pretty much filled in the Wayne State on-line application. One good thing is that my recommenders could post their recommendations on-line. One problem, though... I told them I wouldn't ask them to do anymore and I've said that twice before. I'm scared I will start to make them angry if I ask again. Should I just wait until I hear from Northeastern and other places before I jump on Wayne State? Should I just apply and go for it right now? Maybe I could ask someone else... I don't know. I don't think anyone I have now would be up to writing one for me. Plus, one of my recommenders isn't talking to me. I sent her a million e-mails and she won't respond. She's writing the letters, though; she just won't talk to me! I don't get it. I opened one of her letters from a place I ended up not applying to and it was wonderful. I guess I just send them to her and she does them. I will feel bad if I ask again....

If two schools have distinct M.A. and Ph.D. programs and you applied for the Ph.D. straight from a B.A. will they send you application to the M.A. program if you were not accepted for the Ph.D.?

How are you distracting yourselves from "the great wait?" I've been having a hard time getting my mind off of things and I need some tips. Reading and doing schoolwork doesn't help. Watching TV deosn't help because I have my laptop in front of me and I check my e-mail a million times a day. Three nights ago, I went and got a milkshake. Last night, I smoked a honey hookah and drank a pot of sage tea. It worked for a little bit. My boyfriend wants to go to a cafe tomorrow and get coffe/play chess. Last weekend, it worked for a bit, but the conversation went back to grad school worries. I just can't seem to keep my mind off of this... Any suggestions would be helpful!

The ONLY reason I did not apply to SUNY-Buffalo or SUNY-Albany is because of my GRE scors. They both seemed pretty strict on those things and I just decided that they wouldn't let me in. In a way, I regret my choice. If I had to do it again, I would have applied to: Brown, SUNY-Albany, SUNY-Buffalo, Northeastern, George Mason, UMSL, BU, and University of Indianapolis. If I don't get into Northeastern, BU, and George Mason, I might just go to undergrad another year and then apply to the programs listed. However, if I get into one of those three, I probably will go if I get some sort of funding. No word... still waiting... waiting... waiting... Speaking of University of Indianapolis, their deadline has not passed and you can apply on-line. It's an Applied Sociology program and, if I were you, I would e-mail them and see if you can specialize in one of your interests. I think an applied degree in Sociology is useful because you can work in Clinical Sociology or something of that sort with a M.A. degree OR go to graduate school. This is one of the programs I was thinking of for you yesterday. The other one doesn't have your interests and I thought they did, sorry. Cleveland State University also offers an M.A. in Sociology and their deadline isn't until July. They might have some funding left. Wayne State University also has funding and their deadline is July 1st. They have both the M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology. I've looked at their program for myself and it's not too bad. This is another option if I do not get into one of my programs. I will jump on the Dispute Resolution or Sociology program. I hope your t-shirt does bring you luck! If no one calls me by 4:00, I don't think they will call today. I also need to go check the mail. UGH! I have a friend who got into University of Cincinnati with a full-ride for her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice (they're #3 in the nation). That was one of her "reach" schools. I'm so happy for her! I hope her good luck runs off on me!

I would never wear a skirt to an interview, but that's just me. I would go with a pants suit (red undershirt). Think about it... more and more women are getting graduate degrees only to have kids and not use their degrees. I would show up to the interview looking non-feminine as possible. Plus, women are starting to outnumber men on college campuses. I know what I am saying may invoke anger, but it's true. You have to sell yourself to these people as someone who is very serious and will use their degree. To wear a skirt and be "lady like" isn't very academic. Wear a pant suit, go easy on the make-up, wear red as a power color, don't spend too much time on the hair; and make sure you stand up straight, look them in the eye, and give off the impression that this is the only thing you want in life. Men? Kids? You don't have time for such things! You are worth their investment! BEST OF LUCK!

Something odd... I started an application for SUNY Buffalo, but never finished it (and I sure as hell never submitted it). They sent me a letter today saying they recieved my application, but needed everything else. I thought this was quite strange. Some Master's programs do have funding. Let me cook dinner, then I will post up programs that have March 15th deadlines (and there's a good chance of funding). I have two on the top of my head!

You have impressive stats! If you don't get into a grad program, I would consider getting another major in Sociology and joining ASA. Plus, are there any schools that have a March 15th deadline where you could apply? Maybe you can round up your recommenders and hit another school or two. Hey, no problem. OSU is seen as better than it is at times. Do you really want to sit through classes the first year of grad school and do the exact same things as undergrads? This is what ends up happening to a lot of grad students. Plus, if you aren't insane about football, this isn't a good pick. Yesterday, I was walking across the quad and the local news was there interviewing students about next year's football team. It never ends! However, OSU does get a crazy amount of money, so it is easy to do research. Plus, there's always something going on around campus. It's also fun to heckle psycho Father Dan who screams at everyone and tells us how sinful we are. Every sunny day, without fail, he's out there screaming his lungs out. I actually notice it when he's NOT there. I hope you get into ND and IU. IU has a better reputation, but ND has some great funding. If ND hasn't rejected you yet, consider yourself in the running. They got rid of me pretty quick. Last year, they called students on Feb 22nd, so you should hear something soon. I worked under one of the top people in sociology of education when I was a TA at Wright State. I wish I would have taken advantage of that, but I left for OSU before I could take a class with her! My interests are mixed with Communication and International Relations. I'm interested in cultural conflict (esp in developing nations), how the media projects images of cultural conflict, and how ethnomethodology/ethnographic methods can be used to help solve problems of cultural conflict. Obviously issues of identity are major in this interest and I enjoy reading about identity issues. I also love sociological social psychology and I think Mead was a genius! I don't mind using SPSS and would like to explore research methods a little more. That's about it.. I'm not really into criminology, gender, or any of the usual (popular) topics.

Hey! I'm sorry to hear things aren't going so good for you. What are your stats, if you don't mind my asking? Mine are posted in the application section. Also, what areas are you interested in studying? I saw you were rejected from The Ohio State University. The truth is, you're not missing much. I wouldn't stay here if you paid me. Don't get me wrong, I love the university, but I'm not too crazy about the Sociology department (and neither are some graduate students). Plus, crime on campus has been insane as of late. I know someone who got robbed at knifepoint in the middle of the day in the middle of campus. I don't know what I'm going to do if I don't get accepted (and funded). I might just stay here, do a huge research project, and get a second major. I don't think I would want to work because there's not many places where I could get the experience I want. I'm not giving up hope yet. If Northeastern doesn't take me, I think I will be a little lost and hope for UMSL and George Mason to say "yes" (although I don't think George Mason will give me the time of day). I already know New School for Social Research is a long shot and it's hard to get funding. We will see...

I hope everyone hears somthing (good) soon! Good luck with your interview tomorrow, forensic! I am anxiously awaiting a reply from Northeastern's Sociology Department. Let me know what you think of the campus.

Here's a place to check-in and start chatting! I hope everything is going good for everyone. I got off to a rough start, but I'm still hopeful.

Oh man, I would love to be anyone who got accepted into an ivy Sociology Ph.D. program! CONGRATS to this person!

Universities: The Ohio State University (June 2005-June 2006); Wright State University (Sept 2003-March 2005); John Carroll University (Aug 1999-Nov 2001) GPA: 3.8 (4.00 major GPA); 3.67 at WSU Major: Sociology Minors: Communication and International Relations GRE: 440-Q, 480-V, 6.0-AW Extra: American Sociological Association Honors Program, Alpha Kappa Delta (international honor society for Sociologists), Golden Key International Honor Society, completed individual research (presented at ASA Honors Program), was a Teaching Assistant for Intro to Sociology Schools Applied: Missouri (Ph.D. Sociology)- Rejected Northeastern (M.A. Sociology)- Rejected Boston University (M.A. International Relations/International Communication)- Rejected New School for Social Research(M.A. Sociology)- Accepted, about $4,000 tuition waiver George Mason University (Ph.D. Conflict Analysis and Resolution)- Rejected University of Missouri-St. Louis (M.A. Sociology)- Accepted, tuition waiver, $7,000 assistantship award Long Island University (M.S. Social Sciences)- Accepted

Thank you!

I just thought I would start a thread about going crazy over this whole process. The other day, my phone rang and I didn't recognize the phone number. Of course, I got all excited. It was a wrong number from a steel company in Atlanta. Now, before this phone call I was doing fine with this whole thing... but just the thought someone could call me soon has me going crazy! I can't count how many times I refresh my e-mail box or check my phone to make sure I didn't miss a call! How is everyone else holding up? Who are you waiting for? I'm waiting for: Northeastern- M.A. Sociology Boston University- M.A. International Relations/International Communication New School for Social Research- M.A. Sociology George Mason University- Ph.D. Conflict Analysis and Resolution University of Missouri-St. Louis- M.A. Sociology Long Island University- M.S. Social Sciences

I took the GRE on Dec 15th and all the schools posted on my on-line form that they got them Jan 13th. Since the earliest deadline was Jan 15th, my GRE scores got there just in time.