mox
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I got an email I am wait listed and should know after April 15th. I emailed them and told them I don't need funding and am even willing to TA without any funding or enter UCSB at the M.A / some type of probationary level to prove I deserve a spot (already have an M.A) but I am willing to do whatever, so hopefully that helps me. I want UCSB so damn bad.
come to think of it I sound like a desperate high schooler looking for a date before prom =P
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Thanks everyone! I actually called and both UCSB and UMASS said they have not made all decisions but they should be out within 10 days.
UCSB told me my file had been reviewed a month earlier but no decision had been made yet...is this a wait list or something? I figure they would have denied me right off the bat. I want UCSB bad !
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I hope I am actually 'waiting' and not already dead in the water. Anyone else waiting or know whats up with these schools?
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USC sent denials via email today.
Canned and junky yet expected.
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waiting on UCR Umass UCSB and Hawaii (actually top choice because I wanna live in Hawaii =P )
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I will probably live my life as usual, square my application up and apply again next year. In addition its doubtful anything in my life will really change. Ill still be getting drunk on Fridays and having a good time. Its not like these adcoms can diagnose you with cancer, make your child ill or take away anything of much real importance. Deep breaths it'll be ok.
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Umass People
I talked to them today and they are NOT done with decisions, they are still working their way through the pile so all hope isn't lost.
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Ouch..denied at Washington State today..this doesn't led me to believe I am gonna get in anywhere. Sucky.
If anyone is wondering I called and they told me via phone.
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UCriverside and UMass-Amherst
The people who have heard from them do you know if all decisions have been made? I applied to both and havent heard anything yet, hoping it isnt a bad sign =(
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Yea I want Hawaii simply to live there for a few years. They offer housing and if they accept my tuition waiver I would be there over any of the other schools I applied to =P
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Just a bit of info. I contacted the following schools and these were the dates they gave me
UCSB - early march
USC - early to mid march
UCR - April
Uof Hawii- early march
UMass Amherst -> late march early april
Washington State -> mid march
Little old me would kill for USC and I know most of you big shots are looking for UChicago etc, sorry I cant help there;)
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No I didnt get that letter. I talked to the office lady and she said march/april decisions should be out. They did call me about 3 weeks ago and asked me to fill out an optional like financial aid form. I havent heard anything from anywhere else yet.
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All apps are political science ph.d
USC ---waiting
UCSB---waiting
UCR---waiting
Washington State---waiting
UMASS-Amherst---waiting
Uof Hawaii --- waiting
and it continues....
anyone heard back from any of these schools yet?
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The reason this board is dead is you simply cant get answers to ANYTHING, its pretty sad how it becomes some other topic. I would suggest college confidential or the likes for better answers to your questions.
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I am at a Catholic Uni for grad school and love it. I am not religous at all but still enjoy the architecture and general feel of the school. In grad school you arnet going to have mandatory religion courses ETC that you might dislike, so I say it doesnt matter.
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Excuse my ignorance, but is that figure including tuition/fees, or not?
I'll be getting about 15 k as a TA at UCSD, and I'm wondering just how much more it's gonna cost me to live! (guess i should've gone into the sciences instead!)
Also, other than Hillcrest, are there any liberal/progressive neighborhoods I should look at?
Thanks![/quote/]
Jodequa,
For my girl a mollecular bio Ph.D she received full tuition funding (free ride) and 29k a year in pay, I figure the bio guy at ucsd got the same thing. As far as other progressive and artys towns Ocean Beach is pretty nice.
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CGU is on my short list of Ph.D programs, what program are you in?
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Hi mox,
I m planning to accept a 26K/yr offer ar UCSD Biology Grad. I think it should suffice, do you?
If they give you cheaper housing that would help. My girl is in a bio program at another UC she receives 29-30k (29,800 I think), pays 500 a month for UC housing and it still runs a bit tight in southern california.
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i dont know much about where you're coming to london from, but when i went to LSE from the US, i found everything chaotic. utterly chaotic. lse is situated at the heart of central london and im telling you friend housing is expensive. there are a number of lse "halls" spread throughout the city and getting into them is extremely difficult. i would encourage you to start early if you'd like to opt form one of these. do research each one of them as the costs, as well as distance to the school etc quite remarkably. worst thing about lse neighborhood - and please i dont mean to scare you off but i had an absolute shock - is that it doesn't have a "campus" feel to it. but whatever people have different tastes and it is a university in the middle of one of the greatest cities so a small cost i guess. other than that it's amazing. walking distance from covent garden, two tube stops and a number of other convenient bus routes. i know people who commute as much as an hour and half each way to come to school so your options for housing are fairly varied and quite naturally the costs go down as far away you go....
this was a bit of a ramble, but if you ahve specific questions, post them im sure people will follow up..
all the best..
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I am actually in La Jolla California so i figure its going to be a change if I get in. I had a few more specific questions such as is the area safe? what is housing for you average shared apartment in US Dollars such as a one bedroom, a studio or shared one bedroom etc. Do you know how early I apply for on "campus" housing as thats my first choice. Thanks
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Is there any "easier" program to get into out of the three? I hear IR was toughest with PS and Gov following. Any truth to this? any information is appreciated......I am willing to take the path of least resistance to attend LSE...I am a loser I know.
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I am interested in pursing a Ph.D at LSE in IR. I would appreciate if anyone had any info on the school layout, surrunding area and jsut any general info on housing etc. The more the better, thanks!
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Biking
Commuting is possible as long as you live "west of the 5" as UCSD is west of the 5, UTC is where msot people live which is about 3 miles farther and east of the 5, however the condos "west of the 5" are very clsoe and bkiking is very easy and I did it as an undergrad. The following ar elisted by their proximity to UCSD. Also west of the 5 condos are walking distance to the La Jolla Viallage Square which has ralphs, traders joes, ticket master and a ton of small shops and markets.
West of The 5 - rent on my one bedroom is 1,500 ( I actually bought mine so its a mortage but rent is similar)
Archstone La Jolla
Villa Tuscana La Jolla
Villa La jolla Condos
East of The 5
Nobel Court
VErano La Jolla
Costa Verde Apartments - most live here here.
Side note; A very convient 7am to 11pm ucsd bus runs to all these places from ucsd and back.
Food
trader Joes and another health store (natures choice?)are located in La Jolla Village square which is right next to UCSD and the west of the 5 condos, features food, bars like rock bottom and el torito and shopping etc), their are some in La Jolla but biking to thsoe areas is a bit tough, UCSD does have a farmers market every week and co-ops located on campus (word is they are being shut down though)
Living Expenses
1,700 is enough with a roomate, however living in La Jolla is very expensive 92037 is an expensive area code, across the freeway in UTC rent is a bit cheaper but still youre looking at 1,3oo for rent on a one bedroom.
Social
Unless youre going to UCSD as it offers something amazing...it plain sucks. I hate to complain but the social life is non existent and the kdis are mal-adjusted...however that said if youre outgoing there are many awesome things to do in SD....these saying might give you a hint on social life "9 out of 10 chicks in sd are hot, the 10th goes to ucsd." and " i love SD to bad I hate UCSD" are thigns kids say a ton, to the point its made its way into urban dictionarys and stuff.
- sorry for the spelling and grammar I am rushing to work =P
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I did my undergrad at UCSD and am fairly familiar with the social and academic scenes at SDSU and USD if you have an questions fire away.
Anyone waiting on UCR UCSB or Umass-Amherst?
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Would anyone recommend sending them updated transcripts/writting sample while on the wait list? I was thinking of emailing unofficial grades to the committee as I went from a 3.5 to 3.7 and finished my masters comp exam paper.
I don't want to be to pushy but I don't want to come across as unconcerned about this as I really want to go to UCSB.