Intaglio5 Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Where does LBJ sit amongst the other public policy schools? And do they have a good International Development program?
TTUjay Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Where does LBJ sit amongst the other public policy schools? And do they have a good International Development program? From what I've seen, it's at around 10...Check out this link: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=13056 Also, I don't think there's a specific ID program...There is, however, a "Development" specialization under the Global Policy Studies Program (which is a brand new program): http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/degreeprogram ... ations.php
sosh Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 congrats Jay -- that's awesome news! I haven't heard anything... here's hoping I learn one way or the other soon.
xcrazydave Posted February 21, 2008 Author Posted February 21, 2008 Congrats! Nothing on me either. I sent an email because my new email is not working though.. ugh. Man, I am happy for you, but feeling a little sick since I did not hear anything and I submitted my ap in September... I kinda had my doubts. Good job! Are you still considering Bush?
xcrazydave Posted February 21, 2008 Author Posted February 21, 2008 Also, did your status page change on the UT IED thing?
TTUjay Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 YES...the EID page did change. I checked it this morning and nothing. But almost immediately after I got the email, I looked again and where it said "we've received your credentials and they've been forwarded" (or whatever), that now said I'd been accepted. I really hope you guys get something soon... BTW dave, I am still considering Bush. I am attending the "interview conference" at the end of this month. I understand that 2 weeks after the conference I'll have a definite decision from them. I still like the focus on intelligence, etc. at Bush.
xcrazydave Posted February 21, 2008 Author Posted February 21, 2008 I sent an email to the admin person since I have had several conversations with her and she said not getting anything yet just means that she has not sent anything yet. She will send in short bursts from now until mid-March.
sosh Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 I sent an email to the admin person since I have had several conversations with her and she said not getting anything yet just means that she has not sent anything yet. She will send in short bursts from now until mid-March. That makes me feel a bit better. Thanks for the news.
canhardlywait Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Any idea why they are sending out the notification emails in batches? Is this because they're personalized or they're making ongoing decisions? This is torture knowing that emails have gone out and I still have nothing! Good luck everyone! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Off topic, but I second what someone else has already stated, and wonder if there is a way this discussion could be moved to the Government Affairs forum. Moderator?
xcrazydave Posted February 22, 2008 Author Posted February 22, 2008 Anything I would say is a guess. But an educated one. It seems they are on a rolling basis, but put the borderline ones to the end... kinda of a quasi waiting list. It is killing me as well. I only applied to LBJ (I am attending the TSU program right now), so it is a big deal to me... We will all know within a month.
canhardlywait Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 That makes a lot of sense. Assuming they are sending out emails on a rolling basis with 'back-up' applicants notified towards the end of the notification period, I'm guessing this would mean they won't notify people of rejections until the very end of the 'roll out' period. Ouch. I feel for you, crazydave. I have applied to 5 programs, and at least I can comfort myself with the fact I have five shots at it!
sosh Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 TTUjay -- did the accept e-mail mention anything about an admitted students weekend?
TTUjay Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 TTUjay -- did the accept e-mail mention anything about an admitted students weekend? Yes, there are two such days listed: March 6 and April 9. Hopefully, this means that the admissions decisions are somehow split into at least two large sections--after all, March 6 is coming rather quickly for out-of-staters to just up and go to Austin. Good luck to you guys.
xcrazydave Posted February 23, 2008 Author Posted February 23, 2008 Can I go ahead and say you suck? LOL.. Man, here is to hoping! And here is to telling kids not to mess up their freshman year! I would not be so nervous otherwise.
TTUjay Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 Just out of curiosity, did you guys apply anywhere else? Dave, I know that you're at TSU so I can imagine you're already quite close to Austin...but are there any other options? (Aside from staying at TSU) For me--as you can see from the diversity of my applied schools--I haven't locked myself into staying in Texas...then again, I'm not a Texan, but I can imagine your situation (for those of you who are)...I'm still staying positive for you all--it is after all what has gotten me to this point...
sosh Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 I only applied to LBJ and never really considered any place else, mostly because of my desired concentration. Plus went to undergrad at UT...
xcrazydave Posted February 24, 2008 Author Posted February 24, 2008 No, I applied to UT Polisci when I first came home from Iraq, which is much harder to get into and did not get in.. we moved to Austin and I started at TSU and found out about LBJ... my wife teaches near Austin and I work in Austin, so we are staying here for now... but I sure hope I get in... kind of my last attempt I guess.
TTUjay Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 So, like everyone on this thread made it in. I guess that makes sense...it seems only truly serious students are stressing out over getting into grad school...Congratulations to all of you guys.
Ideomotor Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Anyone still waiting on LBJ? I must be in the second rollout :wink: My degree is Electrical Engineering at A&M, low GPA - 2.8 - Upper level classes worse than general - but those classes don't matter for this program! I got A's on Political Science and History and Philosophy and Art and Writing ... I'm working for the Gov now and have a good essay and letters of recommendation and a 520/720 GRE. Only place I applied. *crosses fingers*
TTUjay Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Anyone still waiting on LBJ? I must be in the second rollout :wink: My degree is Electrical Engineering at A&M, low GPA - 2.8 - Upper level classes worse than general - but those classes don't matter for this program! I got A's on Political Science and History and Philosophy and Art and Writing ... I'm working for the Gov now and have a good essay and letters of recommendation and a 520/720 GRE. Only place I applied. *crosses fingers* Hey Ideomotor, I just went to the open house today and I was told, just as you said, that the second rollout has not happened yet. Just thought I'd let you know that there is still definitely hope. Not sure if you've been over there but it's a pretty decent set-up. Best of luck to you.
Ideomotor Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Wooo checked my email today, and I got in. Thank goodness, I was considering quitting my job and working at a music store.
TTUjay Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Wooo checked my email today, and I got in. Thank goodness, I was considering quitting my job and working at a music store. Congratulations!
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