ihatedecisions Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, e2e4 said: If eligible, I would recommend taking advantage of GRE fee reduction program. This opens up a number of fee waivers. Affiliation with some programs that promote diversity open up waivers, but not all programs are included. Most top schools are happy to offer fee waivers if candidate shows demonstrated need / hardship. Apply for these early. I'd like to put Stanford on blast as an exception, as they have a particularly distressing system of selectively applying program waivers after candidate jumps through a number of hoops. I find this gatekeeping abhorrent. Georgetown's is also particularly troublesome. As you go lower in rank, it seems these waivers are harder to come by, but still worth the ask. In my mind, this very high barrier to entry runs counter to missions of diversity and inclusion. As if there wasn't already enough inequality and exploitation in higher ed I am an interntional and no wavers really apply to me, so I ended up sinking an insane amount of money in this whole process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needanoffersobad Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 37 minutes ago, ihatedecisions said: I am an interntional and no wavers really apply to me, so I ended up sinking an insane amount of money in this whole process same here. Plus as English is not my native language, I took several GRE tests to get a good verbal score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatedecisions Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, needanoffersobad said: same here. Plus as English is not my native language, I took several GRE tests to get a good verbal score same here lol. Also had to take GRE multiple times but because my quant was trash (not that it helped to boost it lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwar Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, e2e4 said: Most top schools are happy to offer fee waivers if candidate shows demonstrated need / hardship. This is great advice! I also want to point out that the Big 10 has a Fee waiver program for their schools (and Chicago). This applies to graduates from their school. You’ll have to go through their system and apply to each schools fee waiver separately. Some are easier to get then others. I’m not sure if this is a uniquely Big 10 thing, or if other sports conferences have something similar, but it’s worth a shot to check! Edited February 5, 2020 by Dwar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muharrembb Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Congratulations to everyone who have been admitted to political science department. For those who are like me waiting to hear from universities: Don't lose your hope! Up until now, I have heard from two universities: Pitt and UC-Merced. Because of POI, I am more interested in to go to UC Merced. In their list, I am waitlisted. I know maybe it is too early for you to make a decision, but can you please inform the university that you are not interested if you have a better offer. I have applied totally 11 universities. So far: 0a/0r/2w/9p. I hope everyone will get acceptance from their dream schools. Vivlovelife28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decisions1234 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 4 hours ago, niceward said: Just curious... Anyone else applying to CUNY, Rutgers, JHU, Brandeis, or Brown? I've yet to hear from any of them. All theory subfield. I applied to JHU, Brandeis, and Brown. Theory as well. Nothing yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinal35 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 What is everyone's top 3 schools that you applied for and really want to get accepted into? Mine are: 1. Michigan 2. UNC-Chapel Hill 3. Ohio State (accepted) GabriellaG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabriellaG Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, cardinal35 said: What is everyone's top 3 schools that you applied for and really want to get accepted into? Mine are: 1. Michigan 2. UNC-Chapel Hill 3. Ohio State (accepted) Mine are: 1. CU Boulder 2. George Mason 3. U Denver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Kyo Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 8 hours ago, niceward said: Just curious... Anyone else applying to CUNY, Rutgers, JHU, Brandeis, or Brown? I've yet to hear from any of them. All theory subfield. I also applied for Rutgers (CP subfield). They usually inform around late Feb. niceward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPepperGuy Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 8 hours ago, niceward said: Just curious... Anyone else applying to CUNY, Rutgers, JHU, Brandeis, or Brown? I've yet to hear from any of them. All theory subfield. I applied to Brown! CP subfield. Anxious to hear back from them haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwar Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, GabriellaG said: Mine are: 1. CU Boulder 2. George Mason 3. U Denver! Did you apply to the Korbel school at DU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauxgranite Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Anyone apply to UChicago? I think I opted in their application not to be considered for their MA programs if I'm denied PhD admission but I'm unsure whether or not I did now and I can't find an application proof on their portal. Wondering if I should contact them to request that I be considered, wait until after their decisions come out before reaching out, or just submit a new application since their MA priority deadlines were January 4th but their final deadlines are April 30th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richelieu Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, fauxgranite said: Anyone apply to UChicago? I think I opted in their application not to be considered for their MA programs if I'm denied PhD admission but I'm unsure whether or not I did now and I can't find an application proof on their portal. Wondering if I should contact them to request that I be considered, wait until after their decisions come out before reaching out, or just submit a new application since their MA priority deadlines were January 4th but their final deadlines are April 30th. I believe reaching out to them to ask if they can modify your application and put this additional request would be wiser since for the new MA application, you'll need new recommendation letters, have to pay the application fee and write a new SOP etc. Just call them and ask if it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richelieu Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 9 hours ago, niceward said: Just curious... Anyone else applying to CUNY, Rutgers, JHU, Brandeis, or Brown? I've yet to hear from any of them. All theory subfield. I applied to Brandeis but already I am settling up for a program I got admitted to, so most likely will not even accept their offer if admitted. Good luck to those who get to study there though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauxgranite Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, kemalgider said: I believe reaching out to them to ask if they can modify your application and put this additional request would be wiser since for the new MA application, you'll need new recommendation letters, have to pay the application fee and write a new SOP etc. Just call them and ask if it's possible. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll reach out to them to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabriellaG Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 26 minutes ago, Dwar said: Did you apply to the Korbel school at DU? I did :)! Did you as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwar Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, GabriellaG said: I did :)! Did you as well? I did not, But i do know that its an amazing school! The Korbel program is one of the best ones in the country. It out performs some of its rival schools in DC. I hope you get in!!! Edited February 5, 2020 by Dwar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gradschool2020!!! Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Anyone claiming the Columbia acceptance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pol22222 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Isnt it too early for columbia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauxgranite Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, Pol22222 said: Isnt it too early for columbia? I think Columbia usually releases mid to late February. A rejection just went up too though. Pol22222 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabriellaG Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 42 minutes ago, Dwar said: I did not, But i do know that its an amazing school! The Korbel program is one of the best ones in the country. It out performs some of its rival schools in DC. I hope you get in!!! Thanks so much! I had heard that as well. It's supposed to really be incredible and the admissions staff are really helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoliSciGuy00 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Woa! Anyone claiming Columbia? I know we've seen some Columbia trolls this cycle. My portal is still unchanged.. Pol22222 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning123 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Does anyone have news on MIT? Judging by previous years we could expect to hear news this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romcomulus Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Dwar said: I did not, But i do know that its an amazing school! The Korbel program is one of the best ones in the country. It out performs some of its rival schools in DC. I hope you get in!!! I visited there this summer before applying. It’s an absolutely gorgeous campus and the department is run very well. I’ve heard they only accept 3-4 PhD students a year though. GabriellaG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloth_girl Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 49 minutes ago, Mr_Spock2018 said: Woa! Anyone claiming Columbia? I know we've seen some Columbia trolls this cycle. My portal is still unchanged.. I haven't seen anything either -- could be a troll or just an earlier admit. Also, huge congrats to @Dwar on the acceptance! Dwar, PoliSciGuy00 and niceward 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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