theGoodGhosts Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Potter445 said: Oh right, that makes sense! But how would I know who my supervisor is? ? Also out of curiosity, what made you reconsider the TAship? I was originally thinking of leaving my job, which would have given me time to TA. The whole COVID crisis convinced me I'd be dumb to quit a government, and work is letting me do part-time instead for the duration of school (which means I keep accruing years of service, and don't give up the 7.5 years I've racked up so far). It'll probably be more stressful than TAing, but it's also way more money than Carleton was offering me for a TAship. As for the supervisor... I really don't know. I'm guessing you'd have to get that info from the department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmf Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Received a conditional offer from NPSIA today! Was a bit of a wait, but there is light in the end of the "Review in Progress" tunnel. irnerd, theGoodGhosts and Hawkmoon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiSJG Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Video question for Munk is the bane of my existence. I keep fumbling near the end. Any tips for that part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnerd Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) On 5/14/2020 at 12:42 AM, theGoodGhosts said: I was originally thinking of leaving my job, which would have given me time to TA. The whole COVID crisis convinced me I'd be dumb to quit a government, and work is letting me do part-time instead for the duration of school (which means I keep accruing years of service, and don't give up the 7.5 years I've racked up so far). It'll probably be more stressful than TAing, but it's also way more money than Carleton was offering me for a TAship. As for the supervisor... I really don't know. I'm guessing you'd have to get that info from the department. i feel the same way as you...i also have a govt job, which i was ok with leaving just a few months ago when i thought i'd being moving to ottawa and would be studying full time/TA-ing under normal circumstances (i was also really looking forward to the co-op/internship opportunities in ncr). but the whole pandemic has made me very reluctant to give up a stable job. it's also great your workplace is also allowing you to reduce your hours, i personally don't have this option, although i'm hoping that part-time studies at npsia might be allowed (i've read its quite rare). Edited May 18, 2020 by irnerd theGoodGhosts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGoodGhosts Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 hour ago, irnerd said: i feel the same way as you...i also have a govt job, which i was ok with leaving just a few months ago when i thought i'd being moving to ottawa and would be studying full time/TA-ing under normal circumstances (i was also really looking forward to the co-op/internship opportunities in ncr). but the whole pandemic has made me very reluctant to give up a stable job. it's also great your workplace is also allowing you to reduce your hours, i personally don't have this option, although i'm hoping that part-time studies at npsia might be allowed (i've read its quite rare). The orientation powerpoint from 2018 (on page 24) says that you can only change from full- to part-time under "exceptional circumstances." I think there's an argument to be made that the present circumstances as "exceptional." Hawkmoon, irnerd and KW77 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnerd Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 5 hours ago, theGoodGhosts said: The orientation powerpoint from 2018 (on page 24) says that you can only change from full- to part-time under "exceptional circumstances." I think there's an argument to be made that the present circumstances as "exceptional." thanks for the link, im still mulling it over but might plead my case - especially if classes for 2020 remain online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IR_Fan Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 How many of you are still moving to Ottawa? I'm still going, as I'd like to be near campus in the event that courses are online and I need to meet with anybody or do things in person (if possible). Also hoping that I can still find a Co-op next summer in Ottawa. Anyone else thinking similarly? KW77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiSJG Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Submitted Munk, am anxious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkb Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 NPSIA here; “Review in progress by Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs“ stage now...it truly s been a loong wait theGoodGhosts, Hawkmoon and irnerd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkmoon Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 12:42 AM, theGoodGhosts said: I was originally thinking of leaving my job, which would have given me time to TA. The whole COVID crisis convinced me I'd be dumb to quit a government, and work is letting me do part-time instead for the duration of school (which means I keep accruing years of service, and don't give up the 7.5 years I've racked up so far). It'll probably be more stressful than TAing, but it's also way more money than Carleton was offering me for a TAship. As for the supervisor... I really don't know. I'm guessing you'd have to get that info from the department. Makes sense. I've only been working casual contracts with the Feds so I'll probably be looking at a TAship or part time as I doubt very much if I will get any OSAP grants or loans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter445 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Hey, has anyone received any updates from NPSIA? Like how to register and stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkmoon Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 14 hours ago, Potter445 said: Hey, has anyone received any updates from NPSIA? Like how to register and stuff? Nothing yet. From what I've read on forums, registration usually doesn't start until July but that schedule has probably been changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readingange Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Hi, I'm an undergrad wondering how funding works for these grad schools usually - is it random based on the strength of your personal statement? You can get some funding or none at all? May I also ask what is a good enough average to get into these schools especially programs like NPSIA? Is it normally based on a 4 point gpa scale? Are B gpa's ever accepted? Do schools really focus on last 2 years of school or 10 credits or cumulative more in your experience? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 19 hours ago, readingangel said: Hi, I'm an undergrad wondering how funding works for these grad schools usually - is it random based on the strength of your personal statement? You can get some funding or none at all? May I also ask what is a good enough average to get into these schools especially programs like NPSIA? Is it normally based on a 4 point gpa scale? Are B gpa's ever accepted? Do schools really focus on last 2 years of school or 10 credits or cumulative more in your experience? Thank you! Read the program website, all of your questions answers are on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_097 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 4:58 PM, Potter445 said: Hey, has anyone received any updates from NPSIA? Like how to register and stuff? NPSIA will be releasing the Fall timetable on 8 June (so you can see what time classes are at). I emailed and NPSIA confirmed all of its classes will be online, either synchronous or asynchronous (up to the instructor). Registration for courses opens on 3 July for new graduate students. Hawkmoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkb Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) Well this is it; just received an email (orientation package) from NPSIA saying the fall term ll be delivered entirely online...was so looking forward to meeting u guys this year ? hopefully things get better next year so we all can finally meet in person in classes! Edited May 29, 2020 by rkb Hawkmoon and ElleG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGoodGhosts Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 PSA for NPSIAns: If you go into Carleton Central, into "Build your Timetable/Registration", you can see what courses are on offer this fall by right clicking on the term drop-down menu, using "inspect element", and changing the "option value" from "202020" to "202030" (see the attached pics). You can also change that value to "202110" to see the classes on offer next winter. (Note, this isn't my trick... I found it here on the Carleton subreddit) ah_097 and Hawkmoon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkmoon Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, theGoodGhosts said: PSA for NPSIAns: If you go into Carleton Central, into "Build your Timetable/Registration", you can see what courses are on offer this fall by right clicking on the term drop-down menu, using "inspect element", and changing the "option value" from "202020" to "202030" (see the attached pics). You can also change that value to "202110" to see the classes on offer next winter. (Note, this isn't my trick... I found it here on the Carleton subreddit) Nice! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnerd Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 5/29/2020 at 4:10 PM, rkb said: Well this is it; just received an email (orientation package) from NPSIA saying the fall term ll be delivered entirely online...was so looking forward to meeting u guys this year ? hopefully things get better next year so we all can finally meet in person in classes! i got an email today about webinars for incoming students but never got the orientation package...feel like it's been pretty dead silent from NPSIA. and yeah - definitely such a shame although necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnerd Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 5/29/2020 at 12:42 PM, ah_097 said: NPSIA will be releasing the Fall timetable on 8 June (so you can see what time classes are at). I emailed and NPSIA confirmed all of its classes will be online, either synchronous or asynchronous (up to the instructor). Registration for courses opens on 3 July for new graduate students. do you know what the deal is for students still completing the econ requirement? it looks like in prior years you weren't allowed to formally register until you had satisfied all conditions in your offer, and in the meantime, you completed a form stating your course preferences and were reserved a spot in the meantime...curious if this is still the protocool? asking this as someone who definitely hasn't finished the econ requirement yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter445 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 22 hours ago, irnerd said: do you know what the deal is for students still completing the econ requirement? it looks like in prior years you weren't allowed to formally register until you had satisfied all conditions in your offer, and in the meantime, you completed a form stating your course preferences and were reserved a spot in the meantime...curious if this is still the protocool? asking this as someone who definitely hasn't finished the econ requirement yet! Hey, I haven't finished the econ requirements either-- doing them on athabasca right now. Do you know if we're still allowed to start courses before we've fulfilled those requirements? Because I don't see myself finishing them until at least mid September ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnerd Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Potter445 said: Hey, I haven't finished the econ requirements either-- doing them on athabasca right now. Do you know if we're still allowed to start courses before we've fulfilled those requirements? Because I don't see myself finishing them until at least mid September ? i've only just started as well, and since im working full time, i don't imagine ill be done until late september either. i know my offer said the courses must be completed by october 1, but i do agree - im not sure how this works with course registration and paying tuition. might be worth emailing and asking? Edited June 5, 2020 by irnerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnerd Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) i also remember receiving an email in april on how we'd get further info on registration, satisfying admission conditions and what to expect, but none of that information has been sent yet to my knowledge. although to be fair, i understand the university is still trying to figure out this shift to remote teaching Edited June 5, 2020 by irnerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter445 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 2 hours ago, irnerd said: i've only just started as well, and since im working full time, i don't imagine ill be done until late september either. i know my offer said the courses must be completed by october 1, but i do agree - im not sure how this works with course registration and paying tuition. might be worth emailing and asking? Yep I just emailed them Also, I did receive a NPSIA orientation package which included how to register! Did you check your cmail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnerd Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) On 6/5/2020 at 2:15 AM, Potter445 said: Yep I just emailed them Also, I did receive a NPSIA orientation package which included how to register! Did you check your cmail? i finally got the orientation package, glad to see there are more emails being sent out on a regular basis Edited June 7, 2020 by irnerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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