BrownSugar Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, polisci_gal said: Random, but does anyone actually know the likelihood (%) of getting accepted into a PhD program? Ive tried to google this and most things come up around 4-10% change of getting admitted. Maybe this is fake lol. But I'm just wondering. Also - do we know what the *average* intake of PhD students (in the poli sci dept) will be this year at any given uni? I'm under the impression its like 8-12? 3 minutes ago, StarkDark1 said: But COVID has seen a huge spike in applications... not to mention tight budgets. So there's no telling this year, although it looks much more competitive than usual. It really is pointless to speculate the figures for this year. It’s completely unprecedented so we really can’t draw any solid inferences even using data from previous years. For instance, Georgetown’s rate has allegedly dropped to 1% (according to the information received by a poster on here). icemanyeo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, BrownSugar said: It really is pointless to speculate the figures for this year. It’s completely unprecedented so we really can’t draw any solid inferences even using data from previous years. For instance, Georgetown’s rate has allegedly dropped to 1% (according to the information received by a poster on here). True say. But holy 1%!!?!?? wow lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Scientist Malfrost Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, icemanyeo said: I wonder how many schools will switch back to requiring the GRE after this cycle, given so many of them were able to admit people without solely relying on it upfront (my assumption for GRE-optional schools). I hope the GRE stays optional or outright gets axed from admissions. There is little proof that standardized testing is a good indication of success in grad school and it's well know that it's biased against PoC who have neither the time nor funds to prepare for it as well as middle to upper class whites. BrownSugar, civallday, NotaDoctorShh and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, icemanyeo said: I wonder how many schools will switch back to requiring the GRE after this cycle, given so many of them were able to admit people without relying on it upfront (my assumption for GRE-optional schools). I'm wondering this too!!!! I feel like a lot of people wouldn't have submitted scores this year unless they were super confident in them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownSugar Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, Mad Scientist Malfrost said: I hope the GRE stays optional or outright gets axed from admissions. There is little proof that standardized testing is a good indication of success in grad school and it's well know that it's biased against PoC who have neither the time nor funds to prepare for it as well as middle to upper class whites. Wholeheartedly agree. If anything, this cycle should show admissions committees that the GRE is of little, if any, value. gradpumpkin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggylan Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Anyone still waiting for UCI? little hope but hear nothing until now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, BrownSugar said: Wholeheartedly agree. If anything, this cycle should show admissions committees that the GRE is of little, if any, value. Yup, agree with this too. And its also another [unnecessary] cost + stressor for applicants.... Edited February 8, 2021 by polisci_gal mmads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarkDark1 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Another day ends. Congrats to everyone who received acceptances! Edited February 8, 2021 by StarkDark1 nivy25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habermas Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Did anyone get waitlisted at Michigan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Scientist Malfrost Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, StarkDark1 said: If Foucault were alive today, he'd probably write a book on the GRE as a type of disciplinary power. ? That's a good take and I like it a lot lol Well it's going on 6 PM EST which means I won't be hearing anything more today most likely. Congrats to all the various admits to different schools! Glad so many people got good news today. I'll be trying to take some of my own advice and attempt to not let this Emory rejection get me down too much! Tomorrow is another day! Habermas, poliscihopeful2021 and kmccorm327 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanyeo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Mad Scientist Malfrost said: Well it's going on 6 PM EST which means I won't be hearing anything more today most likely. Congrats to all the various admits to different schools! Glad so many people got good news today. I'll be trying to take some of my own advice and attempt to not let this Emory rejection get me down too much! Tomorrow is another day! If you have to grieve the rejection just let it all out and move on -- feels pretty liberating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest789 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Habermas said: Did anyone get waitlisted at Michigan? I haven't heard from Michigan yet. Have you received a rejection letter or are you just assuming? Edited February 8, 2021 by timeseries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmccorm327 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I know that everyone has complained about this a ton of times, but I also just wish schools would release their rejections on the same day as all their acceptances. Even if it's way later in the day. For example, for Duke, I've noticed in the past that sometimes their rejections come at least a week after their acceptances. If you already know who is going to be waitlisted or accepted, and already also know who is going to be rejected. Just reject us poor souls that are just sitting on our hands! FingersCrossed2021 and icedlatte00 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivy25 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Habermas said: Did anyone get waitlisted at Michigan? Are we thinking all Michigan results came out today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habermas Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, timeseries said: I haven't heard from Michigan yet. Have you received a rejection letter yet, or are you just assuming? Assuming given the volume of acceptances in the forum and that it was a mass email from DGS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanyeo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, nivy25 said: Are we thinking all Michigan results came out today? At least for acceptances, that's what I'm thinking. Given that some have already claimed here and not everyone who gets an offer is on Grad Cafe, the ones claiming it here might be what we get from a yield of 8-10 people. Edited February 8, 2021 by icemanyeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, icemanyeo said: not everyone who gets an offer are on Grad Cafe I always forget about this Edited February 8, 2021 by polisci_gal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivy25 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, icemanyeo said: At least for acceptances, that's what I'm thinking. Given that some have already claimed here and not everyone who gets an offer is on Grad Cafe, the ones claiming it here might be what we get from a yield of 8-10 people. Damn. This sucks. Looks like I have to count that as a reject too then cause I haven't heard about being accepted today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownSugar Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Congratulations to everyone who got happy news today!! To those who haven’t and are still waiting, just remember it’s not over until the very last decision comes in. So please don’t lose all of your hope and positivity. Just keep carrying on with your lives as normally as you can until the cycle is over! It’ll definitely help with your well-being. gradpumpkin, kmccorm327 and plus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habermas Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, kmccorm327 said: I know that everyone has complained about this a ton of times, but I also just wish schools would release their rejections on the same day as all their acceptances. Even if it's way later in the day. For example, for Duke, I've noticed in the past that sometimes their rejections come at least a week after their acceptances. If you already know who is going to be waitlisted or accepted, and already also know who is going to be rejected. Just reject us poor souls that are just sitting on our hands! I'm starting to think we should have a thread documenting ways in which the process could be improved--even it ends up just preaching to the choir, there is catharsis in documentation. This cycle especially raises new questions about the burden the process places on applicants, such as whether collecting application fees for a 1/3 cohort is fair. icemanyeo and Crossed_fingers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted-account Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I GOT INTO UCHICAGO!!!!!!!!!! Polisci-PhD, Barry B. Benson, Sad Politics and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_sulganni Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 26 minutes ago, icemanyeo said: I wonder how many schools will switch back to requiring the GRE after this cycle, given so many of them were able to admit people without relying on it upfront (my assumption for GRE-optional schools). While I really hope that it remains optional or even completely hacked out, I doubt that will happen. Chances are it will be reinstated as a way of curbing the spike in the number of applicants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanyeo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, Habermas said: I'm starting to think we should have a thread documenting ways in which the process could be improved--even it ends up just preaching to the choir, there is catharsis in documentation. This cycle especially raises new questions about the burden the process places on applicants, such as whether collecting application fees for a 1/3 cohort is fair. I've been thinking about this. I would probably not have applied to a couple places if I knew they were taking say 8 people instead of their usual 15-20. (and unfortunately I submitted my applications as soon as I had them done once portals opened so I could focus on MA coursework) BrownSugar and Habermas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanyeo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, jimmyb898 said: I GOT INTO UCHICAGO!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! Was it a personalized email or a DGS email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habermas Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, jimmyb898 said: I GOT INTO UCHICAGO!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!! How were you contacted? deleted-account 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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