KayCee Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Hi Friends, I didn't see a thread that was specifically for Canadian PhD applicants, so I figured I would start one! I've applied to U of T, York, Guelph, and McMaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thanks for starting this @KayCee I applied to 7 US schools and 1 Canadian school (Western). KayCee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayCee Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) My cat made me hit enter before I was done... Edited January 20, 2021 by KayCee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayCee Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 38 minutes ago, polisci_gal said: Thanks for starting this @KayCee I applied to 7 US schools and 1 Canadian school (Western). Western is awesome! I wanted to apply there as well, but they were a bit outside of my commuting zone. I'd have loved to try some of the US schools, but price of tuition as an international student + having to relocate my family was a huge barrier for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, KayCee said: Western is awesome! I wanted to apply there as well, but they were a bit outside of my commuting zone. I'd have loved to try some of the US schools, but price of tuition as an international student + having to relocate my family was a huge barrier for me. I'm definitely enthusiastic about Western - they've got amazing faculty. I understand that relocating your family to the US would be difficult for sure - however, most of the US programs are fully funded and come with healthcare plans which makes going to the states a really attractive option for PhD programs! Thats actually the reason I applied to mainly US schools and only 1 Canadian! Edit- to give some context, I did my bachelors in Canada and my masters in the US. Edited January 20, 2021 by polisci_gal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayCee Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, polisci_gal said: I'm definitely enthusiastic about Western - they've got amazing faculty. I understand that relocating your family to the US would be difficult for sure - however, most of the US programs are fully funded and come with healthcare plans which makes going to the states a really attractive option for PhD programs! Thats actually the reason I applied to mainly US schools and only 1 Canadian! Edit- to give some context, I did my bachelors in Canada and my masters in the US. That is fair! It sounds like an awesome adventure, that is for sure. I can't wait for updates (US updates too!) polisci_gal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanyeo Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Most of my schools are US PhD programs but I applied to Concordia as well in Montréal. KayCee and polisci_gal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusat94 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I am an international student. I've applied to York, Toronto, Victoria, Western, Alberta, Guelph, Queens, Mcmaster, Carleton and Simon Fraser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayCee Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 13 hours ago, Pusat94 said: I am an international student. I've applied to York, Toronto, Victoria, Western, Alberta, Guelph, Queens, Mcmaster, Carleton and Simon Fraser. I have friends who applied at Alberta and Queens, but I don't think they are on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 15 hours ago, Pusat94 said: I am an international student. I've applied to York, Toronto, Victoria, Western, Alberta, Guelph, Queens, Mcmaster, Carleton and Simon Fraser. Nice. Whats your subfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusat94 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, polisci_gal said: Nice. Whats your subfield? Political Theory and Comparative Politics. What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Pusat94 said: Political Theory and Comparative Politics. What about you? Nice. Comparative / Canadian Politics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayCee Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, polisci_gal said: Nice. Comparative / Canadian Politics 1 hour ago, Pusat94 said: Political Theory and Comparative Politics. What about you? Oh fun! I'm kinda all over for subfields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Hi everyone! Have you received any results from Canada yet? I'm starting to get nervous. ? becalmbekindbesafe and Taaya 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mikel said: Hi everyone! Have you received any results from Canada yet? I'm starting to get nervous. ? Nothing yet, granted I only applied to 1 Canadian school. I'm expecting to hear back sometime this month though....I hope....lol Taaya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpretivist Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Was accepted to McGill last week (just an informal e-mail from the graduate coordinator with the portal being updated shortly after, no formal letter yet or anything) but since then haven't heard from any of the other Canadian places I've applied – like @polisci_galmy guess is that they should come this month, probably closer to the end? Taaya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, polisci_gal said: Nothing yet, granted I only applied to 1 Canadian school. I'm expecting to hear back sometime this month though....I hope....lol Haha, same! Let's keep our fingers crossed. 1 hour ago, Interpretivist said: Was accepted to McGill last week (just an informal e-mail from the graduate coordinator with the portal being updated shortly after, no formal letter yet or anything) but since then haven't heard from any of the other Canadian places I've applied – like @polisci_galmy guess is that they should come this month, probably closer to the end? Congrats on the acceptance, that's great news! And you're most likely right. I just can't stop checking my email and application portals. Well, it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusat94 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Mikel said: Hi everyone! Have you received any results from Canada yet? I'm starting to get nervous. ? Hi. Which universities did you apply to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taaya Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hi everyone Has any one heard back from University of Toronto (PhD applicants)? Last year, early admissions decisions were released around this time. It is the only University i applied to in Canada beside other applications to U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 20 hours ago, Pusat94 said: Hi. Which universities did you apply to? I actually applied only to York. I'm an international applicant outside North America, and I didn't want to move to a new continent for PhD programs that aren't absolutely perfect fits, so I didn't apply anywhere else. I'm interested in York because I'm very much into critical political economy (and critical theory as well). However, I know that York admits just a couple international students per cycle, so I know the competition is very tough. What made you apply to York, if you don't mind me asking? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusat94 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I see. There is a professor at York University who studies on forced migration and I have been in contact with her. Mikel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saina92 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Hi everyone, Has anyone heard back from the University of Ottawa, Victoria, UBC, McGill, and Concordia? When do Canadian schools usually release the results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 45 minutes ago, Saina92 said: Hi everyone, Has anyone heard back from the University of Ottawa, Victoria, UBC, McGill, and Concordia? When do Canadian schools usually release the results? Hi! @Interpretivist said that he was admitted to McGill last week. I suppose we will start hearing from other programs (hopefully) next week, though it's hard to say whether the pandemic is going to cause some delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saina92 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mikel said: Hi! @Interpretivist said that he was admitted to McGill last week. I suppose we will start hearing from other programs (hopefully) next week, though it's hard to say whether the pandemic is going to cause some delay. Thank you Mikel I hope all of us will hear soon. This year is a tough challenging year I guess. Mikel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanyeo Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 22 minutes ago, Saina92 said: Thank you Mikel I hope all of us will hear soon. This year is a tough challenging year I guess. I only applied to Concordia btw but their deadline is Feb 1 so I don't expect to hear back until March or April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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