THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 48 minutes ago, purplepineapple said: Same to you! My top choice is probably Cornell, but that is of course a long shot. I have no clue how many students will be admitted. I also applied to Cornell, but my first choice is USC. However, I applied on priority deadline (11/01) and made some mistakes in my application ? (I don't even know why I applied on priority deadline as it's not for funding purposes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.M Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, THenri said: I did not sign up for any of these programs ? did you only apply for these programs? Yes. But I think is hard to get in. Because all of them are competitive and admitted only few people. Other programs didn't fit with my interests and we have to be realistic about our choices. Since we are not American, so we have to choose the schools which there is more chance for International students. Most of good universities, firstly, accept fewer students, and secondly, they are more selective among American students or those who studied in the United States. In most cases, students who studied outside the United States will either be rejected or offered another master's degree if they apply for a doctorate at a good university. THenri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.M Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, THenri said: I did not sign up for any of these programs ? did you only apply for these programs? I hope you will get admitted to your first choice Edited January 5, 2022 by A.M THenri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, A.M said: Yes. But I think is hard to get in. Because all of them are competitive and admitted only few people. Other programs didn't fit with my interests and we have to be realistic about our choices. Since we are not American, so we have to choose the schools which there is more chance for International students. Most of good universities, firstly, accept fewer students, and secondly, they are more selective among American students or those who studied in the United States. In most cases, students who studied outside the United States will either be rejected or offered another master's degree if they apply for a doctorate at a good university. Hmmm, got it. I applied to 15 programs. Hopefully ate least one will accept me. I am from Brazil, which I believe makes things even more complicated as I need 100% funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, A.M said: Yes. Other programs didn't fit with my interests and we have to be realistic about our choices. Since we are not American, so we have to choose schools which there is more chance for International students. Most good universities, firstly, accept fewer students, and secondly, they are more selective among American students or those who studied in the United States. In most cases, students who studied outside the United States will either be rejected or offered another master's degree if they apply for a doctorate at a good university. I researched universities that have Brazilian students or that clearly show interest in working with international/Latin students Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.M Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, THenri said: Hmmm, got it. I applied to 15 programs. Hopefully ate least one will accept me. I am from Brazil, which I believe makes things even more complicated as I need 100% funding. Did you get your master in Brazil or U.S? Any prior contacts with professors? Did you get any positive answers from professors at these schools? Edited January 5, 2022 by A.M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, A.M said: Did you get your master in Brazil or U.S? Any prior contacts with professors? Did you get any positive answers from professors at these schools? I got it in Brazil. I contacted professors from some universities, not all of them (some universities asked students Not to contact faculty.) I had great feedbacks from most part of them. Did some zoom meetings, was really nice. Unfortunately, I know many friends that are doing PhD in US in comm field that did not contact faculty and got in, while some friends that contacted, did not get in. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplepineapple Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 29 minutes ago, THenri said: I also applied to Cornell, but my first choice is USC. However, I applied on priority deadline (11/01) and made some mistakes in my application ? (I don't even know why I applied on priority deadline as it's not for funding purposes) USC is also a top choice for me, but I don’t want to get my hopes up. I also did priority deadline even though I don’t think it makes any difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, purplepineapple said: USC is also a top choice for me, but I don’t want to get my hopes up. I also did priority deadline even though I don’t think it makes any difference Yeah, I don’t think I will get into USC. My research fits soooo perfectly there, and I love LA. Yeah, I don’t think it makes any difference. But, who knows? I regret not having sent my application within the normal deadline because then I wouldn't have made the small mistakes I made. Did you contact any faculty there? Which schools are u applying to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplepineapple Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 29 minutes ago, THenri said: Yeah, I don’t think I will get into USC. My research fits soooo perfectly there, and I love LA. Yeah, I don’t think it makes any difference. But, who knows? I regret not having sent my application within the normal deadline because then I wouldn't have made the small mistakes I made. Did you contact any faculty there? Which schools are u applying to? I did have a good connection with one faculty member but I’m not sure if it will be enough. I applied to USC, UCSB, UPenn, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Indiana, Penn State, Ohio State, Cornell and Stanford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 33 minutes ago, purplepineapple said: I did have a good connection with one faculty member but I’m not sure if it will be enough. I applied to USC, UCSB, UPenn, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Indiana, Penn State, Ohio State, Cornell and Stanford. In fact, this whole process is very obscure. In other threads, I saw people who contacted professors and did interviews that were not accepted. You are applying to great schools. We have some overlap, like USC, UCSB, Cornell and UPenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplepineapple Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 29 minutes ago, THenri said: In fact, this whole process is very obscure. In other threads, I saw people who contacted professors and did interviews that were not accepted. You are applying to great schools. We have some overlap, like USC, UCSB, Cornell and UPenn. Agree, although thankfully it seems that most programs don’t interview. Same to you, then! I have received 1 acceptance (Ohio) so I am feeling better about everything. At least I have 1 option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, purplepineapple said: Agree, although thankfully it seems that most programs don’t interview. Same to you, then! I have received 1 acceptance (Ohio) so I am feeling better about everything. At least I have 1 option. Owwww, Congrats!!! Happy for you. What are your research interests ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplepineapple Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 43 minutes ago, THenri said: Owwww, Congrats!!! Happy for you. What are your research interests ? Thank you Mainly AI ethics & health comm, how about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, purplepineapple said: Thank you Mainly AI ethics & health comm, how about you? Mainly media studies, gender studies and fandom studies! That’s why my top choice is USC ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluis Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 hours ago, purplepineapple said: I did have a good connection with one faculty member but I’m not sure if it will be enough. I applied to USC, UCSB, UPenn, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Indiana, Penn State, Ohio State, Cornell and Stanford. Oh we both applied to Stanford and UPenn. Dope. THenri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluis Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 12 hours ago, THenri said: You will be accepted, stay positive!!!!! Ha. Thanks! 12 hours ago, THenri said: Has anyone heard anything from the Northwestern MTS program? Someone posted an interview invitation today for another Phd program from the communication department. Nope, nothing yet. THenri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplepineapple Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 11 minutes ago, THenri said: Mainly media studies, gender studies and fandom studies! That’s why my top choice is USC ? You got this!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, aluis said: Ha. Thanks! Nope, nothing yet. Tkss! I think these programs have nothing to do with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplepineapple Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, aluis said: Oh we both applied to Stanford and UPenn. Dope. Good luck!! I’m expecting rejections but had to try aluis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, purplepineapple said: You got this!!!! Expecting a miracle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disleah Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) Hi all, I applied for USC (Comm), UCSD (Comm), UCI (Informatics), and a couple of other programs. My research interests are social media, media ethics, and technology. I am waiting for THE emails. Although the results are expected to be revealed in Feb, I couldn't help to reload the 'results page' here in Gradcafe twenty times a day. LOL. Edited January 7, 2022 by disleah THenri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THenri Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 36 minutes ago, disleah said: Hi all, I applied for USC (Comm), UCSD (Comm), and UCI (Informatics), and a couple of other programs. My research interests are social media, media ethics, and technology. I am waiting for THE emails. Although the results are expected to be revealed in Feb, I couldn't help to reload the 'results page' here in Gradcafe twenty times a day. LOL. We are in the same boat lol I am checking my email every hour. I also applied to UCSD and USC (and UCSB and UC Davis ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disleah Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, THenri said: We are in the same boat lol I am checking my email every hour. I also applied to UCSD and USC (and UCSB and UC Davis ?) Sounds like you really like California. lol. Here is good! Every good weather and environment. I am an international applicant but living in California. THenri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluis Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 3:19 PM, purplepineapple said: Good luck!! I’m expecting rejections but had to try Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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