rakman Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 I am waiting to hear from CU-Boulder MA Geography program. Does anyone know what is going on? Totally anxious!
encephalization Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 According to the boards: University of Colorado - Boulder, Geography Masters (F11) Accepted via E-mail on 19 Feb 2011 TAship. So I think they have started sending out results (over 2 weeks ago it seems).
rakman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 According to the boards: University of Colorado - Boulder, Geography Masters (F11) Accepted via E-mail on 19 Feb 2011 TAship. So I think they have started sending out results (over 2 weeks ago it seems). Thanks Encephalization! Does that mean I am rejected or does it mean its just the first wave of acceptance letters?
Gunner24 Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Can't know for sure unless you ask, but it probably means that they've sent offers to the first round of acceptances. They department may still be figuring out funding...I know another large state school in Colorado had delays with state funding so it had to wait later than usual to figure out admits/funding. Hope this helps.
rakman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for the words of encouragement. I think I should settle down but I'm trying to find out if I got accepted or not while I'm in Kazakhstan.
encephalization Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 The results on the board from last year indicates that they had some sort of rolling admissions. Also, if you are international, that may always play in. Other than that I can not help you. I wish you good luck though. Have you applied elsewhere?
Phaska Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 hmm.. I am waiting for the official PhD response from Boulder. I have been in touch with the professor I want to work with though, and she has informally said I am accepted (hooray!). But she also said that the department is transferring to a new reviewing system and its been a mess this year, and definitely delaying the whole process... so cross your fingers.
rakman Posted March 6, 2011 Author Posted March 6, 2011 Congradulations on the informal "yes". I have been given no such guarantee. I hear that funding is low, and admissions and competition are really high. Luckily I have two backups that I could gladly accept. I am waiting to hear from Oregon. I notice that someone has been contacted by phone. Do you know if this is common?
Phaska Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 Congradulations on the informal "yes". I have been given no such guarantee. I hear that funding is low, and admissions and competition are really high. Luckily I have two backups that I could gladly accept. I am waiting to hear from Oregon. I notice that someone has been contacted by phone. Do you know if this is common? @rakman - I just spoke with the prof at Boulder today and she said they have made all their decisions and are finalizing TA assignments now, and we should all hear from them in a week or so. So almost there! And yes, she confirmed funding is low, there are not enough TA-ships to go around, but if I dont get one there is always alternative funding if you can get a bridge til the big grants arrive... I don't know anything about phone contacts though. Did you apply to work with specific prof at Boulder? Good thing you have those backups!
PHGeo Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 hmm.. I am waiting for the official PhD response from Boulder. I have been in touch with the professor I want to work with though, and she has informally said I am accepted (hooray!). But she also said that the department is transferring to a new reviewing system and its been a mess this year, and definitely delaying the whole process... so cross your fingers. If you don't mind sharing, which professor did you choose to work with at CU Geography?
Phaska Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I am visiting CU-Boulder on the 27-29. Anyone else going to be there?
PHGeo Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 I am visiting CU-Boulder on the 27-29. Anyone else going to be there? I've accepted a position with Dr. Root. I live in Florida and cannot afford to take a trip to Boulder (out of pocket). After you visit, I would love to chat with you about your experience. Let me know if you would be willing to have a private phone or chat session with me. Best of luck on your visit!
Phaska Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 re: PHGeo - I'd be happy to do so. Likewise, if there's anything if you want me to keep my eyes open for on my trip, let me know. Email me at phadams at gmail dot com. I've accepted a position with Dr. Root. I live in Florida and cannot afford to take a trip to Boulder (out of pocket). After you visit, I would love to chat with you about your experience. Let me know if you would be willing to have a private phone or chat session with me. Best of luck on your visit!
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