pourtant Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Yeah, I agree with a few other people and I think you should visit also. I visited Madison in December (before I was accepted) and I'm glad I did because they also did not offer money for a campus visit, although I have received a fellowship for the program. I'm glad I went because during my visit, it immediately became my top choice. I fell in love with the program and the city in a way that I couldn't have simply by reading about it and communicating with people electronically. I wonder if there is a way for you to get a cheaper ticket. Maybe you can name your own price on Priceline? I've had tremendous success with this for hotels and rental cars, but I've never tried for a flight. It might be worth investigating. @litjust, I don't know I read this read for this whole cycle and somehow missed that you decided on Madison! I feel like I haven't heard people talk about Wisconsin at all on these boards, but it *might* be my top choice. I'm heading out there for a visit in a couple weeks (unfortunately during spring break, but I mostly just want my partner to get a feel for the city). @wildviolet Did you decide to visit UW?
TexanLex Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Just popping my head in to say helloooooooo to everyone! It's been a while and it seems like people are disappearing due to the decision-making process lol. I'm closer to my decision, leaning 70% to Penn, 30% to Michigan. Just waiting on more GA-ship interviews (and hopefully OFFERS lol) before I make my final decision
Revo Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 Finished up my Michigan visit last week and was very impressed with their higher ed program. Headed out to Stanford's POLS and SUSE this weekend. FreedomInEducation 1
wildviolet Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 @wildviolet Did you decide to visit UW? Not yet... I'm going to decide whether to visit UW after I visit MSU... because I may not need to...
coaksole Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 Finished up my Michigan visit last week and was very impressed with their higher ed program. Headed out to Stanford's POLS and SUSE this weekend. Michigan's HE program is one of the best in the nation. Just check out their faculty. They got their names everywhere.
litjust Posted March 30, 2012 Author Posted March 30, 2012 Also, just a big thank you to litjust for creating this thread and getting us all through this cycle!! Aww, thanks!!
litjust Posted March 30, 2012 Author Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) @litjust, I don't know I read this read for this whole cycle and somehow missed that you decided on Madison! I feel like I haven't heard people talk about Wisconsin at all on these boards, but it *might* be my top choice. I'm heading out there for a visit in a couple weeks (unfortunately during spring break, but I mostly just want my partner to get a feel for the city). @wildviolet Did you decide to visit UW? Hey Pourtant!! We might be out there during the same time (I'll be there from 4/5 - 4/8). I'm going to try and find a place to live next year. I went in December and loved it! Edited March 30, 2012 by litjust
pourtant Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 Hey Pourtant!! We might be out there during the same time (I'll be there from 4/5 - 4/8). I'm going to try and find a place to live next year. I went in December and loved it! Yep, I'll be there that Friday/Saturday! I grew up in WI, so I'm pretty familiar with Madison, but I want to check out some of the neighborhoods recommended for grad students, since all I really know of the city is partying with undergrads. I've heard you need to start looking crazy early. Are you in Curriculum & Instruction?
Philomeides Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 Any thoughts on Tufts' secondary ed program? Also, talked to someone at Virginia's Curry School today. They should be sending out emails to applicants next week, in case anyone's still waiting to hear from them!
Revo Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 For those on the waitlists at Columbia and Vanderbilt for the Master's higher ed programs, I should be turning down my seats at those schools in the next couple of days ... and will probably turn down Harvard, too. Hope this frees up a spot for one of y'all. FreedomInEducation 1
fstni Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Anyone here applied to UIUC? Did they already send out all the offers? I am an international and applied to UIUC's educational psychology program. Still no news from them. Should I assume I've been rejected?
litjust Posted April 4, 2012 Author Posted April 4, 2012 Yep, I'll be there that Friday/Saturday! I grew up in WI, so I'm pretty familiar with Madison, but I want to check out some of the neighborhoods recommended for grad students, since all I really know of the city is partying with undergrads. I've heard you need to start looking crazy early. Are you in Curriculum & Instruction? Yes, I'm in C&I. Are you as well?
wildviolet Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Just wanted to give another big shout out to litjust for starting this thread. It's been a wild ride, and I'm thankful to have had some companions along the way. Best of luck to everyone! If you want to keep in touch professionally via LinkedIn, please PM me. It's not to early to start building our networks! Edited April 4, 2012 by wildviolet hitomimay and litjust 2
pourtant Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 Yes, I'm in C&I. Are you as well? Yep, just doing an M.S., for now, at least. Just wanted to give another big shout out to litjust for starting this thread. It's been a wild ride, and I'm thankful to have had some companions along the way. Best of luck to everyone! If you want to keep in touch professionally via LinkedIn, please PM me. It's not to early to start building our networks! Hear, hear! This has been so helpful and it really makes me feel like this is a welcoming, friendly field.
litjust Posted April 4, 2012 Author Posted April 4, 2012 Just wanted to give another big shout out to litjust for starting this thread. It's been a wild ride, and I'm thankful to have had some companions along the way. Best of luck to everyone! If you want to keep in touch professionally via LinkedIn, please PM me. It's not to early to start building our networks! Thanks, wildviolet! It definitely has been wonderful talking with all of you for the past few months. Whoa, I just realized it has nearly been half a year!!! I will send you a PM.
litjust Posted April 4, 2012 Author Posted April 4, 2012 Yep, just doing an M.S., for now, at least. I'm sure we'll work with each other at some point. So excited!!
PhDreams Posted April 5, 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 Yes! What a wonderful, welcoming, and supportive group! Thanks for your support and friendship. I couldn't have made it through this process without all of you. I wish all of you continued success and many blessings. <3
echolikebells Posted April 5, 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 I wish I'd found this board earlier. You all seem like a totally great and supportive group-- I could've used that! (In other news, I still don't know where to go and I don't know how to choose. Yuck.)
PhDreams Posted April 5, 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 I wish I'd found this board earlier. You all seem like a totally great and supportive group-- I could've used that! (In other news, I still don't know where to go and I don't know how to choose. Yuck.) I know you're really in a time crunch here, but have you gone to visit? Tbh that's what really made this decision a lot easier. I immediately connected to one program significantly more than the other.
echolikebells Posted April 5, 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 I know you're really in a time crunch here, but have you gone to visit? Tbh that's what really made this decision a lot easier. I immediately connected to one program significantly more than the other. I am going to visit Vanderbilt the weekend we have to tell them our decision, actually! haha And I currently attend the other institution as an undergrad student, so I'm very familiar with this area and atmosphere already, and somewhat familiar with the program and its instructors.
PhDreams Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 I am going to visit Vanderbilt the weekend we have to tell them our decision, actually! haha And I currently attend the other institution as an undergrad student, so I'm very familiar with this area and atmosphere already, and somewhat familiar with the program and its instructors. wow! Good luck! Hope you have a great visit and that it really clarifies things for you.
dm242 Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 So at the end of the day, oh and I have been away a while so I havent been able to get on here as much. Stanford Reject Madison Reject USC Reject PSU I never got word about money UCLA full tuition no stipend ASU MLF full tuition, stipend UGA Full tution, stipend Oregon never got word about funding So that is that.
sahara Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 Hello All, I've been following this thread for awhile, but haven't posted. I got into Penn, Columbia, UMass Amherst, and rejected from Harvard. I wanted to go to Penn, but can't afford it (even with their GA, it is still too pricey). I saw that Oxford was still accepting applications, so I applied there. Does anyone know about how their education programs compare? Also, all the programs I applied for were master's, but I am thinking to take another year and go straight for a PhD. Any suggestions for PhD apps from those who have been successful?
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