Admissions Fall 2012

[bauhaus]

So,

When do you think this soup opera gonna start?

[edost]

It's my first (and hopefully last) year applying, so all this is from what I've read on this forum and from programs' websites: I'm guessing most of the craziness will start in mid-February, with very few admissions decisions coming in late January.

[ILYuna]

I already got an acceptance (Jan. 31 -- rather early, I know). Does anyone know when will the financial aid letter typically arrive? And how to know what is a competitive offer?

[kaykaykay]

the competitiveness of the offer will depend on: 1. the cost of living in the area (which you can easily look up on the internet), 2. your other offers. Apart from the stipend or RAship TAship you should always ask about the situation of summer money, research money and dissertation year fellowships.