teamind Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) Yup- waiting on Rutgers here as well. it's kind of maddening still waiting to hear back from several schools at this point. Edited March 13, 2013 by peassss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoliSwede Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I considered Rutgers, but it didn't make my final cut. Considering how long you guys have to wait, I'm happy about that. I hope you all receive good news soon from them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptureonfire Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I know this is a debate thats been brought up a couple times but was wondering if anyone wanted to weigh in again. Since we've all been told to go to the highest ranked school, go where best fit, and not to do a PhD unfunded, how do we square those three maxims with one another? In my case I'm weighing a fully funded offer from a school ranked near 75 with so-so placements but a great fit that has been trying to woo me vs. an unfunded offer from a school ranked near 50 with very good placements for its ranking and a good but not great fit that has put no effort into wooing me. After emailing the DGS it is possible but not likely that I will eventually get funding at the second school. Any thoughts on this? Are there any good reasons to forego the funding and fit for the ranking and placements at this tier of schools? My thoughts? I'd probably take the #75 school. The jump between 75 and 50 is not so huge, and I really wouldn't suggest going into debt for a school that isn't top-top ranked. Even with top ranked school, I would be hesitant to recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eponine997 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Dealing with rejection. I got into my second choice, but no other programs (although I am still waiting on Rutgers). It certainly stings considering how much time and effort I put into these PhD applications. How have you guys been dealing with it? Specifically how? - Kalhua, mixed with starbucks bottled frappuccino (mocha), with a splash of peppermint schnapps - sorta like an After 5 except with frappuccino instead of Bailey's and served over ice rather than as a shot. Good stuff Also, Vodka-based drinks, and pole vaulting (though not at the same time). Also, still waiting on Rutgers, someone who emailed them got a response something to the effect of... "by 3/15..." upam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennypol Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Also, still waiting on Rutgers, someone who emailed them got a response something to the effect of... "by 3/15..."Yup, when I emailed them they told me "March 15 if not before", so we should finally hear this week. History suggests not hearing from them in February is a bad sign, but since no one on here seems to have heard anything, they might just be taking longer with decisions this year. Painfully long wait though! Edited March 14, 2013 by jennypol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperstreet Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 first rutgers admit is up. Who will claim it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennypol Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) first rutgers admit is up. Who will claim it?I got accepted to Rutgers! Email from Eric Davis(who's not in my area, so presumably he's on the ad comm).Edit: And it was a personalised email referencing my application, so not a blast email for sure. And my online status still says 'no decision'. Edited March 14, 2013 by jennypol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperstreet Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) congrats! Any word on funding? What is your field? also: do you mean eric davis? Edited March 14, 2013 by cooperstreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eponine997 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I got accepted to Rutgers! Email from Eric Smith (who's not in my area, so presumably he's on the ad comm). Edit: And it was a personalised email referencing my application, so not a blast email for sure. And my online status still says 'no decision'. Congrats!!!! And thanks for the info! what is your field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankentheory Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Congrats Rutgers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDhopeful2013 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I got accepted to Rutgers! Email from Eric Davis(who's not in my area, so presumably he's on the ad comm). Edit: And it was a personalised email referencing my application, so not a blast email for sure. And my online status still says 'no decision'. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennypol Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) congrats! Any word on funding? What is your field? also: do you mean eric davis?Excellence Fellowship for 2 years, then TAship. Field is Comparative. Edited March 14, 2013 by jennypol alittlebitofluck and PoliSwede 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperstreet Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Another one up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaetzli Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Congrats to the new admit(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitofluck Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Yes, congratulations to the new admits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyboy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Just got an email notifying me that I'm on the UofT waiting list, does anybody care to speculate as to whether to take this as a loss (i.e., how long the waiting list is?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyRiteHere Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Congrats to new admits. 30 days till decision day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisasimpson Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 new admits to gtown? uh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremyrgs Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 new admits to gtown? uh... I still haven't heard from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperstreet Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Im at rutgers! my application status has been updated! No word on funding yet! PolyWonk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCoregonian Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Im at rutgers! my application status has been updated! No word on funding yet! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apareceu Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 are there waitlisted people at UMN or UVA for American politics? i am on the high waitlist at both programs and wondering whether i would be accepted off the waitlist. finger crossed..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoliSwede Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Im at rutgers! my application status has been updated! No word on funding yet! Congratulations! Although, it's not like you didn't have bad options to choose from already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperstreet Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Congratulations! Although, it's not like you didn't have bad options to choose from already. I'm having trouble parsing this: I had NO options! good or bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDhopeful2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Im at rutgers! my application status has been updated! No word on funding yet! Yay! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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