margarets Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Someone just posted this in the results survey, re: Ryerson's PhD Policy Studies: Canadian, 3.77/4 GPA Masters, gov't work experience. Told to consider other offers at this point. I hope whoever wrote that replies to this thread, because I would love to know more about their application. It sounds very strong, and I assume their LoRs were strong, so the only reason for the rejection (that I can think of) would be the fit re: research interests. Because otherwise I really don't understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlieE Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 It's hard to really gauge those stats and what unis are looking for. My GRE scores were not great but I got accepted with full funding and stipend, and into a T1 school. As you said, fit makes a world of difference too: the interest of the POI (or lack thereof) and whatever rapport you might have built up with them via emails/phone calls... go3187 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzajay Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi, that was me who posted. Some background - I sent in my application about 2 weeks after the initial deadline. The coordinator let me know that since I was past the deadline, my application would be considered after those who were applied first. I assume the first batch of applicants were quite strong, so my application was never considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarets Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 gzajay, thanks for posting. A late application - that makes sense. But with your qualifications you should be a shoo-in for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzajay Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Probably won't apply but thanks. Given that the program was still accepting applications I took a shot, didn't work out. No biggie! You've applied to that program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarets Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 No, but I'm in Toronto, so I'm checking out all the programs here and keeping a close eye on the results page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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