Darth.Vegan Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) I thought SFU MA programs were only one year? I knew someone in IR there and that was the case for her. Might be another point worth considering - do you really want to be back in the same position applying for PhDs this time next year? On the other hand, Vancouver is an amazing city that I would highly recommend to anyone! It's a 2 year program. Here is the sample timeline: http://www.socanth.sfu.ca/documents/doc/Sample_Timeline_for_MA_Program.pdf My hesitance in accepting an offer from a MA program is exactly the issue you're describing. I would also likely want to strengthen my GRE quant score before my next application cycle, but seeing as it is a two year program, I would have time to do that if need be. I'm not sure what to do, and am still leaning towards the offer from Oregon at this point. However, what I told Simon Fraser was that I would be unable to seriously consider the offer without comprable funding, which is in fact, true. I also still have 8 programs that have yet to send out anything (with the exception of the lone acceptance from UCSD). I will be visiting as many programs as possible in order to make an educated decision. I also need to see if Oregon will up their offer to a .49 FTE which would provide funding comprable to my offer from Oklahoma and Simon Fraser. I also need to think long and hard about the issue of job placement. While Richard York and John Bellamy-Foster are indeed very well known, Oregon's recent placements leave a bit to be desired. Now I know why some people feel this part of the process is the most difficult. Edited February 10, 2013 by xdarthveganx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagone Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Has anyone heard anything from Duke (Ph.D./sociology)? Looking at the dates for last year's first Duke acceptances, it seems strange that no one has heard/posted anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Insane Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Has anyone other than that one acceptance heard from UCSD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohgoodness Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Has anyone heard anything from Duke (Ph.D./sociology)? Looking at the dates for last year's first Duke acceptances, it seems strange that no one has heard/posted anything. Naught. I even e-mailed them on friday to see whether they could help to understand whether they had sent out anything or not but my inbox seems only to be for work assignments and no-thank-you letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagone Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I also have not heard anything from Duke. There is however a waitlist posted on the Results page. I just noticed that, too. I checked the applicant status page and it still shows 'decision not ready'... I also logged into the application page and it looks the same as the day I submitted my application. Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohgoodness Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) I just noticed that, too. I checked the applicant status page and it still shows 'decision not ready'... I also logged into the application page and it looks the same as the day I submitted my application. Hmmm... Trolls a-plenty in these parts. Until someone steps forward and claims it; stay calm and ignore. And cheer up to the Madison rejects. Edited February 11, 2013 by ohgoodness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lydialiu Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Madison reject here...... I guess I can focus on choosing between Penn and Northwestern now...tough one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blixx008 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 When did Madison rejections go out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gensexhopeful Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Got accepted to Temple via mail this weekend. Anyone else? No word on funding. sociologo and Learn619 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronM Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 When did Madison rejections go out? got mine via email this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dea Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Got accepted to Temple via mail this weekend. Anyone else? No word on funding. Congrats! Haven't heard anything, and my application status online is still "complete ready for review." You're the third acceptance I've heard of, there are 2 others listed on the results page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth.Vegan Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Madison rejection here, bummed because the fit was perfect but not surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddens Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Got accepted to Temple via mail this weekend. Anyone else? No word on funding. I noticed my application status changed to accepted on Tuesday and I finally couldn't take it anymore and emailed the grad director on Friday. He said they're still trying to figure out the funding situation and will then get back with more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlobo Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Also part of the Madison rejection bomb this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagone Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Got my UW-Madison rejection this morn. 0 for 5 so far. Waiting on 5 more. Not feeling too confident... Fingers crossed for Duke. Also saw some UNC acceptances go out a few weeks back, but nothing since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagone Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Naught. I even e-mailed them on friday to see whether they could help to understand whether they had sent out anything or not but my inbox seems only to be for work assignments and no-thank-you letters. Ever hear from Duke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlobo Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I just posted the Stanford waitlist. I couldn't take the uncertainty, so I emailed them, lol. At least I can stop waiting for a decision for now... Palito 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Insane Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Am I the only person who applied to UCSD? Is the program that bad?! I feel like I missed a memo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth.Vegan Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Am I the only person who applied to UCSD? Is the program that bad?! I feel like I missed a memo. I did too and it's one of my top choices. I was hoping for an acceptance email this morning and instead I got a Wisconsin rejection haha. One concern is that the faculty member I have the greatest fit with is on sabbatical next year. Edited February 11, 2013 by xdarthveganx Darth.Vegan and elimari 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohgoodness Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Emailed DGS, received a kind reply saying they are still finalizing to admit 7-8, and I didn't make the cut. So expect to hear from Duke soon. Thanks for letting us (me) know and I am sorry about the rejection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt12710 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Anyone heard anything from Colorado - Boulder, Emory, or Vanderbilt yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomDood Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Anyone heard anything from Colorado - Boulder, Emory, or Vanderbilt yet? Emory's adcomm is meeting today to finalize the offers. Edited February 11, 2013 by RandomDood RandomDood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt12710 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Emory's adcomm is meeting today to finalize the offers. Thanks for the info.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Insane Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I did too and it's one of my top choices. I was hoping for an acceptance email this morning and instead I got a Wisconsin rejection haha. One concern is that the faculty member I have the greatest fit with is on sabbatical next year. Sorry about Wisconsin. Did you call UCSD and ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth.Vegan Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Sorry about Wisconsin. Did you call UCSD and ask? No. I'm a fan of just waiting it out, haha. If you hear anything though, let me know! RandomDood and elimari 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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