Cazorla Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Classy. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci12345 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Classy. I recommend a tuxedo t-shirt because it says "I'm taking this seriously and am a classy individual" but it also says "I'm here to party" catchermiscount, ajaxp91, IRTheoryNerd and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRTheoryNerd Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Kla$$y. Ke$ha style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loginthewoods Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 One word, and one image burned into people's eyeballs: jorts. Always and forever, jorts. cane14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci12345 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I recommend a pair of these to go with the tuxedo t-shirt to show that your groin is just as classy as the rest of you cane14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorla Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I recommend a tuxedo t-shirt because it says "I'm taking this seriously and am a classy individual" but it also says "I'm here to party" I think I will go with that under the tracksuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleblueeyes Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Did you have a phone interview for Binghamton? I have an interview this week with them, and I'm curious if they're doing that for everyone, or just people they're on the fence about. Yes, I did have a phone interview this past Friday. I really have no idea if they are doing that for everyone or just some people. Good luck though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella Simmons Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Visiting weekend dress was already discussed I think that dressing up too much not only requires unnecessary effort but also makes one look out of place in the academic setting, as if one is trying too hard or doesn't understand academic culture. Fretting over whether your pants are perfectly pressed or your earrings match your eyes is probably thought of as a distraction from serious scholarly concerns (or something). Personally, I was planning to wear khakis, a polo shirt, and a sweater, which I think is respectable while still comfortable and not distracting. Edited February 18, 2014 by James Alcott paleblueeyes and TheGnome 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeem Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 So apparently UVA has sent out 4 admits staggered throughout the last two weeks? What on god's green earth are they doing over there?? TheWalrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarflag Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I just sat down with my wall calendar and blacked out the days I'll be out of town. I'm spending more than 50% of the next 5 weeks away, and every weekend for the next 5 weekends. I'm glad I bought the nice luggage last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelycat Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 So apparently UVA has sent out 4 admits staggered throughout the last two weeks? What on god's green earth are they doing over there?? I am also waiting on UVA. I think they have a rolling admission system which tortures applicants. I think you would decline UVA since you have been accepted to Cornell and Umich, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaqsquared Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How much effect is there in admissions when one of your recommeders used to work with your POI? I hear that it differs in the UK and the US, but I guess my real question is whether the will of the POI to take you on really matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarflag Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How much effect is there in admissions when one of your recommeders used to work with your POI? I hear that it differs in the UK and the US, but I guess my real question is whether the will of the POI to take you on really matters. Depends. Do they like your recommender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarflag Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How much effect is there in admissions when one of your recommeders used to work with your POI? I hear that it differs in the UK and the US, but I guess my real question is whether the will of the POI to take you on really matters. Allow me to follow up--for example, one of my POIs called me before I got admitted and we had a lovely conversation and she says, "Oh, well, we're both *Name of my Research Advisor* fans." So in that scenario, it's a good thing. That being said, he also has a reputation of being an ass who works with no one unless he considers them worth his time, so a rec from him says a lot. If you have a rec from someone they've worked with in the past who skimped on their part of the article, a rec from them won't go near as far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaqsquared Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I cannot know for sure, but my recommender seemed that she was in close contact with her former advisor, and in return, the poi returned my email extensively. I assume that's a good sign, but after a rejection at UW under similar circumstances I'm getting rather worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokeem Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am also waiting on UVA. I think they have a rolling admission system which tortures applicants. I think you would decline UVA since you have been accepted to Cornell and Umich, right? Impossible to say with total certainty at this point, but yeah, more likely than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarflag Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I cannot know for sure, but my recommender seemed that she was in close contact with her former advisor, and in return, the poi returned my email extensively. I assume that's a good sign, but after a rejection at UW under similar circumstances I'm getting rather worried. Hm. I like to think most LoRs are similar in the "John took my class. John received an A." unless something really stands out about you, like, "John created a formal theory solving world hunger." or something along those lines. In all reality, the prestige of your LoR writer is unlikely to be the deciding factor in whether or not you get into a program, unless, you somehow managed to get a LoR from Phil Converse or something (or the equivalent scholar in your respective sub-field.) If anything, it might have some subconscious influence on the committee. Further, it depends on if your POI is even on the committee/high enough in the department to say, "I want John. Make it happen." if they're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaqsquared Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Hm. I like to think most LoRs are similar in the "John took my class. John received an A." unless something really stands out about you, like, "John created a formal theory solving world hunger." or something along those lines. In all reality, the prestige of your LoR writer is unlikely to be the deciding factor in whether or not you get into a program, unless, you somehow managed to get a LoR from Phil Converse or something (or the equivalent scholar in your respective sub-field.) If anything, it might have some subconscious influence on the committee. Further, it depends on if your POI is even on the committee/high enough in the department to say, "I want John. Make it happen." if they're not. Yea, that is what I was thinking. And there is no way to figure out who is on the committee, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwmiv Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Don't worry wwmiv, I will wear the same thing to help conceal your identity! Let's hope we aren't visiting any of the same schools... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarflag Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Yea, that is what I was thinking. And there is no way to figure out who is on the committee, right? Not that I know of, unless of course you have contacts in the process. I only knew my POI at the school I referenced wasn't on the committee because she told me. That being said, she's enough of a BFD to get whatever she wants, so she doesn't have to be, or so I've heard. Which makes me quite giddy she wants to deal, I mean, work, with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaqsquared Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Not that I know of, unless of course you have contacts in the process. I only knew my POI at the school I referenced wasn't on the committee because she told me. That being said, she's enough of a BFD to get whatever she wants, so she doesn't have to be, or so I've heard. Which makes me quite giddy she wants to deal, I mean, work, with me. I envy your situation. I guess if the POI is fairly high up the chain of command, this may be some positive effect then. That makes me feel a little better. I guess I will keep my fingers crossed then. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7up Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How much effect is there in admissions when one of your recommeders used to work with your POI? I hear that it differs in the UK and the US, but I guess my real question is whether the will of the POI to take you on really matters. It won't help much in general, unless your recommender is reputable in the department you are applying to. That being said, it will be very hard for a professor with a narrow regional focus to be widely recognized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal5 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I recommend a tuxedo t-shirt because it says "I'm taking this seriously and am a classy individual" but it also says "I'm here to party" I'll also be sporting a mullet for the same purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaqsquared Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 It won't help much in general, unless your recommender is reputable in the department you are applying to. That being said, it will be very hard for a professor with a narrow regional focus to be widely recognized. Yea, I guess so. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallenvirgo Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Some reading for those who haven't gotten much results. I've said before and I'll say it again. There are many many structural reasons why people don't get into grad school, and a lot of it has nothing to do with you. Also, many people in academia are not smart or bright or thinkers. Just because you haven't gotten in anywhere does not mean you aren't all of those things. http://www.gradientlair.com/post/64895770239/no-phd-for-me-moving-on-with-life qeta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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