phatlilpanda Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Anyone still holding onto an offer from UAlbany? If you aren't planning to attend, please let them know! I'm 1st or 2nd on the wait list!
stwtseng Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Stay in the Bay Area! Once you leave, you will never be able to afford to go back! Just kidding. No, I'm not. An interesting turn of events: I received a pretty late offer from University of Akron for their Ph.D. program. Funding guaranteed for first year, "most likely" for all five years. Haven't heard much about them recently, here or elsewhere, but I do hear they were often ranked well among I/O programs. Anyone have anything to share about them? Most likely going to opt for their program over the two Master's, although leaving the Bay Area is a frightening thought. roebuck1, Munashi and Chops13 3
Chops13 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) @stwtseng Congrats, I have always heard Akron is a very well respected program (like maybe top 15ish)! Edited April 3, 2014 by Chops13
BeingThere Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 An interesting turn of events: I received a pretty late offer from University of Akron for their Ph.D. program. Funding guaranteed for first year, "most likely" for all five years. Haven't heard much about them recently, here or elsewhere, but I do hear they were often ranked well among I/O programs. Anyone have anything to share about them? Most likely going to opt for their program over the two Master's, although leaving the Bay Area is a frightening thought. Congratulations! Akron is a very good program! (And it's very inexpensive to live there.)
Munashi Posted April 3, 2014 Author Posted April 3, 2014 An interesting turn of events: I received a pretty late offer from University of Akron for their Ph.D. program. Funding guaranteed for first year, "most likely" for all five years. Haven't heard much about them recently, here or elsewhere, but I do hear they were often ranked well among I/O programs. Anyone have anything to share about them? Most likely going to opt for their program over the two Master's, although leaving the Bay Area is a frightening thought. Way to go, dude! That's awesome. Akron is a well-regarded program. I don't think you'll regret making the move!
IOSearching Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Congrats Edited April 3, 2014 by IOSearching
FishSandwich Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I attend a university in Florida (not FIU) and today a faculty member told me that a student they had mentored who went on to enrolled in the IO program at FIU had informed him them that the entire IO program at FIU is ceasing to exist after their current students graduate (meaning they will no longer take new students this cycle or in the future). Apparently this is a new development, and the students were told about it within the last month. Again, I cannot confirm this is true, it is just what I have heard through the grapevine. I had actually applied there myself, so I am pretty disappointed Apparently this isn't true. My friend found out he got accepted two weeks ago.
stwtseng Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks all! This came very late comparatively, so waitlisted people please keep hope.
roebuck1 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Anyone still holding onto an offer from UAlbany? If you aren't planning to attend, please let them know! I'm 1st or 2nd on the wait list! I second this! Also hoping to be accepted off their waitlist!
roebuck1 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 An interesting turn of events: I received a pretty late offer from University of Akron for their Ph.D. program. Funding guaranteed for first year, "most likely" for all five years. Haven't heard much about them recently, here or elsewhere, but I do hear they were often ranked well among I/O programs. Anyone have anything to share about them? Most likely going to opt for their program over the two Master's, although leaving the Bay Area is a frightening thought. Nice! Who was your POI? I worked with Jen Wessel, a newer faculty member there, when she was a grad student at MSU. She's a great resource and very helpful.
phatlilpanda Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I second this! Also hoping to be accepted off their waitlist! Yes! crossing my fingers for the both of us! Did you find out what position you are on the wait list? Hopefully people make decisions soon, all this waiting is torture!
roebuck1 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Yes! crossing my fingers for the both of us! Did you find out what position you are on the wait list? Hopefully people make decisions soon, all this waiting is torture! Yeah, you're a little higher than me so you definitely have a better chance than I do. I was just informed that I am ~4th on the waitlist.
phatlilpanda Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Yeah, you're a little higher than me so you definitely have a better chance than I do. I was just informed that I am ~4th on the waitlist. Yea, I guess being anywhere on the wait list gives us a good chance. Out of all your waitlist/acceptances, which school is your top pick? Either Wright or Albany? Since you haven't accepted at Roosevelt yet?
roebuck1 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Yea, I guess being anywhere on the wait list gives us a good chance. Out of all your waitlist/acceptances, which school is your top pick? Either Wright or Albany? Since you haven't accepted at Roosevelt yet? As far as professor fit, Wright State would be my top choice. The thing is, the prof I want to work with at Wright isn't taking students this year... Either way, I'd pick one of those two over Roosevelt. Hate to be one of those jerks that holds on to an offer until the last second, but that may be what it comes down to - sorry to anyone this might impact.
Topanga Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Do you mind if I ask whose wait list you're on, roebuck1? I just accepted an offer from Wright State.
phatlilpanda Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) As far as professor fit, Wright State would be my top choice. The thing is, the prof I want to work with at Wright isn't taking students this year... Either way, I'd pick one of those two over Roosevelt. Hate to be one of those jerks that holds on to an offer until the last second, but that may be what it comes down to - sorry to anyone this might impact. I wouldn't feel too bad about holding onto an offer if I was still waiting to hear back from waitlists. I'd only feel bad if I was holding onto multiple acceptances but in your case, it would really suck if you declined your only offer, then get rejected from your waitlists. Who's your POI at Albany? Mines are Dr. Sylvia Roch, and Dr. Michael Ford but I've only been in contact with Dr. Sylvia Roch. Edited April 3, 2014 by phatlilpanda
coolaface Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Attention to those who are still waiting for Virginia Tech. Dr. Foti emailed me this morning that they've extended 3 offers but only one took the offer. The other two people will make their decisions by next Monday, and then she will let wait list people know. Good luck to you all!
Chops13 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Do you mind if I ask whose wait list you're on, roebuck1? I just accepted an offer from Wright State. Topanga mind if I ask you the same question? I was told a few weeks ago I was on the waitlist and my POI's were Dr. Bowling and Dr. Edwards, also what type of funding did they offer? I am currently sitting on a fully funded+stipend offer from a Ph.D program, so I want to know if I would hypothetically receive comparable funding if I am offered by Wright State. Edited April 3, 2014 by Chops13
roebuck1 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I wouldn't feel too bad about holding onto an offer if I was still waiting to hear back from waitlists. I'd only feel bad if I was holding onto multiple acceptances but in your case, it would really suck if you declined your only offer, then get rejected from your waitlists. Who's your POI at Albany? Mines are Dr. Sylvia Roch, and Dr. Michael Ford but I've only been in contact with Dr. Sylvia Roch. Yeah, I was nice and gave up the FIT offer pretty quickly. At Albany my POIs are Dr. Williams and Dr. Ford. Do you mind if I ask whose wait list you're on, roebuck1? I just accepted an offer from Wright State. Congrats Topanga! Are you asking who my POIs are or the schools? My #1 POI at Wright is Gary Burns, but he's not taking students this year (as I'm sure you're aware). My other POI is Dr. Goodwin.
Topanga Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Chops13: my POI was Dr. Debra Steele-Johnson, and the offer was fully funded with a stipend. I believe you would receive comparable funding from them! Roebuck1: Thank you!! And yes, I meant POI, haha. I was definitely sad to hear Dr. Burns wasn't taking anyone this year! Best of luck to both of you! Although it seems you both have many good offers to choose from! Chops13 1
Chops13 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Chops13: my POI was Dr. Debra Steele-Johnson, and the offer was fully funded with a stipend. I believe you would receive comparable funding from them! Roebuck1: Thank you!! And yes, I meant POI, haha. I was definitely sad to hear Dr. Burns wasn't taking anyone this year! Best of luck to both of you! Although it seems you both have many good offers to choose from! Thank you for your quick response, and congrats:)!
dannydevitofan Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Has anyone else been contacted by GWU recently? I had a phone interview with them today and my POI said they're hoping to reach final decisions tomorrow!
Shushu Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 They haven't been responding to my emails! Did you happen to hear any news yesterday?
leSpyFox Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 I just accepted my offer to UConn! I'll be letting go of my SLU offer this week asap. None of this really feels real yet... Some serious imposter syndrome starting up. Munashi and BeingThere 2
Munashi Posted April 7, 2014 Author Posted April 7, 2014 I just accepted my offer to UConn! I'll be letting go of my SLU offer this week asap. None of this really feels real yet... Some serious imposter syndrome starting up. Congrats on making your choice! I feel you with the imposter syndrome thing, though. Oy.
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