Fall 2014 Sociology Interviews and/or Acceptances

[CrownJules]

The director of graduate studies, Dr. Gould, contacted me. She said I would soon receive an e-mail confirming the details from the Division of Graduate Studies. It doesn't seem to be showing up on my application.

 

Also, no problem. I was browsing the posts and saw that no one had posted about UCSC yet. I figured I would help some people out.

[squelchevesir]

I'll claim a CUNY acceptance. Not shocked at this point that I wasn't offered funding (since they already handed out stipends last week) but I'll keep my fingers crossed? I don't know what other CUNY acceptances have been told re: upcoming funding opportunities, so maybe I'll scuttle over to the GC thread and ask people there.

 

With that being said, still very happy to have gotten a spot. This school is easily my top choice.

[canada_kid]

 

I'll claim an acceptance to the University of Toronto MA program. Received an email today. Should be receiving funding information in the mail shortly. 

Edited February 13, 2014 by canada_kid

[SocGirl2013]

I'll claim a CUNY acceptance. Not shocked at this point that I wasn't offered funding (since they already handed out stipends last week) but I'll keep my fingers crossed? I don't know what other CUNY acceptances have been told re: upcoming funding opportunities, so maybe I'll scuttle over to the GC thread and ask people there.

 

With that being said, still very happy to have gotten a spot. This school is easily my top choice.

Same exact thing. Accepted, easily a top choice, hoping against all odds to nab that funding. I can't even believe this.

[SocInTheCity]

Sooooooo.....I'm not accepted at Stanford. But I'm not rejected. 

 

Does this mean waitlist? 

 

Or maybe they are notifying in waves and my answer is coming soon...anyone else in the same boat?

[sociomigration]

 

 

I'll claim an acceptance to the University of Toronto MA program. Received an email today. Should be receiving funding information in the mail shortly. 

 

 

Hi! A question... I can assume that you are Canadian, right? I ask because I also applied to UofT (PhD program) but I know they rarely admit international students (which I am) because of the very expensive international fees they would have to cover, and the limited funding. Still, do you (or someone else) know if there is a chance for international students this year? Any info on this topic?

Thanks and good luck to all!

[amlobo]

Sooooooo.....I'm not accepted at Stanford. But I'm not rejected. 

 

Does this mean waitlist? 

 

Or maybe they are notifying in waves and my answer is coming soon...anyone else in the same boat?

I didn't get a rejection from Stanford last year when some other GC-ers did, so after a few days, I emailed the coordinator to ask about my status.  She wouldn't call it a "waitlist" but basically, they kept some applications "active" until they filled their cohort (I was later rejected in mid-March).  So, you might be in the same boat.

[RandomDood]

Sooooooo.....I'm not accepted at Stanford. But I'm not rejected. 

 

Does this mean waitlist? 

 

Or maybe they are notifying in waves and my answer is coming soon...anyone else in the same boat?

I was in the same situation last year. As amlobo said, it's basically an unofficial waitlist.

[Sociology89]

I will claim an acceptance to Pittsburgh!

[Purehoney]

I will claim an acceptance to Pittsburgh!

Congrats! Does it mention funding?

[Sociology89]

Congrats! Does it mention funding?

Yeah, it's 5 years of funding, health insurance, and transportation (bus/subway)

[moda]

Accepted to Northwestern. I'm super excited In everywhere I applied so now have to start thinking about decisions and such. I cannot visit since I'm in China, but I'm hoping that professors will be willing to skype.

[gingin6789]

Huge congratulations to all the acceptances today!  *throws some confetti for you all*

[amlobo]

Can I just add in a quick comment about rating posts on here?  I have seen a few posts receive a negative reputation that are simply reporting admissions results or people excited about their acceptances.  What is the point in giving them a negative rating, except sour grapes?  I am making it a point to upvote those people.  This is a place to share information and be supportive

[SocGirl2013]

^Amen.

[moda]

Can I just add in a quick comment about rating posts on here?  I have seen a few posts receive a negative reputation that are simply reporting admissions results or people excited about their acceptances.  What is the point in giving them a negative rating, except sour grapes?  I am making it a point to upvote those people.  This is a place to share information and be supportive

 

I really appreciate this comment. I have met some amazing graduate students who have offered wonderful advice over these forums. I'm a first generation college student and often feel naive about the admissions process. People have been truly helpful and kind.

 

I spoke with a current Fulbrighter (PHD student at a top school) about sociology grad admissions and she constantly reminded me that admissions are sometimes illogical. Don't worry and move on. She's at a different program than she'd intended, and four years later is doing ground-breaking research in China.

[gretagarbo]

OMG!!! Accepted into Northwestern! So happy

[dreammer3119]

OMG!!! Accepted into Northwestern! So happy

 

Congrats! That's great! 

[amlobo]

I really appreciate this comment. I have met some amazing graduate students who have offered wonderful advice over these forums. I'm a first generation college student and often feel naive about the admissions process. People have been truly helpful and kind.

 

I spoke with a current Fulbrighter (PHD student at a top school) about sociology grad admissions and she constantly reminded me that admissions are sometimes illogical. Don't worry and move on. She's at a different program than she'd intended, and four years later is doing ground-breaking research in China.

I'd upvote but I'm out of votes for the day  I found the forum to be incredibly helpful when I was applying last year, too!

[PeterRY]

@dreammer3119 I see that Boston College is crossed off of your list. Did you already hear from them?

Thanks

Edited February 15, 2014 by PeterRY

[dreammer3119]

@dreammer3119 I see that Boston College is crossed off of your list. Did you already hear from them?

Thanks

 

Yes. I called them once I saw some results go out to find out. I am a bit impatient lol. I usually give them a few days after I see a few decisions and call over. I am a bit bummed about this cycle. Not totally defeated but moving forward. I didn't receive an official email from them yet. 

[meowth]

Anyone claiming Boston University? I didn't expect to see anything from them this soon.

[PeterRY]

Yes. I called them once I saw some results go out to find out. I am a bit impatient lol. I usually give them a few days after I see a few decisions and call over. I am a bit bummed about this cycle. Not totally defeated but moving forward. I didn't receive an official email from them yet. 

Thanks! I'll call on Tuesday if I do not hear soon. (I'm impatient, too) : )

[asq]

Anyone claiming Boston University? I didn't expect to see anything from them this soon.

That was me! Got a personalized email today, with additional details to come later.

[meowth]

That was me! Got a personalized email today, with additional details to come later.

Congratulations!