newpollution Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Should also add that I've applied at: Concordia (MPPPA), University of Ottawa (MA Political Science, GSPIA), Carleton (MA Political Science), University of Toronto (MA Political Science), Simon Fraser (MA Political Science) and University of Victoria (MA Political Science). Also might apply to University of Amsterdam this weekend but haven't yet made up my mind. I did too! Very surprised to see them e-mail out results already. Unfortunately it appears as if I didn't get any funding as there was nothing attached with the PDF they sent along. While the lack of funding isn't a deal breaker for me I'm likely to decline U of O's offer as it was pretty far down my list anyways. Congrats! I applied to NPSIA and also LSE. What is your top choice?
dbrynen Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Congrats! I applied to NPSIA and also LSE. What is your top choice? Same to you! Hard to say but U of T would be very hard to turn down and Carleton would also be pretty high up on my list. Amsterdam seems pretty fantastic too but the cost of living is way higher and the program unfortunately doesn't really focus on my area of research (multiculturalism and diversity). Anyways I'm a little confused about the funding regarding GSPIA. While I didn't see anything in my e-mail or attached documents regarding funding, the GSPIA website states that: "The Faculty of Social Sciences has a minimum funding policy that guarantees at least $16,500 for the first year of study in a Masters program to all eligible students." I've sent them an e-mail asking for clarification because that statement seems pretty clear that all those accepted to the program are funded.
newpollution Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 My funding package is given on 5th page of the PDF attached. Maybe check again if you missed it
dbrynen Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 My funding package is given on 5th page of the PDF attached. Maybe check again if you missed it I've checked and haven't found anything. That statement I posted from the website however makes it sounds like those admitted to the program are automatically funded which would be really sweet considering how generous it is. I'll let the forum know what's up when I get a reply in case there's other people/lurkers wondering the same. Do you think you'll accept Ottawa's offer?
newpollution Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I've checked and haven't found anything. That statement I posted from the website however makes it sounds like those admitted to the program are automatically funded which would be really sweet considering how generous it is. I'll let the forum know what's up when I get a reply in case there's other people/lurkers wondering the same. Do you think you'll accept Ottawa's offer? I'm not sure. It depends on how I do with NPSIA. I find it a little irritating that I need to decide by March 3rd for Ottawa.
dbrynen Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 I'm not sure. It depends on how I do with NPSIA. I find it a little irritating that I need to decide by March 3rd for Ottawa. Agree 100%. Highly doubt that I'll hear back from many (if any) of the other programs by March 3rd. Seems like I'll have to accept GSPIA and then take the $500 deposit hit if another school I prefer accepts me. Anyways I found out from uOttawa that my admission average was calculated using my older transcript from December and not the one that includes my most recent grades which I sent to them a couple weeks ago. After I e-mailed them an unofficial copy and sent in another official one they e-mailed me back offering me the Graduate Studies Scholarship worth 6K per year. I am however a bit confused as to whether or not I would also be getting the Admissions Scholarship which is around 16.5K per year (and requires an 8.0/10 over the last 60 credits). Since my average over the last 60 credits is a 8.15/10 it seems like I would be getting this as well but they made no mention of the Admissions Scholarship on the letter...
icedtea Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Not really Political Science, but I applied to the NPSIA for masters as well. (This is my first post on the forums, hello all!)
poliscilady Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Anyone applied for PhD programs for Fall 2014? I'm waiting on UBC, York, LSE, and Queen's (currently doing MA at Queen's).
Pol Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 If anybody has questions about "french" pol.sci. programs I'd be happy to answer.
IRTheoryNerd Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 I applied to U Toronto. Guessing early March will be decision time.
poliscilady Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 I'm guessing everyone will start to hear back early March - last year for MA programs I heard back early February from SFU (Feb 6, accepted), and then from UBC, UVIC, and Queen's (all acceptances) within the first two weeks of March. Just a question (in case anyone knows) - is it typical to hear back later for PhD programs?
cosmokramer Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) We should hear back from UBC by the end of Feb. That is what the grad assistant told me. Edited February 12, 2014 by fais202
IRToni Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 We should hear back from UBC by the end of Feb. That is what the grad assistant told me. That would be great! I would love living in Vancouver, and the program is great!
cosmokramer Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) That would be great! I would love living in Vancouver, and the program is great! Going by last year's results, UBC gave out offers (and rejected others) during the reading week. Hopefully, they would do the same this year. Edited February 12, 2014 by fais202
poliscilady Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 That would be great! I would love living in Vancouver, and the program is great! Good to know - thanks for the tip! And IRToni, I'm from the Lower Mainland - you'll love Vancouver/UBC. Good luck!
Oneil Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Anyone applied for PhD programs for Fall 2014? I'm waiting on UBC, York, LSE, and Queen's (currently doing MA at Queen's). PhD applicant here to Queens, UWO and UVic. ....The waiting is killing me. Compounded by the fact I have no idea what my odds are. What's your focus? And which prof did you contact at Queens. I contacted 3, only one prof replied. So grateful for that one reply, but did I do enough. No clue.
newpollution Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Not really Political Science, but I applied to the NPSIA for masters as well. (This is my first post on the forums, hello all!) What stream did you apply for?
Katerina Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 International applicant: applied to poli sci PhDs at U of T, McMaster and SFU. Anxiety is kicking in...
icedtea Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 What stream did you apply for? My ranking of the clusters are 1) International Economic Policy 2) International Organizations and Global Public Policy 3) International Development Policy. I'm an international student, did a BSc in Econ with grades far from great though I do have a fair bit of work experience. Not truly optimistic about my chances, but I think I might get in if they feel like diversifying the cohort . What about you?
poliscilady Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 PhD applicant here to Queens, UWO and UVic. ....The waiting is killing me. Compounded by the fact I have no idea what my odds are. What's your focus? And which prof did you contact at Queens. I contacted 3, only one prof replied. So grateful for that one reply, but did I do enough. No clue. My focus is Gender & Politics, second stream Political Theory. I'm already at Queen's doing my MA so I just talked with the professors I'd like to work with in person (MacDonald and Little). What's your focus and who did you contact? It's a great thing you contacted people you would like to work with - that is one of the main things the selection committee looks at when reviewing applicants. Also, who'd you like to work with at UVIC? Almost went there for my MA before deciding on Queen's.
Oneil Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) My focus is Gender & Politics, second stream Political Theory. I'm already at Queen's doing my MA so I just talked with the professors I'd like to work with in person (MacDonald and Little). What's your focus and who did you contact? It's a great thing you contacted people you would like to work with - that is one of the main things the selection committee looks at when reviewing applicants. Also, who'd you like to work with at UVIC? Almost went there for my MA before deciding on Queen's. Oh wow. My focus is also Gender & Politics (Identity politics/ the politics of difference), second stream political theory as well -- i imagine we're competitors for the same spot (assuming there is just one, given our shared interests)-- it's either you or me---or maybe BOTH? . I suspect you may have the advantage having worked with these profs before. I did contact Prof. MacDonald too. (As well as Moore & Lister). But, Dr. MacDonald responded (she was so very nice and was amendable to taking on my research proposal - keeping my fingers crossed). And for UVic, I contacted Dr. Eisenberg, whose interest is also on identity politics, but with particular reference to minority rights. Eisenberg is pretty awesome too and she was very accommodating. Both are incredible profs, I'd be honored to work with either. So, praying for good outcomes across the board. Edited February 15, 2014 by Oneil
nakuu Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Is it just me or does it seem like Americans apply to way more schools than Canadians? It seems like Canadians apply for 3-5 schools whereas Americans apply to more than 5 schools. Just an observation based on people's posts and signatures...
newpollution Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 My ranking of the clusters are 1) International Economic Policy 2) International Organizations and Global Public Policy 3) International Development Policy. I'm an international student, did a BSc in Econ with grades far from great though I do have a fair bit of work experience. Not truly optimistic about my chances, but I think I might get in if they feel like diversifying the cohort . What about you? I applied to 1) Intelligence and National Security 2) Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution and 3) International Organizations and Global Public Policy
poliscilady Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Oh wow. My focus is also Gender & Politics (Identity politics/ the politics of difference), second stream political theory as well -- i imagine we're competitors for the same spot (assuming there is just one, given our shared interests)-- it's either you or me---or maybe BOTH? . I suspect you may have the advantage having worked with these profs before. I did contact Prof. MacDonald too. (As well as Moore & Lister). But, Dr. MacDonald responded (she was so very nice and was amendable to taking on my research proposal - keeping my fingers crossed). And for UVic, I contacted Dr. Eisenberg, whose interest is also on identity politics, but with particular reference to minority rights. Eisenberg is pretty awesome too and she was very accommodating. Both are incredible profs, I'd be honored to work with either. So, praying for good outcomes across the board. Dr. MacDonald is AMAZING - not just a great academic, but just a truly genuinely nice and caring person. Great choice! Moore is away at Oxford for 6 months so most likely why she didn't respond. Haven't had Lister but I've heard great things about him. All solid choices! I'm not entirely sure how many PhDs they will take this year - they had about 120 applicants for all the streams (PhD & MA). All depends on funding and whatnot. Sigh - fingers crossed, eh?! Oh, and Dr. Rita Dhamoon at UVIC is a phenomenal prof if you were looking for second supervision at UVIC!
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