columbia09 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Thanks for your input. I believe one of my POIs previous students had to pay for a semester but she's now fully funded so there's a lot to consider here. I'm going to talk to my advisor about support but at least at this point I can have some type of closer knowing I was admitted to one place at least. I'm hopeful though that they will give me some sort of funding Edited February 28, 2015 by columbia09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepwater Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thanks for your input. I believe one of my POIs previous students had to pay for a semester but she's now fully funded so there's a lot to consider here. I'm going to talk to my advisor about support but at least at this point I can have some type of closer knowing I was admitted to one place at least. I'm hopeful though that they will give me some sort of funding Good! Finally one selection. I know a friend (not in geosciences but in chemical engg) who was admitted without funding for the first semester, but it has been a smooth ride since then. I have one week less now, to wait out! I just hope I don't get all my rejections on the same day columbia09 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbia09 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Good! Finally one selection. I know a friend (not in geosciences but in chemical engg) who was admitted without funding for the first semester, but it has been a smooth ride since then. I have one week less now, to wait out! I just hope I don't get all my rejections on the same day Have you tried to contact your POI at Rice ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepwater Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Have you tried to contact your POI at Rice ? Twice without answer and I don't think I have much to ask. Let them decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbia09 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Twice without answer and I don't think I have much to ask. Let them decide. I contacted my POI multiple times at UT Austin with no reply. Maybe they're very busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepwater Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I contacted my POI multiple times at UT Austin with no reply. Maybe they're very busy Yes, hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybrosevelt Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I contacted my POI multiple times at UT Austin with no reply. Maybe they're very busy From what I've seen, most professors are literally some of the most busy individuals. Some may know better, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybrosevelt Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 ^ sorry, my phone is ridiculous... I think most profs receive hundreds of emails a day... I'm not sure it means they are necessarily ignoring you though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbia09 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 From what I've seen, most professors are literally some of the most busy individuals. Some may know better, I understand this but considering the money I had to pay for the UT application I would think that they could find a time to at least get back to me. Especially at the beginning of this process because I don't even know if he has funding or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybrosevelt Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I understand this but considering the money I had to pay for the UT application I would think that they could find a time to at least get back to me. Especially at the beginning of this process because I don't even know if he has funding or not I think the grad application process is extremely fluid. For instance, I had long conversations with my PoI at Texas several months before the application deadline. He told me on multiple occasions to apply, and that he looked forward to reviewing my materials. A month ago he informed me he was no longer accepting students as he is on the cusp of retirement. This may not be the best anecdote, but I'm not so sure the professors are entirely sure of a) how many students they can take or their funding situation. Others know better than I on this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I think the grad application process is extremely fluid. For instance, I had long conversations with my PoI at Texas several months before the application deadline. He told me on multiple occasions to apply, and that he looked forward to reviewing my materials. A month ago he informed me he was no longer accepting students as he is on the cusp of retirement. This may not be the best anecdote, but I'm not so sure the professors are entirely sure of a) how many students they can take or their funding situation. Others know better than I on this thread... Who is your POI at UT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepwater Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I think the grad application process is extremely fluid. For instance, I had long conversations with my PoI at Texas several months before the application deadline. He told me on multiple occasions to apply, and that he looked forward to reviewing my materials. A month ago he informed me he was no longer accepting students as he is on the cusp of retirement. This may not be the best anecdote, but I'm not so sure the professors are entirely sure of a) how many students they can take or their funding situation. Others know better than I on this thread... happened to me at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepwater Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 happened to me at least once. Not with UT though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbia09 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) I think the grad application process is extremely fluid. For instance, I had long conversations with my PoI at Texas several months before the application deadline. He told me on multiple occasions to apply, and that he looked forward to reviewing my materials. A month ago he informed me he was no longer accepting students as he is on the cusp of retirement. This may not be the best anecdote, but I'm not so sure the professors are entirely sure of a) how many students they can take or their funding situation. Others know better than I on this thread... Oh I hate that, that's what happened to me at Texas A&M. Former student of my thesis advisor wanted me to apply and to also contact other faculty members since she couldn't take on new students. Contacted someone else, no response, found out a couple of days ago he can't take on new students either. Edited February 28, 2015 by columbia09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoDUDE! Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 A month ago he informed me he was no longer accepting students as he is on the cusp of retirement. At least he has the courtesy of telling you.... a few people at my masters institution arrived to work with their professor only to find out that he had retired and was halfway across the country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybrosevelt Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 At least he has the courtesy of telling you.... a few people at my masters institution arrived to work with their professor only to find out that he had retired and was halfway across the country! Right! He was nothing short of courteous. My main point was I personally think professors do not know much more than we do about their future ability to fund and take on students.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwzzxx Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Also is this common to be admitted without knowing about funding ? I also applied for UNL, but nothing from there. Could you tell me who is your advisor there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbia09 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I should be hearing from UMass this week I'm so nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjoh197 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 So uhhh.... you know, the dress is white and gold, right? fromchaos and GeoMex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbia09 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 It's blue and black !!!!!!!! GeoMex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talkcherty2me Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Ugh... Not here too! I never want to see a blue and black or white and gold dress ever again jamesy1116 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjoh197 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Lol. I just learned of this today. GeoMex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbia09 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Just got an email from my advisor at Rice saying a made the first cut !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepwater Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Just got an email from my advisor at Rice saying a made the first cut !!!!!!! Awesome! So they sent out stuff on Sundays too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepwater Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Awesome! So they sent out stuff on Sundays too. By the way, what is first cut? fromchaos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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