Portmanteaujam Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Will you attend? Don't know yet -- at the moment, it's there or Rice. I'm visiting the departments this weekend and next. Will probably decide after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan123 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 How will you compare northwestern with uw-madison Don't know yet -- at the moment, it's there or Rice. I'm visiting the departments this weekend and next. Will probably decide after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatsG0d Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Rejected from Columbia. I had a little bit of hope after I wasn't in the round sent last night haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonerCoffee Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Rejected from Columbia. I had a little bit of hope after I wasn't in the round sent last night haha. I wonder why they do this. It's a one day difference so I doubt much heavier consideration was given. Seems like it would be easier for all parties if these rejections came out at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydd21 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Has anyone received a decision for Columbia's Applied Math PhD or does anyone have any experience on when they send out decisions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engenmt Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Has anyone else still not heard anything from their Rutger's math PhD application? I see a trickle of responses (accepted, rejected, and wait list) coming out, but I still have a "No Decision". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellies Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) engenmt, why don't you email them and ask? That's how I got my response (for the stats dept, though). I am still on "No Decision" even today, even though I have been unofficially accepted. Did you apply to New Brunswick or Newark? Newark math told me there will be no decisions before May. Edited March 20, 2015 by Ellies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyar23 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Has anyone heard anything from NYU Stern's PhD in Statistics? I still haven't heard anything. It's a small program so maybe no one else here applied there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteLion Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I emailed them and asked and they said they would not be able to offer me admission. Given that they have 50-100 applicants for 1-2 spots, I imagine most applicants are no longer under serious consideration, even if they haven't released an official decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoku_valentine Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 For those interested in Colorado State University, I think they will start giving spots to those in the waitlist. I just received an email from the Head of Admissions asking me if I was interested in CSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbfan Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I emailed them and asked and they said they would not be able to offer me admission. Given that they have 50-100 applicants for 1-2 spots, I imagine most applicants are no longer under serious consideration, even if they haven't released an official decision. I see that you've applied to Maryland AMSC. Have you heard anything from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portmanteaujam Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Might be a bit premature, but does anyone know for sure where they're going yet? Edited March 20, 2015 by Portmanteaujam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteLion Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I see that you've applied to Maryland AMSC. Have you heard anything from them? I contacted them too(I have one offer that downgrades from a fellowship to a TAship if I don't take it soon), and they said that they have sent out their first round acceptances, that essentially I am waitlisted, and that I would likely need to wait until close to April 15 if I decided to wait it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbfan Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I contacted them too(I have one offer that downgrades from a fellowship to a TAship if I don't take it soon), and they said that they have sent out their first round acceptances, that essentially I am waitlisted, and that I would likely need to wait until close to April 15 if I decided to wait it out. Yes, I called and got the same information. It's a shame how drawn out the wait can be when you're on the waitlist, but, hey it's better than an outright rejection. And yes, it sounds like you're in a tight spot. Would you choose Maryland over this other program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echlori Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Anyone still waiting for UW Statistics Masters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteLion Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yes, I called and got the same information. It's a shame how drawn out the wait can be when you're on the waitlist, but, hey it's better than an outright rejection. And yes, it sounds like you're in a tight spot. Would you choose Maryland over this other program? Maryland was my top choice heading into the application season, so I am fairly certain yes. However, based on my results at similarly ranked schools, my guess is that I ultimately won't make the cut, but then again you never know. How about you? How does Maryland fit into your school choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarinetist Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) This is probably a long shot, but might as well try: has anyone heard from Iowa State's online (distance education) M.S. program yet? Edited March 21, 2015 by Clarinetist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellies Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 engenmt, this is what I wrote in my first email to the program director: "Dear Professor xxxxxx, How are you? My name is xxxxx, and I applied to the PhD program in your department. I noticed on GradCafe that many people received a decision already, but I have not. Is there any way you could possibly tell me if I am still under consideration?" I also mentioned that I was extremely interested. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyar23 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I emailed them and asked and they said they would not be able to offer me admission. Given that they have 50-100 applicants for 1-2 spots, I imagine most applicants are no longer under serious consideration, even if they haven't released an official decision. Yeah I just wish they would respond with an official decision. I've heard from the other schools I applied to, just waiting on them. Problem is that it's my top choice so it would completely change my decision if I got in! Who did you email to get info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigga Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 So I ended up in a kind of silly situaiton...applied to 7 schools for an MA/MS in Biostatistics, when really my intent was to just go to a midranked one. I wanted to see how I would do with the other schools for shits and giggles. I applied to Buffalo, Albany, Pittsburgh, Michigan, UCLA, Berkeley, and Harvard. Buffalo was my school of choice. I ended up getting into all of them aside from Berkeley. The most surprising of course was Harvard. Michigan and Buffalo were the only schools who looked like they would consider funding at the Master's level, but I did not receive anything. That being said, to get my Master's I will need to take on a load of debt to complement my modest ~$10k from undergrad. Since I'm a NY resident, Buffalo (and Albany, but thats not really being considered now) are the cheapest options by far. 2 years there will run me about $25k, plus a very low cost of living. Everywhere else is going to be $40k+, with Harvard being $60k+. Thats without even considering living expenses, which would be much higher in the Harvard or UCLA area than it would be in Bufflao or Ann Arbor. My career goals at the moment are to get my Masters and go to industry. If my intent was to pursue a PhD, it would be hard to justify not attending Harvard. But since my plans are elsewhere oriented, I feel like it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend the excess money on the Master's especially when Im browsing employment stats and it seems like entry level jobs across the country start at similar base salaries. I know the higher ranked schools will potentially have more connections and obviously come with a higher level of prestige, but at the same time I feel like if I get my degree in Buffalo and stick around I could develop a pretty good network to start off with. But then I also think people try so hard to get into Harvard all the time and then I get in and I'm really cavalier about it. Anyways, tl;dr version - got into Harvard by 'accident' for Biostats MA. My top choose is Buffalo because of financial reasons. Everyone I talk to says I'm crazy, but I do actually like Buffalo's program. Anyone have any insights/comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayessays Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Go to Buffalo. Two years without any funding at UCLA, Harvard, or Michigan is going to cost you more than $100k when you include living expenses. For an industry job, I don't think there's any way to justify spending all that extra money. Ellies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa8191 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 @pyar23, I was in the same situation! I applied to 7 MS/MA Biostats and got into 5 by far and rejected by Berkeley. I was intended to go to Duke or UCLA but after visiting Vanderbilt, I really like the program. I'm also intending to go into industry after graduation (don't want to pursue a PhD). Till the end, I chose to attend Vandy, well they have good courses and teaching environment, but largely due to the scholarship I will be receiving. (only need to pay 20% tuition). It's fortunate that I really like the program and I also can save a lot of money. For me, yeah, Yale, Duke, UCLA, they are really big names. However, I wouldn't want to be in large debt after graduation from Master; especially not sure if you can get a job right after. (The interest from loan is def NO fun). I think financial situation plays a big role to me. P.S. I'm an international student, so, I was surprised that I can get into the program with this much scholarship and I enjoy the surprise! Will definitely grab the chance I have. Also, I found myself no regret not choosing those better ranking programs Hope you are also satisfied by your choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar_rf Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Go to Buffalo. Two years without any funding at UCLA, Harvard, or Michigan is going to cost you more than $100k when you include living expenses. For an industry job, I don't think there's any way to justify spending all that extra money. I very much got the impression that if you're a native english speaker then you are pretty much going to be able to get support through a TAship at Michigan. They have a lot of teaching that needs to be done and not nearly enough PhD students to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteLion Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Go to Buffalo. Two years without any funding at UCLA, Harvard, or Michigan is going to cost you more than $100k when you include living expenses. For an industry job, I don't think there's any way to justify spending all that extra money. I would be inclined to agree with this. My master's institution is unranked, yet my officemate just graduated and got a job with great pay and 4 weeks off starting out. Although it might depend on your field of interest. I have heard that for finance jobs it is more important to have a degree from a prestigious school on your resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigga Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks for the feedback everyone! It's nice to have some people understand my line of reasoning...most people I talk to (aside from my mom who will be helping me out a little financial, ha) think I'm crazy to pass up on the Harvard opportunity, but they are also the ones who won't be paying for it. I know Michigan does have a lot of funding opportunities, but when i got my acceptance they said they did not have anything to offer me. That is not to say that something couldn't pop up at some point during my tenure there, but there is no guarantee. As such, it would be a bit like rolling the dice - it could work out splendidly or I could end up paying more in the end. Since I am actually happy with the program at Buffalo and its cheaper, I'm pleased with my decision to go there. And the funding gamble is the same thing at Buffalo, so it may end up working in my favor eventually anyways. Thanks for the feedback again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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