s1994 Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 My undergrad institute has a joint-program with Columbia so I started as a pre-engineering freshman. In my sophomore year, I took a conflict class and it literally blew my mind. I thought the topic was so fascinating and fortunately, I got a RA job at Northwestern the following summer. That was the time when I became seriously interested in studying and doing political science. So I told my school that I was about to quit the engineering program -- but since I took so many classes as a pre-engineering student, I was able to meet all the graduation requirements and the registrar told me that I could in fact graduate one year early if I was no longer doing the joint program with Columbia. So I decided to graduate early that summer. And during the same summer, I took my GRE, and wrote 12 SoPs with the hope that I could still enjoy my life as a junior applicant (which did not turn out to be true. Last seater was the most hectic one in my undergrad career). In this sense, I started this poli sci Ph.D. game pretty late, but luckily everything worked out and I really appreciate what I've got today! And to the physics student in a previous post -- it's never too late to change your track once you find your passion! Sometimes, people would even view your non-traditional experience as a strength.
kaneross Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 54 minutes ago, yasir8959 said: Where are you from? Sounds like pakistan. Hahahaha. Anyways, lets shake on "Pineapple". Jee mein Pakistan se hoon
finalsenator Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 So have UCLA rejections really gone out? Because I havent gotten anything from them and was expecting a rejection by this point
Tvent1986 Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 19 minutes ago, finalsenator said: So have UCLA rejections really gone out? Because I havent gotten anything from them and was expecting a rejection by this point Me too. I also havent heard any position. What are you thinking? What are our chances now? I was expecting a rejection, but some hope come back now.
yasir8959 Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 18 hours ago, kaneross said: Jee mein Pakistan se hoon Hahahahaha so glad man. Hows your stuff holding up? Applications and etc?
kaneross Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, yasir8959 said: Hahahahaha so glad man. Hows your stuff holding up? Applications and etc? Everything's in process... Lets see what happens
lstauffer714 Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On February 18, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Birdie said: American University (SIS) is available online. I didn't get in. Got to try and get from the office to home without bursting into tears on the bus. Hey! How are people seeing the SIS decisions? When I log onto the applynowsis website, my status is still listed as submitted. Is there another website that lists the results?
yasir8959 Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 4 hours ago, kaneross said: Everything's in process... Lets see what happens Good luck.
Birdie Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 3 hours ago, lstauffer714 said: Hey! How are people seeing the SIS decisions? When I log onto the applynowsis website, my status is still listed as submitted. Is there another website that lists the results? I saw it when I logged onto the application portal. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you get a positive outcome.
Birdie Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/20/2016 at 1:55 PM, yasir8959 said: Hows your applications holding up? Accepts, waitlists, rejects wise. 2 rejections, 2 more I'm waiting on.
SeniorUnderGrad Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Interesting how someone got a phone call at 7PMish on a sunday from northeasten university... anyone claiming it?
cgfren08 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Could be someone just didn't post it until now and forgot to adjust the date.
SeniorUnderGrad Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 24 minutes ago, cgfren08 said: Could be someone just didn't post it until now and forgot to adjust the date. True, I thought it was just weird as all haha. Congrats to your UCONN acceptance, I got accepted there too! I'm visiting this week actually haha.
cgfren08 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, SeniorUnderGrad said: True, I thought it was just weird as all haha. Congrats to your UCONN acceptance, I got accepted there too! I'm visiting this week actually haha. Sounds good. As a full time teacher and dorm parent, sadly I wont get time for any of the visitation weekends. Hopefully doesn't cut into my funding chances in some of these places.
twinsora Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Has anyone heard from Brown/Johns Hopkins?
SeniorUnderGrad Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 22 minutes ago, twinsora said: Has anyone heard from Brown/Johns Hopkins? Nothing from Brown. I haven't seen anything on the results page either. (No acceptances, waitlists, rejections, or interviews)
kaneross Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 9 hours ago, yasir8959 said: Good luck. You too. Pata nehin hum faqeeroon ko visa kaun dey ga. I am planning k babbay shah k mazaar par jaa k mannat hee maang aao ya phir aur kuch nehin tou jaali-peer k paas chillaa hee kaat loon... visa tou lagay!
yasir8959 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 53 minutes ago, kaneross said: You too. Pata nehin hum faqeeroon ko visa kaun dey ga. I am planning k babbay shah k mazaar par jaa k mannat hee maang aao ya phir aur kuch nehin tou jaali-peer k paas chillaa hee kaat loon... visa tou lagay! Yaar i think PhD visa is easier. Are you applying for programs in USA? I have a question. Do you know if one needs financial statement even if gets fee remission and a living stipend?
kaneross Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, yasir8959 said: Yaar i think PhD visa is easier. Are you applying for programs in USA? I have a question. Do you know if one needs financial statement even if gets fee remission and a living stipend? Visa officers primary concerns are if you have sufficient money to cover your living expenses and if you can pay your fee. They feel more than satisfied if they come to know applicant has been awarded fully funded scholarship; which means his fee is already covered for the standard duration of his PhD program with the regular living stipend. However, to make your case strong; you should attach bank statement. This statement should show that your financial capability in your home country is not deteriorating and you are living in good conditions. But this amount does not necessarily need to be higher or equivalent to your fee + living expenses in prospective country since you are already on scholarship. You are just showing to prove that your home-land is already providing you a good life, you are just going abroad for ''higher education'' and does not represent that you wish to permanently stay in a prospective country. Ideally, the amount in the bank statement should be more than or equivalent to ''arrival and departure ticket'' plus enough money to pay initial deposits before opening bank account in a foreign country.
IndEnth Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Good luck everyone in this (hopefully) last week of waiting and hoping!
VMcJ Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 19 minutes ago, IndEnth said: Good luck everyone in this (hopefully) last week of waiting and hoping! I second that. I really hope this is the last one. Good luck, everyone!
wpg205 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Unless you are on a waitlist... What does everyone think the etiquette is on asking for an update on your status? I would also like to go to visiting students day, even if I am still in waitlist limbo, just so I can make an informed choice should I be given the decision. Straussian Dogmatist 1
simonluo Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Congratulations to those who are accepted at Indiana. I will be waiting for you guys at recruiting day Syas 1
Ed Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Any news from Masters programs? I applied to 8 program and no news till now
Hopeful57 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Has anyone gotten their official Vandy offer yet...? Like with money and, you know, tangible details?
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