Fall 2010 Admission Results

[APGradApplicant]

Just wanted to wish everyone who's still in my boat of waiting on a wait list and a happy weekend.

FYI the latest Rochester post is just another troll...I'm still playing the waiting game!

[allevolve]

Still...from what I can tell, UCSD's IR/PS Ph.D has not sent out any rejections or acceptances (only MPIA has). Does anyone know what is going on with them? Their app deadline was back in mid-December.

Edited April 11, 2010 by allevolve

[Keller65]

  On 4/11/2010 at 5:38 PM, allevolve said:

Still...from what I can tell, UCSD's IR/PS Ph.D has not sent out any rejections or acceptances (only MPIA has). Does anyone know what is going on with them? Their app deadline was back in mid-December.

Phone them tomorrow and use this line:

[Keller65]

There are worse things than waiting for 4/15. You could be this guy:

[ipsqq]

  On 4/11/2010 at 5:38 PM, allevolve said:

Still...from what I can tell, UCSD's IR/PS Ph.D has not sent out any rejections or acceptances (only MPIA has). Does anyone know what is going on with them? Their app deadline was back in mid-December.

That's a really bad sign for the department.

[maaganmichael]

Got a funded offer from Hawaii. You guys think its a place to deserve going? Also waiting for funding from KSU of which they told me I was still in the pool. If I also get fund from KSU, which place do you guys think is better? Any suggestion will be appreciated. Thanks. I am going to refuse offers from LSU and GSU. Hopefully it will help someone in the waitlist.Due to my low GRE in verbal. I have not applied for any high ranking programs. got 4 in 5 programs I applied.

[Keller65]

  On 4/11/2010 at 11:32 PM, maaganmichael said:

Got a funded offer from Hawaii. You guys think its a place to deserve going? Also waiting for funding from KSU of which they told me I was still in the pool. If I also get fund from KSU, which place do you guys think is better? Any suggestion will be appreciated. Thanks. I am going to refuse offers from LSU and GSU. Hopefully it will help someone in the waitlist.Due to my low GRE in verbal. I have not applied for any high ranking programs. got 4 in 5 programs I applied.

I'm probably going to offend someone by saying this, but given rough comparability between KSU and Hawaii, I would much rather spend the better part of my twenties in Honolulu, HI, than Manhattan, KS.

[APGradApplicant]

  On 4/11/2010 at 11:32 PM, maaganmichael said:

Got a funded offer from Hawaii. You guys think its a place to deserve going? Also waiting for funding from KSU of which they told me I was still in the pool. If I also get fund from KSU, which place do you guys think is better? Any suggestion will be appreciated. Thanks. I am going to refuse offers from LSU and GSU. Hopefully it will help someone in the waitlist.Due to my low GRE in verbal. I have not applied for any high ranking programs. got 4 in 5 programs I applied.

Removing location from the equation, I would still go with Hawaii. There are some good people there and it certainly has done a better job at placing students in jobs than Kansas State has. Hawaii is definitely the better choice of those two...

[maaganmichael]

Thanks APgradApplicant: KSU here is Kent:)。I am thinking of taking GRE again and reapplying next year. But I am tried of this kind of standard exam. So I probably will accept one and go to US. Anyone here will also go to Hawaii?

[blankets]

Just emailed Toronto -

All MA waitlisters should hear in the next couple of days

Anyone heard from Minnesota waitlist or Columbia MAO?

[gravityflyer]

  On 4/12/2010 at 2:06 PM, blankets said:

Just emailed Toronto -

All MA waitlisters should hear in the next couple of days

Anyone heard from Minnesota waitlist or Columbia MAO?

I haven't received any news regarding the Minnesota waitlist. When I last spoke with Joanne, she indicated that it wouldn't be surprising if additional offers were made at the 11th hour.

[natofone]

  On 4/12/2010 at 12:47 AM, maaganmichael said:

Thanks APgradApplicant: KSU here is Kent:)。I am thinking of taking GRE again and reapplying next year. But I am tried of this kind of standard exam. So I probably will accept one and go to US. Anyone here will also go to Hawaii?

I wouldn't even consider Kent State if you have an offer from Hawaii. I grew up about 20 minutes from Kent and until you posted it I had no idea that they had a PhD in political science. I just googled the program and it doesn't seem like they have a traditional political science PhD program with standard subfield breakdowns. Also, while Kent is actually a very nice city, Ohio has terrible weather.

[maaganmichael]

Thanks Natofone. Kent State told me they would make funding decision next week. I cant wait until then. I think I will accept Hawaii. By the way,anyone here has been accepted by Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University?

[Keller65]

Down the home stretch! It's been fun (for most)!

[gravityflyer]

Just received a note from Minnesota. Apparently they've filled all their slots and won't be culling from the waitlist.

[someoneoutthere]

  On 4/14/2010 at 3:23 PM, gravityflyer said:

Just received a note from Minnesota. Apparently they've filled all their slots and won't be culling from the waitlist.

I'm sorry!! That sucks. You have some great options, though.

[blankets]

  On 4/14/2010 at 3:40 PM, someoneoutthere said:

I'm sorry!! That sucks. You have some great options, though.

I also got the Minnesota letter, no PhD for me. I did, however get into the Toronto MA about 20 min. after the Minnesota letter came through.

So now the decision is New School (1/2 tuition) MA vs. McGill MA vs. Toronto MA

tough, tough, tough

[Ziz]

  On 4/14/2010 at 4:24 PM, blankets said:

I also got the Minnesota letter, no PhD for me. I did, however get into the Toronto MA about 20 min. after the Minnesota letter came through.

So now the decision is New School (1/2 tuition) MA vs. McGill MA vs. Toronto MA

tough, tough, tough

Toronto would be funded wouldn't it? I would take that over McGill...

[blankets]

  On 4/14/2010 at 5:34 PM, Ziz said:

Toronto would be funded wouldn't it? I would take that over McGill...

I emailed to find out about my Toronto status. Official MA admits go out on Friday with more info on funding etc.

[jennyk]

  On 4/14/2010 at 5:51 PM, blankets said:

I emailed to find out about my Toronto status. Official MA admits go out on Friday with more info on funding etc.

This Friday? The 16th? I have yet to hear from Toronto so I was just wondering.

[Keller65]

Anyone still waiting to make a decision? I gather at least two prominent members (APGradApplicant and someoneoutthere) are still deliberating/in negotiations at this late hour.

[rabs52]

I'm still waiting to hear if i get off the Columbia waitlist. anyone planning to turn down a spot there in the next two days??

[Keller65]

  On 4/14/2010 at 11:47 PM, rabs52 said:

I'm still waiting to hear if i get off the Columbia waitlist. anyone planning to turn down a spot there in the next two days??

Columbia had a very difficult time handling files this season. One poster's file was not even reviewed. I would phone tomorrow and ask for a direct answer -- your acceptance could be sitting there with collected dust.

[plisar]

  On 4/15/2010 at 12:22 AM, Keller65 said:

Columbia had a very difficult time handling files this season. One poster's file was not even reviewed. I would phone tomorrow and ask for a direct answer -- your acceptance could be sitting there with collected dust.

Everyone's files were reviewed at Columbia.

[Keller65]

  On 4/15/2010 at 2:58 AM, plisar said:

Everyone's files were reviewed at Columbia.

I have heard dubious things, but since you are "already attending", at what I infer to be Columbia, I will take you at your word.