ampersand Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 For the sake of random speculation and killing time, anyone want to place bets on when Michigan sends out waitlists and rejections. It looks like they are running later than last year, but who knows when. Perhaps next year I'll be a grad school bookie, taking bets on the over/under for dates of notifications (although fake posts could ruin the integrity of the system). Still, it might make this process a bit more interesting. I think you've hit on a great source of additional income. I think we've already proved that we're all obsessive enough that we'd engage in betting on notification dates. As for when Michigan decides to send out notifications, who knows. Have they sent out all their acceptances already? I'm near the point of not really even caring whether they accept me or not. I just want to hear from all my schools so I can start deciding where I want to go.
UndraftedFreeAgent Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 That'd be cool, but I don't know if they let you take comprehensive exams while in federal prison. If anyone's going to school in a non-extradition country, this could be a gold mine hahaha. The only problem is that it assumes that students have money to pay off their debts.
JordanJames Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 For the sake of random speculation and killing time, anyone want to place bets on when Michigan sends out waitlists and rejections. It looks like they are running later than last year, but who knows when. Perhaps next year I'll be a grad school bookie, taking bets on the over/under for dates of notifications (although fake posts could ruin the integrity of the system). Still, it might make this process a bit more interesting. Cheers, How about a predictions market where you take a cut on each share bought? Set up shop in Ireland with Intrade, or claim it's for "research" purposes like the Iowa market and get approval to run it without having to deal with SEC regulations.
letmein... Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Someone just told me about this site and I'm hoping people can provide some insights... Any clues? I've been accepted to UC Davis and UCSD. I only applied to the former as I knew I'd get in (the DGS wrote one of my recommendations as he liked me when I did my undergrad there). I've been rejected by UT Austin, WashU, and Yale. Firstly, does it make sense to get into UCSD but not Texas? Also, I see that people have heard rejections from Chicago and NYU. I still have not heard from those schools or Harvard. What does that mean? I'm not expecting too much at this point, but this whole process bewilders me. I'll be more than happy with UCSD, but I just wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts.
bluewhenitsgray Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 The general consensus seems to be that Harvard has already notified admits and waitlisted students, so if you haven't heard you're very likely rejected. Don't worry though, you're in good company.
ordinonuovo Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 The same for Chicago and NYU. They have notified those admitted already, but maybe waiting to see how many of them decline before sending out final rejection letters. UCLA it seems, is sending out rejections in small batches. The wait is killing me...
silencio1982 Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Those of us who got Chicago rejections (I am pretty sure I speak for everyone in that group, but could be wrong) either called or e-mailed Kathy Anderson- they have made decisions and can give you the info by phone or e-mail. That being said, I am pretty sure letters will be coming next week, since Ms. Anderson told me they were put in the mail last week. I think they have notified all their admits. I could be wrong, though. Any Chicago admits on the board that want to correct me if I am wrong?
letmein... Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 I figured as much but wanted to ask. Well, UCSD here I come...
lenin333 Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 ... what should I do? ... All rejections and 3 more to go... any suggestions...
polisciusername Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Those of us who got Chicago rejections (I am pretty sure I speak for everyone in that group, but could be wrong) either called or e-mailed Kathy Anderson- they have made decisions and can give you the info by phone or e-mail. That being said, I am pretty sure letters will be coming next week, since Ms. Anderson told me they were put in the mail last week. I think they have notified all their admits. I could be wrong, though. Any Chicago admits on the board that want to correct me if I am wrong? Do you know if chicago will by default be sending email rejections along with the postal rejection?
silencio1982 Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 Do you know if chicago will by default be sending email rejections along with the postal rejection? Not sure. I would guess just postal but I don't know... sorry!
Quarex Posted March 10, 2008 Posted March 10, 2008 ... what should I do? ... All rejections and 3 more to go... any suggestions... Well, you might as well contact the places that rejected you and ask what was lacking about your application. If it is something more easily fixable (GRE, statement of purpose) then that is nice, but if it is something else, you might have to figure out a new path. Some people give taking more graduate courses in the subject as a student-at-large a shot; it can show your continuing efforts to excel in the field, give you new potential writers for letters of recommendation, and maybe give you some more impressive grades to show off. Of course, some other people also think that this is not liable to help. This probably means that it will help you with some programs, and not at all with others. Of course, you also might still get accepted from one of those last three places, so first try staying hopeful!
lenin333 Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Good GRE's? 650v/780Q/5.5AWA 93%/90%/88% I was aiming to a PhD in Econ, but I was convinced to go this route. I know that others have better but where should these place me in the world of Poli-Sci?
thebends1996 Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 lenin333, First, you have great GRE scores. I can say with little to no reservation that they had no bearing on your rejections. I really think another component of your application must have been missing something. Also, from looking at the schools you were rejected from, you applied to some really competitive places. I have a feeling you will get into NSSR, but I can tell you a bit about that place if you would like (I know a few people who went there). I know this is my first post, but I had to say that i empathize with you. I am getting ready to apply for PhD programs for the third time this fall. My first time was right out of undergrad at the cajoling of an undergraduate professor with unrealistic expectations for me at the time. I went through one of the most humbling experiences of my life as the rejections trickled in (except one school without funding that will remain nameless). I decided to take a different path and ended up reapplying to a professional program (public policy) and received a full ride. At the end of my second year, I reapplied to PhD programs in political science and programs in public policy. My GRE scores at the time were much lower than yours (1300 combined) and I was accepted at Indiana and Florida State. Although I loved FSU, some family issues arose and I was forced to decline. Now, I have been working for the Mayor's Office in NYC since the fall and I am once again determined to finally take the PhD plunge (3rd times a charm...i hope). I'm not sure how your situation will end this year, but I'm sure that if things don't work out, you can exponentially increase your chances of acceptance to a great program with some polishing of your research interests and maybe your writing sample (if needed). Finally, it's a ridiculously competitive process. Last year FSU told me they had 100+ applicants for 10 spots. I can only imagine how many the "elite" schools receive.
lenin333 Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Dear thebends, Thanks for the kind words. I love that album too. Bulletproof... best song. Sincerely, Lenin anxiousapplicant 1
Ferrero Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Re: Gre scores...do you all think 1320/6.0 good enough for top 15 programs with an otherwise excellent application?
lenin333 Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 I would love to have the data on accepted GRE scores for top ten programs... anxiousapplicant 1
bluewhenitsgray Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 I would love to have the data on accepted GRE scores for top ten programs... The best the web has to offer on the subject, as far as I know: http://brianjphillips.blogspot.com/2005 ... cores.html
polisciphd Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Rejected from Michigan. This was posted on wolverine access The Graduate Admissions Committee wants to thank you for applying for graduate study in the Political Science department. We regret to inform you that the Graduate Admissions Committee is unable to recommend you for admission as a graduate student this fall. This year, the Department was only able to accept a small number of applicants. There are many excellent students whom we have been unable to accommodate. We appreciate your interest in our Department and extend our best wishes for the future.
BadUsername Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 Rejected from Michigan. This was posted on wolverine access The Graduate Admissions Committee wants to thank you for applying for graduate study in the Political Science department. We regret to inform you that the Graduate Admissions Committee is unable to recommend you for admission as a graduate student this fall. This year, the Department was only able to accept a small number of applicants. There are many excellent students whom we have been unable to accommodate. We appreciate your interest in our Department and extend our best wishes for the future. Ditto... Shortest, least sympathetic rejection note ever!
mox Posted March 13, 2008 Posted March 13, 2008 USC sent denials via email today. Canned and junky yet expected. 0-2 waiting on UCR Umass UCSB and Hawaii (actually top choice because I wanna live in Hawaii =P )
ampersand Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 Re: Gre scores...do you all think 1320/6.0 good enough for top 15 programs with an otherwise excellent application? This is just my impression...I think that 1320 combined is a little on the low side, although it would help to know how it breaks out between verbal and quantitative. 6.0 AW is excellent. Of course, high GRE scores alone aren't enough to get you into a top school.
Canadianpolsci Posted March 14, 2008 Posted March 14, 2008 Good GRE's? 650v/780Q/5.5AWA 93%/90%/88% I was aiming to a PhD in Econ, but I was convinced to go this route. I know that others have better but where should these place me in the world of Poli-Sci? The verbal score is a touch low, just a touch. 680 would be fine, 700 just fine. The quant score. is great. I don't think your GREs hurt you. They were not the issue.
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