2017-2018 Application Cycle

[sabine]

Really curious about this week

[PoliSci-freak]

14 minutes ago, cedfik said:

LSE acceptance!

Congrats! Which program? MRes/PhD in Political Science in the Department of Government? Did you have an interview?

Edited February 12, 2018 by PoliSci-freak

[ArcierePrudente]

15 hours ago, csantamir said:

Has everyone accepted or waitlisted been contacted by Notre Dame? I haven’t so presume I’m out.

I mean, I guess we don't know, since that's kind of like saying 'raise your hand if you aren't here'  ND technically does admissions until April, although those who receive an admit after a certain point were likely on the waiting list prior to that... not sure when that 'certain point' actually is. 

 

In other news, I propose that everyone waiting on Chicago makes it a point to actively expect acceptances NOT to be released this week. Otherwise we'll have to admit we can't actually control the outcome by ourselves, and I'm not ready to do that yet. 

[spcgsw96]

35 minutes ago, PoliSci-freak said:

Congrats! Which program? MRes/PhD in Political Science in the Department of Government? Did you have an interview?

Thank you! No and it was an MSc program (I applied to a lot* of PhD level programs and a few MA level)--no word on funding though (though I doubt it's going to be much) but I'm prioritizing my PhD applications anyway, so it's fine

*too many, in retrospect

[deutsch1997bw]

Did anyone on here apply to the University of Iowa?

[zereg]

I struck out up until this point, but claiming a UChicago acceptance. Don’t ever give up hope!

Comprative subfield, received the notification via email. Beyond excited!

Edited February 12, 2018 by zereg

[CandyCanes]

3 minutes ago, zereg said:

I struck out up until this point, but claiming a UChicago acceptance. Don’t ever give up hope!

Comprative subfield, received the notification via email. Literally shaking right now!

When did you get the email?

[zereg]

4 minutes ago, CandyCanes said:

When did you get the email?

Just a few minutes ago!

[Wiesbaden]

At this time, emailing to POI about my interests to your program may work...? I already sent "an" email before the application deadline to my POI and showing my current passion may...may help me to some degree...

[CandyCanes]

3 minutes ago, zereg said:

Just a few minutes ago!

Was it to check the portal or just a letter of acceptance attached?

[zereg]

4 minutes ago, CandyCanes said:

Was it to check the portal or just a letter of acceptance attached?

It's a letter so I would wait for a while and keep an eye on that inbox. Fingers crossed for everyone else here that applied as well, I'm wishing you all the best.

[CandyCanes]

4 minutes ago, zereg said:

It's a letter so I would wait for a while and keep an eye on that inbox. Fingers crossed for everyone else here that applied as well, I'm wishing you all the best.

Thanks!

[deutsch1997bw]

9 minutes ago, Alex@Beijing said:

 I applied. Comparative.

What are your interests within CP?

[buckinghamubadger]

Waitlisted at Brandeis. Somewhat surprised because they sent me recruitment emails, but also not that surprising given that their website says they accept two to five applicants every year.

Accepted: Notre Dame, Missouri, Colorado, UC Irvine

Waitlisted: Brandeis, WashU-STL

Rejected: Michigan, Princeton, Univ. Of Washington

Pending: USC

[bikakica]

Claiming a Chicago (theory) admit!

[BobBobBob]

Chicago's email came from Kathy in the department. Over 400 applications reviewed. Also highest stipend amount I've seen so far. high 20s.

Edited February 12, 2018 by BobBobBob

[Dirichlet]

Congratulations!

[Alex@Beijing]

4 minutes ago, BobBobBob said:

Chicago's email came from Kathy in the department. Over 400 applications reviewed.

Acceptance or rejection？

[BobBobBob]

To the post above, it was acceptance. Attached with email from department chair and info on visit.

Edited February 12, 2018 by BobBobBob

[ArcierePrudente]

And that's my cue to not check my email until Social Thought follows suit. I don't want to risk two emotional rollercoasters. Congrats to those who did brave their inboxes and saw something good! 

[cpmethods]

Congrats all who got in! And is anyone claiming the Columbia admit?

[sbs2018]

47 minutes ago, bikakica said:

Claiming a Chicago (theory) admit!

Congrats!! I *hope* I can also be accepted ... Though, since I haven't heard already, I doubt I'll be getting good news

[Gik]

I guess it's a rejection from Chicago if I haven't heard yet  

maybe they'll accept me for an MAPSS spot in March, let's see how it goes 

[skhann]

4 hours ago, cedfik said:

LSE acceptance!

For a second I thought this was MRes/PhD.

[buckinghamubadger]

Would anyone be interested in helping me build a regression model to help calculate the probability of admission at any given program for political scientists?

 

I tried to make estimates for myself using GRE scores/ranges, a program fit estimate, personal connections/whether or not I received recruitment contacting from the program and the quality of the application I sent off. I believe now after being waitlisted at Brandeis and partly (though less so) because I was waitlisted at WashU, that one factor I failed to control for was program size. My research experience was also a constant for myself, so that would be something I would be interested in looking at. Obviously GPA and undergrad institution rank would be important factors to look at. 

Anyways, if I'm going to do so, it will require data. That's where some of you come in. I am capable of coding the regression in R, but may also need someone to translate this into a workable model in HTML. Otherwise, I could just post the regression model here somewhere and allow people to calculate their own odds of admissions if they are interested.  

 

This is part of my ongoing project to provide more information to people who are at the beginning of this process (I plan on posting useful data for new applicants in March). PM me if you are interested in providing me with data and I will send you back a survey once I write it.