2017-2018 Application Cycle

[Ayerbender]

  On 2/12/2018 at 5:36 PM, bikakica said:

Claiming a Chicago (theory) admit!

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Are Chicago decisions trickling?  I've heard nothing yet

[possibleirphd]

Brown admits, congrats! What are your sub-fields?

[Throwaway_polisci]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:34 PM, Ayerbender said:

Are Chicago decisions trickling?  I've heard nothing yet

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Someone posted a comparative subfield admit on the survey page as well so it looks like it's not subfield specific :/

[spcgsw96]

  On 2/14/2018 at 2:31 AM, cedfik said:

On a related note: This sounds like it should be basic but I’m not sure how to determine the subfield rankings of schools below #10? I saw a thread saying that until #15 or 20 should be “if you have to ask if they are, they aren’t” but I’m not sure if this is great advice to someone like me who tends to second guess everything. 

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anyone?

[Ayerbender]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:36 PM, Throwaway_polisci said:

Someone posted a comparative subfield admit on the survey page as well so it looks like it's not subfield specific :/

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Yeah, but I'm also theory, so subfield specific don't matter

 

I was more wondering because Chicago's website says decisions are 1st 2 weeks of March with some in Feb., but if they're trickling I'm now gonna ctrl+r m email so much...

 

Any news re Berkeley or Notre Dame?

[spcgsw96]

  On 2/14/2018 at 5:45 PM, Ayerbender said:

Berkeley's website states the dept. will contact mid-Feb., but official decisions are March 1

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Why is it so late this year...?

[spcgsw96]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:36 PM, possibleirphd said:

Brown admits, congrats! What are your sub-fields?

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Theory!

[jtp7118]

  On 2/14/2018 at 4:55 PM, Throwaway_polisci said:

Just want to be honest that Berkeley seems fairly far along in the visits process, e.g. they've been communicating with admits about dates and flight reimbursements and whatnot. However I still haven't received any funding info from them, which might imply that there are some kinks they're working out e.g. their waitlist.

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I am also waiting on funding from Berkeley...This is what my original email said back on Jan 31: "Formal details about the Department’s fellowship offer will be sent in a separate letter in the following weeks. You can anticipate receiving a competitive five-year funding package, including stipend/salary, tuition, and student health insurance." Did you get the same message? 

[SDMSK]

Do people know if Maryland has sent out all their acceptances? I know if I haven't heard back I probably have little chances but I just want to make sure...

[Ayerbender]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:40 PM, cedfik said:

Why is it so late this year...?

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No idea?  I'm just going by the what the website says.  But if Berkeley decisions from depts. started trickling...

Edit: I could be wrong, though.  Some users seem to have already gotten admits.  So eh

Edited February 14, 2018 by Ayerbender

[Hamb]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:36 PM, cedfik said:

anyone?

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I think it's just that most of us don't know, not that you're being ignored. I'm also interested in hearing an answer!

[Chuck Mangione]

I got into Maryland

Holy shit I thought I was going to strike out. I'm so freaking happy right now. I actually don't have to go back to Japan now to do PhD work.

Edited February 14, 2018 by komina12345

[BobBobBob]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:43 PM, komina12345 said:

I got into Maryland

Holy shit I thought I was going to strike out. I'm so freaking happy right now. I actually don't have to go back to Japan now to do PhD work.

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Congratulation!!

[skhann]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:43 PM, komina12345 said:

I got into Maryland

Holy shit I thought I was going to strike out. I'm so freaking happy right now. I actually don't have to go back to Japan now to do PhD work.

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Congrats! Guess your camping trip paid dividends.

[Asaid]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:43 PM, komina12345 said:

I got into Maryland

Holy shit I thought I was going to strike out. I'm so freaking happy right now. I actually don't have to go back to Japan now to do PhD work.

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There is no better feeling than knowing your next five years is secured. Congrats!

[audre.bored]

Can I just say all of this is super overwhelming

[SDMSK]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:53 PM, audre.bored said:

Can I just say all of this is super overwhelming

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Agree. My concern now is that I need counsel service but I can't afford it.

[jnewcomb08]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:43 PM, komina12345 said:

I got into Maryland

Holy shit I thought I was going to strike out. I'm so freaking happy right now. I actually don't have to go back to Japan now to do PhD work.

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although i have not gotten any notification from maryland myself, your post made my day.  i know what kind of mental space the rejections with no acceptances can get you in and to notch one in the win column takes away all the pressure and doubt that creeps in.  i'm very happy it worked out for you.

[ArcierePrudente]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:34 PM, Ayerbender said:

Are Chicago decisions trickling?  I've heard nothing yet

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They don't usually stagger from what I've seen/heard. You never know, of course.

(I'd like to be more helpful, but I haven't checked my account since before admits started posting, because I'm a coward and would like to know the Poli Sci and Social Thought results at the same time.) 

They've also had waitlists in prior years, but that was a while ago -- it may be worthwhile to check! 

[ArcierePrudente]

  On 2/14/2018 at 6:39 PM, Ayerbender said:

Yeah, but I'm also theory, so subfield specific don't matter

 

I was more wondering because Chicago's website says decisions are 1st 2 weeks of March with some in Feb., but if they're trickling I'm now gonna ctrl+r m email so much...

 

Any news re Berkeley or Notre Dame?

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"First two weeks of March" applies to official decisions/rejections. Most departments notify admits prior to that. 

[Ayerbender]

  On 2/14/2018 at 7:05 PM, ArcierePrudente said:

They don't usually stagger from what I've seen/heard. You never know, of course.

(I'd like to be more helpful, but I haven't checked my account since before admits started posting, because I'm a coward and would like to know the Poli Sci and Social Thought results at the same time.) 

They've also had waitlists in prior years, but that was a while ago -- it may be worthwhile to check! 

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Wait!  you can apply to social thought?  Damn,  I'm dumb...  I thought it was a sub-program of the PhD programs...

[Ayerbender]

  On 2/14/2018 at 7:07 PM, ArcierePrudente said:

"First two weeks of March" applies to official decisions/rejections. Most departments notify admits prior to that. 

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Oh, really?  So if I've heard nothing as of now, I should assume rejection or wait list?

[Asaid]

  On 2/14/2018 at 7:05 PM, ArcierePrudente said:

They don't usually stagger from what I've seen/heard. You never know, of course.

(I'd like to be more helpful, but I haven't checked my account since before admits started posting, because I'm a coward and would like to know the Poli Sci and Social Thought results at the same time.) 

They've also had waitlists in prior years, but that was a while ago -- it may be worthwhile to check! 

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How do you bear with the thought that the decision letter could just be in your inbox and not check your email? Much respek

[Ayerbender]

  On 2/14/2018 at 7:10 PM, Asaid said:

How do you bear with the thought that the decision letter could just be in your inbox and not check your email? Much respek

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Especially if there's a possibility of wait list - that's definitely an email you don't want to miss XD

[ArcierePrudente]

  On 2/14/2018 at 7:08 PM, Ayerbender said:

Oh, really?  So if I've heard nothing as of now, I should assume rejection or wait list?

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Again, I'm not sure what their policy is on wait lists this year. It never hurts to ask! (Think of it this way: the decision is already made; you risk nothing by bugging them.  )