acoustic_mayhem Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 Anyone else out there applying for Sociology programs? I just finished my 2nd application! This process is so overwhelming, I really hope I don't have to do it again next year......
Anonposter84 Posted December 3, 2007 Posted December 3, 2007 I'm applying....should have one in by tomorrow and the rest shortly thereafter. This is my second go 'round and I know the rest come much easier than the first (depending on how much SOP tweaking needs to be done). Where you applying/what are your interests? Good luck!
rising_star Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 I considered applying to some sociology programs but decided against it because I don't have any real background in the discipline and my interest would be more qualitative, which is difficult to find. Good luck to all of you!
Salvatore Posted December 28, 2007 Posted December 28, 2007 Hi JasonL. My sense is that schools don't really care all that much about the GRE writing if your statement of purpose and writing sample are strong. Good luck.
JasonL Posted December 28, 2007 Posted December 28, 2007 Reading through the posts from last year, it seems pretty difficult to gauge the "typical" profile of an accepted applicant to a program in the top 30. Any thoughts?
acoustic_mayhem Posted December 31, 2007 Author Posted December 31, 2007 Hi Jason-- I get the sense that you need at least a 3.5 gpa and a 1200 total GRE in general to make it to the next level where they then weigh your statement of purpose, writing sample, and letters of rec to make a final decision. This is my first time applying though, so my thoughts are only coming from what I've read about other people's experience. Good luck to you!
fedge Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 I submitted all of my applications, which is a great relief. But now I
rising_star Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Will we be able to sell our current house? Yuck! I wouldn't want to be asking myself that question given the current housing market. Personally, I'm hoping it tanks in the middle of next year so I can buy a condo to live in while working on my PhD...
UndraftedFreeAgent Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Yuck! I wouldn't want to be asking myself that question given the current housing market. Personally, I'm hoping it tanks in the middle of next year so I can buy a condo to live in while working on my PhD... Speaking as someone who currently works as an economist, the housing market is expected to bottom out in the 3rd quarter of 2008 in most areas. Incidentally, this is exactly when we will be heading off to our respective programs. Certain areas are not seeing any significant drop in prices. Generally these are the obvious places like big cities where housing is always in high demand. Towns with a heavy industrial (specifically non-durables) or agricultural base will see the largest decline in home prices, as those industries will suffer due to energy prices and weak consumer spending. I'm going to stop now. I'm not at work and don't have to be there til 8:30
fedge Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Fortunately, I live in one of those areas where prices are still rising (although minimally). And my specific neighborhood is unique for the area and homes are still selling relatively quickly (60 days). I just hope that the market is the same in a few months when we try to sell! That would be great if the market does bottom in Q3. I would love to buy another home instead of renting while in school. But, I think a Q3 bottom is wishful thinking and see this thing playing out over a couple more years, IMHO. Britt
rising_star Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 from what I hear sociology has some issues. Personally, I don't like UGA because of its disconnect with the town. I also dislike the drought and the water shortage we're facing. I dislike the racial issues still evident in this town and undergraduate ignorance of the fact that there is poverty in Athens (hello, there is public housing in view from an expensive as hell student learning center!). but other than that, yea it's fine. rumor has it that houses here aren't moving. prices range from like $80K for a condo in some areas ($125K for the nicer condos) to $400K+ for houses with acreage located in the surrounding counties.
acoustic_mayhem Posted January 11, 2008 Author Posted January 11, 2008 Finished! I had doubts if I would make it---between application fees and the transcript nightmares I've had (won't bore you with the details)-- but I made it! Now begins the long long wait......thank goodness for the Sundance Film Festival to keep me occupied for a while.. How is everyone else coming along?
fedge Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 Congrats! It is a great feeling to be done. Then you realize that someone else is determining where you'll spend the next 5+ years of your life What schools did you apply to?
Minnesotan Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 (won't bore you with the details) You miss the point of these forums, entirely.
tutnyce Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Applied to Chicago, Berkeley, Princeton, UNC, Columbia and Yale's Ph.D. programs. I'm not sure what to expect at this point... Obviously, I'd be thrilled to get into any of these programs.
tutnyce Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 haha, might be too ambitious for my own good... time will tell
fedge Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Hey tutnyce, more power to you! I wish you the best! I know my credentials make admission at those schools VERY unlikely. But I did apply to Penn and Cornell. You never know!
tutnyce Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 You never know! That's how I try to approach the admissions process as well. Thanks and good luck!
acoustic_mayhem Posted January 14, 2008 Author Posted January 14, 2008 Congrats! It is a great feeling to be done. Then you realize that someone else is determining where you'll spend the next 5+ years of your life What schools did you apply to? I applied to a broad range of schools-- Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, Davis, Brown, Johns Hopkins, Minnesota.... What about you?
fedge Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Penn, Cornell, Ohio St., SUNY Albany, UMass, NC State, Georgia I decided not to apply to Duke, UNC, and Virginia. Now I wish I had. Ever since I submitted my last app I am questioning everything!!!
acoustic_mayhem Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Penn, Cornell, Ohio St., SUNY Albany, UMass, NC State, Georgia I decided not to apply to Duke, UNC, and Virginia. Now I wish I had. Ever since I submitted my last app I am questioning everything!!! I know what you mean-- I can't stop thinking about things I wish I would have said in my SOP, or thinking I wish I would have had time to retake the GRE....but oh well, can't do anything now! I just hope I don't have to go through this again next year-- I'm ready to start a program now!
fedge Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Did anyone else apply to NC State? If so, did you get a phone call from the school? I got a message saying that my app was received and was now being reviewed by the full committee. I am taking this to mean that I made the long list. Has anyone else had a school call and tell them something similar? I am confused. Is it common to call applicants and tell them their app is being reviewed? And do you think they called everyone on the long list? Any insights are appreciated. And I have to say that it is GREAT to hear something! Especially since it wasn
acoustic_mayhem Posted January 22, 2008 Author Posted January 22, 2008 Did anyone else apply to NC State? If so, did you get a phone call from the school? I got a message saying that my app was received and was now being reviewed by the full committee. I am taking this to mean that I made the long list. Has anyone else had a school call and tell them something similar? I am confused. Is it common to call applicants and tell them their app is being reviewed? And do you think they called everyone on the long list? Any insights are appreciated. And I have to say that it is GREAT to hear something! Especially since it wasn
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