adelhiboy Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Hi everyone, I only just found this thread and am pleasantly relieved to find some company too. I applied to the MA program at NPSIA. My status still remains preliminary review required. I am praying it changes to show some progress. As with everyone else, anxiety is hitting the roof. Either way, good luck everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagnik_G Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I was just moved from 'preliminary review required' to 'review in progress by department'. So...that's good. The nerves, though! The nerves are killing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCrSS Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On the website it says files will be looked at for admission purposes after February 15th so from tomorrow anxiety levels will go to a whole new level lol Omie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmi Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Hey guys, my status says "recommended for assessment" but as many have noted in this thread I should not get too excited. But I wanted to know what exactly does that mean..that we met the GPA cut off? or they assessed our files a little further and we seem like good fits? Does anyone know what this status really says about the strength of our application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagnik_G Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 hours ago, gemmi said: Hey guys, my status says "recommended for assessment" but as many have noted in this thread I should not get too excited. But I wanted to know what exactly does that mean..that we met the GPA cut off? or they assessed our files a little further and we seem like good fits? Does anyone know what this status really says about the strength of our application? https://graduate.carleton.ca/application-status/ This was posted earlier in the forum, but I'm just reposting the link for the benefit of the people who are joining new or are unable to find the original poster. To answer your question, your current status would mean that your documents and such are probably in order and they have moved you ahead to now be assessed by the department. I guess once the department actually begins looking at your file the status will change again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mppmgaapplicant2018 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Hey folks, quick question: I've been recently contemplating applying to NPSIA (despite having missed the deadline for the first round of offers). Any clue whether, besides being considered for guaranteed funding, what other disadvantages I might be at by applying later? How many second round offers are extended? Or if they are, at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLex Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, mppmgaapplicant2018 said: Hey folks, quick question: I've been recently contemplating applying to NPSIA (despite having missed the deadline for the first round of offers). Any clue whether, besides being considered for guaranteed funding, what other disadvantages I might be at by applying later? How many second round offers are extended? Or if they are, at all? Last year, no second round offers went out. They had more people accept first round than they were planning on admitting (Munk was super cheap with funding packages, so I know a lot of people went with NPSIA because of that). It doesn't always seem to be that way, but generally there are very few second round offers from my understanding. So if you have the extra money you can give it a shot, but your odds are likely not the best. Edited February 18, 2018 by LoopyLex mppmgaapplicant2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delidas Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 @mppmgaapplicant2018 I'd echo LoopyLex's sentiments, but without the weight of experience; this is my first application round, so I'm only going off of anecdote. That being said, you have nothing to lose by applying. Regardless of the odds, the surest way to lower your chance of acceptance is to not apply at all. If you can stand to part with the cash, I'd go for it. mppmgaapplicant2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mppmgaapplicant2018 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 11 hours ago, LoopyLex said: Last year, no second round offers went out. They had more people accept first round than they were planning on admitting (Munk was super cheap with funding packages, so I know a lot of people went with NPSIA because of that). It doesn't always seem to be that way, but generally there are very few second round offers from my understanding. So if you have the extra money you can give it a shot, but your odds are likely not the best. 2 hours ago, Delidas said: @mppmgaapplicant2018 I'd echo LoopyLex's sentiments, but without the weight of experience; this is my first application round, so I'm only going off of anecdote. That being said, you have nothing to lose by applying. Regardless of the odds, the surest way to lower your chance of acceptance is to not apply at all. If you can stand to part with the cash, I'd go for it. Thanks for the insight, you two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwi Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I had an optimistic thought. This thread is a lot smaller than last year. It is less focused on other similar programs, but maybe it also means there are a lot fewer applicants this year! Maybe there is room for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine18 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Irwi said: I had an optimistic thought. This thread is a lot smaller than last year. It is less focused on other similar programs, but maybe it also means there are a lot fewer applicants this year! Maybe there is room for everyone! The suspense is killing me! I just want to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCrSS Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Do they work on reading break? I can't wait anymore lol it's been like 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwi Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 58 minutes ago, DCrSS said: Do they work on reading break? I can't wait anymore lol it's been like 6 months. If anything I would hope that they have extra time to go through applications when all the students are away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagnik_G Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 10 hours ago, Irwi said: If anything I would hope that they have extra time to go through applications when all the students are away. Exactly. If they're trying to get things out by the end of this month at least, I would assume they'd take every opportunity possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delidas Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 16 hours ago, Irwi said: I had an optimistic thought. This thread is a lot smaller than last year. It is less focused on other similar programs, but maybe it also means there are a lot fewer applicants this year! Maybe there is room for everyone! Here's hoping that means we each manage to procure a decent funding package as well. You know, while we're all being optimistic I'm also pretty sure that they'll be working over reading week. If the goal is to have acceptances out by the end of the month, then they'd pretty much have to. Otherwise they'd have what, three days or something? If they've learned lessons from years past, they'll do the work now to spare them headache and inquiry in the future. We students can be real pains in the ass when we want to be, you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZayyQs Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 This wait is agonizing. ? Omie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuupa Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I am trying so hard not to think about it. Midterms are helping a lot in that aspect, though. Looks like I'm pretty much the only one who didn't apply to NPSIA but if we are all optimist, we might all be in Ottawa next year. Anyone started thinking about where to live ? I'll be abroad all summer so I think it will be hard to manage... ZayyQs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delidas Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I've heard good things about the Glebe, Old Ottawa South, Centertown, and Little Italy. Good in that they're all close to Carleton, have decent access to public transportation, and offer comparatively cheap rent. Depending what my financial situation is like, I might look for a place around there. Preferably in Little Italy, because, you know, food. ZayyQs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omie Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Impatiently refreshing Carleton Central 15+ times a day ... *sigh* bambing, ZayyQs and DCrSS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamNpsia Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Hey everyone, I just got off the phone with NPSIA, according to them some decisions have been made, but no one has been informed. Offers should start rolling out by next week or the week after. Stress level just went from 0 to 100 real quick. Sagnik_G, bambing and Omie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmi Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, SamNpsia said: Hey everyone, I just got off the phone with NPSIA, according to them some decisions have been made, but no one has been informed. Offers should start rolling out by next week or the week after. Stress level just went from 0 to 100 real quick. Okay yeah anxiety is rising by the second! Has anyone's status from this group changed? What are the statuses now from members here? SamNpsia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omie Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, gemmi said: Okay yeah anxiety is rising by the second! Has anyone's status from this group changed? What are the statuses now from members here? Still on "prelim review required" :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine18 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 My status has been on recommended for assessment for the past week and a half or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamNpsia Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, sunshine18 said: My status has been on recommended for assessment for the past week and a half or so Mine has been like that for roughly two weeks plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine18 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, SamNpsia said: Mine has been like that for roughly two weeks plus. I'm hoping that's a positive sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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