Hello hello,

I was accepted to do my DPhil at Oxford with departmental funding. Huge shock for me - I’m very happy and grateful!

I’ve also applied to 2 other institutions. All of the topics I’ve proposed are interesting, but if I were to rank, the topic I applied for at Oxford would be my third preference. I know getting departmental funding is huge, especially to study at a place like Oxford. I’m wondering how important it is for your DPhil/PhD topic to be aligned exactly with your specific interests and how much flexibility you have post-PhD to pursue your research interests?

I know ultimately it’s my decision but would appreciate any insight! Don’t know any PhD students personally.

Thank you all!!

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior, and I'm thinking about applying for history PHD programs next year. I can't figure out, though, if I should take the GRE this summer. None of the programs I'm interested in (Ivies, Stanford, UCs...) require the exam, but they also don't say not to submit it. Obviously, there's no reason for me not to take it other than pure laziness, but that is still a reason!

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Would it hurt my chances at all not to submit the GRE? Would it even help my chances to have a good GRE score? Thanks everyone!

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P.S. I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering specifically about history programs during this admissions cycle

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior, and I'm thinking about applying for history PHD programs next year. I can't figure out, though, if I should take the GRE this summer. None of the programs I'm interested in (Ivies, Stanford, UCs...) require the exam, but they also don't say not to submit it. Obviously, there's no reason for me not to take it other than pure laziness, but that is still a reason!

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Would it hurt my chances at all not to submit the GRE? Would it even help my chances to have a good GRE score? Thanks everyone!

​

P.S. I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering specifically about history programs during this admissions cycle

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior, and I'm thinking about applying for history PHD programs next year. I can't figure out, though, if I should take the GRE this summer. None of the programs I'm interested in (Ivies, Stanford, UCs...) require the exam, but they also don't say not to submit it. Obviously, there's no reason for me not to take it other than pure laziness, but that is still a reason!

​

Would it hurt my chances at all not to submit the GRE? Would it even help my chances to have a good GRE score? Thanks everyone!

​

P.S. I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering specifically about history programs during this admissions cycle

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior, and I'm thinking about applying for history PHD programs next year. I can't figure out, though, if I should take the GRE this summer. None of the programs I'm interested in (Ivies, Stanford, UCs...) require the exam, but they also don't say not to submit it. Obviously, there's no reason for me not to take it other than pure laziness, but that is still a reason!

​

Would it hurt my chances at all not to submit the GRE? Would it even help my chances to have a good GRE score? Thanks everyone!

​

P.S. I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering specifically about history programs during this admissions cycle

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior, and I'm thinking about applying for history PHD programs next year. I can't figure out, though, if I should take the GRE this summer. None of the programs I'm interested in (Ivies, Stanford, UCs...) require the exam, but they also don't say not to submit it. Obviously, there's no reason for me not to take it other than pure laziness, but that is still a reason!

​

Would it hurt my chances at all not to submit the GRE? Would it even help my chances to have a good GRE score? Thanks everyone!

​

P.S. I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering specifically about history programs during this admissions cycle

Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior, and I'm thinking about applying for history PHD programs next year. I can't figure out, though, if I should take the GRE this summer. None of the programs I'm interested in (Ivies, Stanford, UCs...) require the exam, but they also don't say not to submit it. Obviously, there's no reason for me not to take it other than pure laziness, but that is still a reason!

​

Would it hurt my chances at all not to submit the GRE? Would it even help my chances to have a good GRE score? Thanks everyone!

​

P.S. I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering specifically about history programs during this admissions cycle

Could someone please provide the latest ranking for NYU Tandon? I've seen conflicting information. Also, what is the ranking for their MS in CS program?

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/new-york-university-tandon-school-of-engineering-529686

https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/new-york-university-02120

Hello,

I was recently accepted and committed into UCLA's Master in Quatatative Economics program. However one thing I noted was that there is no 'of arts' or 'of science' in the website, acceptance letter, or program title. Is there a difference between just the label of 'Masters" vs 'Masters of Arts/Science'? I'm developing this irrational though that my program isn't a real masters degree. Also if anyone can expand on the requirements for a curriculum to be a masters degree please do.

I am posting this here because I have 3 split interests, and I don't know which one to focus on in order to apply for grad school.

My main three interests are civil or material engineering and applied statistics

I love applied stats, but I also love engineering. I am apart of a waste water research group and honestly is is so much fun. I work on data analysis for the group I actually have friends only because of that. So it means alot to me.

I KNOW I want to go to get a phD and go to grad school because I love research.

I love lab work and getting my hands dirty and that is something I will miss if I go into statistics.

As a whole, Applied statistician seem to be more in an advising or consulting role. I want to be able to be involved hands on with research.

I'm Interested in Material Science Engineering or Civil Engineering. There is alot of overlap between statistics and civil engineering, especially in the realm of transportation engineering and network science. However, I reached out to to transportation civil engineers and they all said to not go into it because its a limited field, very poor pay for the education they go through, and the work is unfulfilling with low impact because they work for the government mostly.

MechE and ChemE and Aero are all not options for me because they don't interest me or have too many requirements at my school that I would already by behind even if I took like 6 courses this summer- which is impossible lol.

Most of the Material engineering kids at my school love it and I have heard much better things about it. The field of semiconductors is growing and it pays very well if one can get placement at major chip manufactures. One materials guy I know as a family friend got his pHD and is working at intel for more than 160k out of right out of grad school. Semiconductors interest me and area growing field of Material sciences engineering

However, my concern is that the field of materials is relatively small and that there are few positions. So it is very competitive for those few positions.

I just have alot of fear of missing out or picking the wrong track and I am super indecisive about my major. I really want to find peace in my life and be passionate about what i'm studying and have a clear path in life.

I am trying to pick what classes to take over the summer. If I went into engineering there would be more classes to take. I would have to take linear algebra AND physics. Meanwhile, stats would need just linear algebra. I don't want to take physics if I end up not needing it down the line.

There is a fourth option. I could do civil or materials engineering, with a minor in Applied Statistics. That way I can pursue both engineering and statistics and this would allow me to complete both major requirements. Also, I could be able to fully pivot to Statistics or engineering if I change my mind down the line for graduate school.

I'm just really lost on this. I would really appreciate any input

I'm curious about the fee structures for the MS in Computer Science graduate programs at NYU Tandon and Boston University. Any insights?

I basically applied to multiple PhD programs in the US and got rejected by them all. I had a good GPA/research experience, but no publications. Now I am seriously considering going to a university named King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia for my MS.

Technically, I am admitted as an MS/ PhD student but I was told by my professor that I can leave after my MS to pursue further opportunity in the US and I do have seen people do that. I asked around about this as well, and it seems to be the case. I get 20k USD per year as a stipend on top of free housing as an MS student which gets bumped to 30k USD per year as a PhD student. I plan to leave after the MS for a PhD in the US.

I was just wondering about this: Will an MS from Saudi Arabia be taken very lightly by PhD programs in the US when I apply later? Will it raise red flags as to why I did not complete my full PhD even though I was admitted as an MS/PhD student or is this easily explainable? The professor that I will be doing my MS thesis under is extremely well-known in his field with almost 100k citations and an h-index of 128, yes 128 in the field of Wireless Communications. I may be able to get some really good hands-on research while I am there and hoping to publish papers. I am an ECE student by the way.

I had applied to some MS programs in the US too, got into RPI(with 25k scholarship per year but the remaining cost is still too high.) I have also applied to an MS program at Rutgers, awaiting decision.

So please help me make the right decision. I want to know if this will be a career suicide or not, since I really want to do a PhD in the US. From what I see, where you do your PhD very much matters, and I’m not really sure about the Masters. What other things should I be thinking about? I would really appreciate any directions.

I recently was notified that I got waitlisted for CSU Stanislaus MSW program for fall 2024. Is it common for people to get off the waitlist and get an acceptance letter or is it difficult to get off the waitlist? Any thoughts or experiences on this is welcomed! Thank you!

So I applied for MS in Data Science program for Fall 2024 intake on March 18th, but I haven't heard back from University yet. So is their anyone who applied and got admitted or applied and haven't heard back? Would love to connect about the same.

Hey guys I'm kind of losing my mind trying to decipher what this means; I got an email from the University of Maryland's School of Public Health which is the graduate program that I applied too. The email is as follows;

Dear ____

The admissions committee has made a recommendation on your application to the University of Maryland School of Public Health*. The Graduate School is currently reviewing the recommendation, which can take up to 2 weeks to complete (International applications may take longer). You will receive notification of the Graduate School's final decision via email in addition to it being posted in your UMD Graduate School Supplemental Application.*

If you have specific questions about your application please contact the graduate director of the SPH graduate program you have applied to for the Spring or Fall 2024 admissions cycle.

I've looked online to see the meaning of the “admissions committee making a recommendation on my application” Some say it’s basically an admission but some say it just means that my application is completed and to be reviewed. Can anyone let me know if I’m overthinking it? (I definitely am)

I know I can just wait out the 2 weeks but the anxiety is killing me!!!

Hi guys i was wondering if anyone is going for the CMU MISM BIDA course this Fall

what made your Go/ No Go decision?

and if there is any WhatsApp / Facebook group for it

thanks

Math major here. Two years ago I took an undergrad math course with a Professor, and failed an exam and had to withdraw. Fast forward to now I’m taking a way more advanced PhD level course with him and surprisingly I’m doing super well. If I ask him for a rec, should I mention that I failed his class before (which I doubt he remembers)?

On one side I think the fact that I’m well in his class speaks to how I have improved. But on the other hand he might deem me unqualified for PhD since I failed his class prior even though I’m doing well now

I already selected a school for my PhD but I cannot help but think of a uni I submitted an application to and paid $70 dollars to hear NOTHING from them at all (except for the thank you for the $ your application is submitted), I know decisions are typically made by April 15th so. I am just annoyed that I paid $70 for nothing, it feels kinda of grimey and greedy on the uni's end.

Hey guys,

Has anyone had a university that you did NOT apply to or even inquire about, reach out to you asking if you’re interested in their program because they had someone they offered, go elsewhere? And that they got your name from a uni you were rejected from?

If so, I’m just curious. What would that imply? Did they not have anyone else who applied, that they might have waitlisted? Etc?

Any “speculations” are welcome. I’m more curious than anything.

Hi, I am an international student that got their bachelor’s in the US in Cell and molecular Biology. I sadly graduated with a 3.55 (was aiming for more but some life situations affected my performance). I got research experience, and a paper published with my name. In addition, I have been working for a company since January (and will continue until May of next year) in which I do genetic modification in plants. I know my performance could have been better, so I am looking for more safer but still good options for a master’s in Biotechnology. I will still apply to my dream universities, but I really want something in which the probability of getting admitted is a little higher to feel safer.

Should i consider joining George Mason or Indiana university Bloomington?

I’m currently exploring options for pursuing a master's degree in nuclear engineering,I have some questions and would appreciate any experiences you can share.

• How reputable is CTU Prague in Europe and the US?
• I’ve noticed that its ranking isn’t very high. Does this significantly affect the quality of education or job/phd admission opportunities after graduation?
• If you’ve studied at CTU Prague or have insights into its nuclear engineering program, please share your thoughts!

Thank you in advance for your input! 

Anyone who applied to the University of Cologne for their masters programme and has heard back for an interview?? I applied for this year's winter semester intake and I haven't heard back anything. When do they usually reach out to prospective students?

Decisions should have been posted start of March, I already have a master in cybersecurity with merit, but I guess that’s not good enough.

Hey I am joining IUPUI for Masters in Computer Science in this Fall 24. I am from Mumbai India. I looking forward to connect with people coming to IUPUI.

If there is any Indian WhatsApp group for coming students please let me know 😀.

I'm in this dilemma where I have to either apply for US study visa or wait for my sponsor to give me a decision on whether or not they will fully sponsor me to pursues my studies, but it will be in Australia instead.

If I process i-20 and apply for US study visa, and then the sponsor decides to sponsor me. In that case, do I have to inform the US embassy ? or what do I do in that case. Would it be an issue if the US embassy issues me a study visa then I decide to switch plans and go to Australia ?

The reason I am asking, is that I wont be getting a response till end of June from the sponsor and I don't think it is a wise decision to wait till end of June to get an appointment and apply for a visa

Would appreciate if you guys could share your past experience or any advice regarding this matter

i got invited for an interview and said yes last thursday….its been 4 days and they still haven’t emailed me back for me to pick an interview time.

anyone else experiencing the same thing? i’m kind of in a rush since i had to give decisions for other post-baccs i got into so i was hoping to have this finalized by this week

I have offers for both and I am having a hard time deciding. I have a scholarship for the research-based one while the course-based one has an internship component (which is hard to get for international students and students can pass it off by attending a seminar or independent study is what I have heard). I plan to work in the industry and have work ex of almost 1 year (from internships). I have heard the thesis from the research-based one looks good on the resume and gets you transferrable skills when you don't have a lot of work ex to show but I don't know how much of that is true. I'm a first gen so I have no idea about this and it'll be great if anyone can help me out with this, please! (Research-based is in Canada and course-based is in the US if that matters)

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Basically the title. Has anyone quit a PhD program that you had just joined or in the initial stages for better admits? How did you inform your supervisor without creating misunderstandings?

I just wanted to share a little success story and hopefully give someone out there a little bit of encouragement and hope!

I applied to PhD programs right out of undergrad and didn’t get in. I did get into a Master’s program with a full tuition scholarship. I did my Master’s, got rejected for my Fulbright, and moved on to a job I do not like or enjoy. I applied to two programs last year and didn’t even get an interview. Then this cycle, I applied to my dream PhD program…

And I got rejected. My potential advisor stepped in to see what the program could do, and I got in! Just without funding. So I literally planned on working a full time job in a field I hate so I could afford to live. Then I got an email that funding may be available for me, had an interview the next day, and then got the email I’d been waiting for. I got full-funding! I got a TAship! I could go to my PhD program without worrying about how to pay tuition and do a PhD program while working 34 hours/week.

Your life isn’t over from this cycle. You’ll end up where you should be. Just have patience and let things happen!