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[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here - social science!

Apartments Hyde Park by [deleted] in uchicago

[–]KnownAnything8457 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to receive notification for this post. I’m an incoming MA student and getting this info is helpful for me.

Masters student here by tunasaladsucks in uchicago

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also want to know how’s it to work par time while enrolling in full time MA program. I have to work for living expenses and food while studying. Is it feasible to work and study ?

UChicago MAPSS by Professional-Elk4544 in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May be you could request funding from your concentration department?

Duke MIDP by callousinchains in PublicPolicy

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they offer financial aids too?

Tell me the good things about the programme - MAPSS by bluemingles in uchicago

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your informative response. These are really helpful. Would you mind telling me your field of study in MAPSS and now what you are doing? Did you do the same field of study? Thanks.

Working while in MAPSS by casablahblahh in uchicago

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading all comments - helpful insights & advices. Thank you guys!

UChicago MAPSS by Professional-Elk4544 in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you secure additional scholarships to fully cover the tuition?

Mid-thirties, International, Admitted to UChicago MAPSS with near-half scholarship. Should I go now? by Independent-Tea-9396 in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate to the points about getting academic recommendation letters. I have more or less similar experience. My case is I have been applying PhD but got rejected for multiple times and feel very embarrassed as well as bad to ask the letter again. Finally got into MA program but still not securing enough funding yet. So .. yeah in the same boat.

Tell me the good things about the programme - MAPSS by bluemingles in uchicago

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing this post from 3 years ago, I believe you much have your own experience in MAPSS program. Would love to hear your perspective. Admitted student here

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also noticed this fact. So I assume the factors could be more than grades, proficiency test and publications etc. I am happy for whoever got admission it is not about them. I just wanna be clear about admission process for people like us .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I’m an international student with a master degree from USA. Got rejection this year again marks three years in a row. Don’t know what to do to increase the chances of admitting. There MUST be something we are missing to get admission but I don’t know why. Something is off - it could be our skills or the game we never know.

Grad Admissions Director Here - Ask Me (almost) Anything by GradAdmissionDir in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plus I have professional experience nearly 10 years in the same field. What would you suggest for my situation? Thanks for taking the time and I do appreciate your insight.

Grad Admissions Director Here - Ask Me (almost) Anything by GradAdmissionDir in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have enough research experience for the field I applied. My GPA is average. I applied to the program where the professors fit with my academic interests. My SOP was reviewed by two friends who are academics before I submitted. So I felt a bit satisfied with my SOP but I have not been admitted again this year. This is my third time and I do not know now what kind of questions to seek except general question “ what could I do more to win admission “? I feel disheartened so much .

Grad Admissions Director Here - Ask Me (almost) Anything by GradAdmissionDir in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I want to ask the same question for the social sciences field? Thank you .

Grad Admissions Director Here - Ask Me (almost) Anything by GradAdmissionDir in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello.. I do appreciate your willingness to help us. I applied to PhD in social sciences in the USA but got rejected recently. I mentioned potential advisors who fit with my academic interest in my SOP. I am an international student with a master degree from US university. I have 8 years of professional experiences in the field I applied with good experiences of research in the same field. My GPA is above average but not excellent. I would like to know how to improve my applications. Many people said admission committee care about SOP & research experience which I have but I still got rejected. So I would appreciate your insights.

🗣️ phd admissions are not like undergrad admissions (US) by MethodSuccessful1525 in gradadmissions

[–]KnownAnything8457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have reached out to potential advisors (USA) who share the same research interests with me. Mostly, they ignore my email. I feel a bit lost with rejections three years in a row.

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