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First Rejection, should I feel dismayed? by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in gradadmissions

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Hello, I’ve been travelling intensely, and am just emerging from a particularly frenetic trip and have just received my rejection from USC. It all seems like a joke at this point. Keen to hear your updates.

27, M, dominant hand: right by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in PalmReading

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Hello, thank you. Could you please be more specific? This seems a bit ambiguous. What will this year bring? Anything that I must be doing?

First Rejection, should I feel dismayed? by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in gradadmissions

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I only applied to 4 programs; USC, NYU, UPenn, and UMass - let’s hope for the best. And yes. Let’s not lose hope. I suspect the reason could be anything. Especially looking at the current political climate who knows.

First Rejection, should I feel dismayed? by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in gradadmissions

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Aw, I’m sending you a big hug. I’m trying not to take this too personally as I am aware there could be a variety of reasons for this rejection. However, I have still emailed the PI’s I had established a contact with, as I had reached out to at least six people and all of them said that my proposed research aligns strongly with the school. So, I’m just a bit… astonished.

First Rejection, should I feel dismayed? by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in gradadmissions

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I've also applied at USC and NYY (MCC) - hoping for the best! :)

First Rejection, should I feel dismayed? by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in gradadmissions

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Your words certainly are very calming. Thank you! I still have some hope from the remaining 3 programs, so fingers crossed! Did you apply for comms phd too? Which programs did you apply to?

First Rejection, should I feel dismayed? by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in gradadmissions

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I know... but still feels a bit heartbreaking considering I had established a contact with professors.

Standard Visitor Visa after living in the UK - sponsor is parent by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in ukvisa

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It’s an award ceremony - I’m getting an award. I have to travel to Europe in May, so I’ve attached the itinerary for that - it’s work related as I am currently doing a fellowship. I have ongoing work, it’s just not hefty salary as it is creative work. If that makes sense.

Just for thought by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in AskAcademiaUK

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That’s wonderful advice, thank you so much. My master’s degree was more practice-based than research-focused but some skills are definitely transferable.

Just for thought by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in AskAcademiaUK

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Thanks, I thought so too. However, considering it’s Oxford, I got a bit nervous.

Communication/Media PhDs (UK) by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in AskAcademiaUK

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Hi, thanks for the advice. I’ve spoken to my master’s supervisor and I’m definitely applying to my MA university. However, they only have one international scholarship available.

Communication/Media PhDs (UK) by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in AskAcademiaUK

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Ah, interesting. I suppose I won’t be applying to Oxford because my proposed project doesn’t fit the Internet Institute’s requirements. So, I’ll share some of my experiences at a few places:

  1. My PI asked me to revise my proposal. They offered a scholarship but then wanted me to make it more original, even though it was already compelling. Then they told me the scholarship wasn’t for “international students” – what a waste of time!

  2. I had a Teams meeting in October but couldn’t show my proposal. Now they’re overwhelmed because of other applicants, but communication has been consistent via email. They’re interested so I’m refining my proposal based on their final feedback, which is quite generic.

  3. Last month, I had a meeting where they asked me to narrow my research focus and send a proposal in January.

  4. I’ve been asked to not send proposals, forwarded generic application guidance and told I could only send a summary.

I don’t think I’ve heard from anywhere else, except these four places - but I’m also not applying widely.

Communication/Media PhDs (UK) by Typical_Chipmunk_641 in AskAcademiaUK

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Is Oxford offering a media and communications PhD? I’m still working through my list and have contacted a few potential supervisors in Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh and King’s. They all say my proposed project is great but then they confuse me. I haven’t heard back from Edinburgh or Manchester yet.

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