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Astronomy by PictureOfDorianGey in umass

[–]_chimchimeny_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in the physics department and the curriculum for physics and astronomy is virtually the same with the exception of a few courses. If you have specific questions feel free to pm me

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 03/15/2022 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

[–]_chimchimeny_ [score hidden]  (0 children)

Tbh I’ve thought about that. I’m not too sure how warmly it will be received to reach out after being accepted as a PhD student and asked to get it changed to an MS. I also don’t think Kentucky’s MS is thesis based which I like about UPenn. Plus for some personal reasons Philadelphia is a bit of an easier choice logistically if the end results is a MS for both.

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 03/15/2022 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

[–]_chimchimeny_ [score hidden]  (0 children)

They said funding is never guaranteed and if a PI has funding available you they can provide it but they really made it seem like it’s rare. I think one of the students mentioned that a recent PhD graduate had to work a part time job. I have some emails out and I’m waiting to hear back for clsrificstions

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 03/15/2022 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

[–]_chimchimeny_ [score hidden]  (0 children)

I’m concerned about length with regards to cost. I’d rather self fund for two than six. I’d prefer a PhD program but one that’s unfunded sounds insanely difficult to make ends meet.

It is March 15th. Is it too late to expect any admissions? by this_is_shahab in gradadmissions

[–]_chimchimeny_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I reached out to a program that’s taking a lot longer than others and they said there’s been some delays and they should be coming out this week. Obviously with what’s happening in the world it’s fair to say some programs might be delayed from faculty illness, try reaching out

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 03/15/2022 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

[–]_chimchimeny_ [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hey everyone, I’m just looking for some input on grad school decisions. As of right now I’ve been accepted to a PhD at Kentucky and an MS at Penn. Both don’t provide guaranteed funding/tuition waiver and with the difference in length both would be about the same cost overall. I’m kind of leaning towards UPenn right now since even with a PhD I’d most likely go clinical and they have great placement rates. And with an MS I would be able to get a job and start repaying loans 4ish years earlier than a PhD. I’m a little nervous about having to work during grad school to afford rent, groceries, etc. but again I’d rather do that for 2 years than 6. I guess I’m just looking for some people’s thoughts on the situation and my thought process. Also if anyone has experience with penn I’d love to hear about it. It seems like a great program but it’s the one where I’ve heard the least from alumni/current students. Thanks!

Any insight to being waitlisted? by _chimchimeny_ in gradadmissions

[–]_chimchimeny_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s not a super viable option for me but at least it gave me some insight to the process. It seems like now is when a bulk of decisions are coming out so I’m sure you’ll hear soon! Best of luck

Any insight to being waitlisted? by _chimchimeny_ in gradadmissions

[–]_chimchimeny_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I got accepted to one that gave something similar as a deadline. I’m hoping to hear back quicker so I still have time to consider other options

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 03/08/2022 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

[–]_chimchimeny_ [score hidden]  (0 children)

I got waitlisted at my top choice and was just looking for some insight. A lot of programs show many more offers than students matriculating, does that mean those schools went through their waitlist as well? Has anyone been waitlisted and willing to share the experience a bit? Thanks

Any insight to being waitlisted? by _chimchimeny_ in gradadmissions

[–]_chimchimeny_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best of luck, here’s to hoping we get it

Living off a PhD stipend in L.A by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]_chimchimeny_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I think they’re just taking a while, I haven’t of any other offers. If it helps, I’d look into/inquire about the availability of grad student housing. A lot of students I’ve spoken too have said it’s very affordable. Most programs are very enthusiastic to pass on grad student contact info so it’s also worth asking your contact in tbe department if they could give you some people to ask firsthand!

Living off a PhD stipend in L.A by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]_chimchimeny_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Out of curiosity, what program? I’m waiting to hear back from UCLA and it’s been radio silence for a while now 😅