| Please read inside: --- On Mon, 9/29/08, subhrajit das <subhrajit1986 <at> yahoo.co.in> wrote: From: subhrajit das <subhrajit1986 <at> yahoo.co.in> |
On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 2:25 PM, Brandee <imurfriend30 <at> yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I have several questions to ask:
>
> 1. Do I need to apply before I get my official GRE score or I should do it
> after?
>
You can go ahead and apply. The university application forms only
require you to enter your scores and test date, which you already
know. You'll be ordering official score reports to be sent to them
anyway. The official score report is only for your records.
>
> 2. Is this true that Universities open the application form according the
> date they have been submitted?
>
It seems logical to assume something like this. However, I'm not sure.
Others may be able to answer this.
>
> 3. Then would it be wise to apply earlier for say one/two months before
> deadline?
>
One would end up doing this for many schools - schools that have
deadlines in June etc. My sincere advice would be that you plan in
such a way that your application _reaches_ the universities at least
15 _working_ days before the deadlines. These few days will cut you
some slack, should you need to sort out any application-related issues
with the universities.
Good luck.
Raghu
| Hi Brandee Its better to apply early for other reasons. Suppose some of your documents are missing, you can submit them in time so that you can still be considered. The application should be submitted relative to application deadline of respective univs and not realtive to GRE date. I am not sure about this thing "rolling" application. In general its a good idea to apply early. But not many months in advance. Hope this helps. V --- On Tue, 9/30/08, Brandee <imurfriend30 <at> yahoo.com> wrote: From: Brandee <imurfriend30 <at> yahoo.com> |
| Hello Everyone, Please read our rules and guidelines and the tons of files we send you when you join. If you find your emails being deleted without ever reaching da grup itsh bcause of dis. See how irritating it is? We feel like that too. Want help on the most important steps in your career? Then, please, and this is a request, please help us help you - follow the path of mutual courtesy. Good Luck, Srihari |
Hello,
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|
Hello Everyone,
Here is a new game. Can anyone try to split these etymologically?
Sincerely,
Srihari
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Hello Raghu, Brandee and SKM,
My answers are mostly going to repeat what you guys have discussed, but here goes:
Application packets are typically "opened" as they come. Which means employees responsible for graduate admissions will open applications, look for scores, SOPs, resumes, organize your stuff in various packets and make sure everything is in order.
Don't be very gratuitous in your appreciation - you pay hefty fees for this, so they MUST do this.
That said, no, admissions are not provided simply because you applied - not in the good schools.
You might think I am overtly critical, but the better schools know that students may face planning delays, some students are very highly qualified but klutzy, or just downright arrogant (but still are needed!) and so on.
So, if you see a "rolling basis", please beware. Regardless of what US News thinks, that school is more or less like a sourcing warehouse for accepting students.
After all, we get so many questions on how to judge schools. This is how you judge them on one scale - the "we take care of ours" scale. If they are not showing mutual respect, 1, they won't give it to you after you are a student, 2, you would be hard pressed not to care enough about the second part of the bargain.
And trust me, a lot of good schools take care of their own, even if they are <quote></unqote> public schools.
You don't need to wait for your GRE scores to be officially delivered on paper.
And, yes, it makes a lot of sense to organize your applications well, write a well directed SOP, prepare a rounded resume, assemble reference letters and transcripts, apply in advance and confirm receipt of every document on time.
Good Luck,
Srihari
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--- On Tue, 9/30/08, Raghu Vittal Rao <raghu.v.rao <at> gmail.com> wrote: From: Raghu Vittal Rao <raghu.v.rao <at> gmail.com> |
|
To add, nice schools like MIT will let you know almost immediately if you haven't made the cut :)
Good Luck,
Srihari
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--- On Wed, 10/1/08, Yamanoor Srihari <yamanoor <at> yahoo.com> wrote: From: Yamanoor Srihari <yamanoor <at> yahoo.com> |
Hey folks,
I was hoping to see if there is anyone here who would be willing to be
my accountability buddy for studying for the GRE. I am planning to
give it in 2-3 months from now. I would be more than happy to do the
same for the other person.
I think there is only one condition that the buddy and I should adhere
to and that is providing positive/neutral/factual feedback.
If you think you are interested, please respond to this email or if
you know anyone, please feel free to pass this on to them.
Finally, if anyone can direct me to any other social network or any
other forum where I can look up people studying the GRE, I would
really appreciate it!
Best,
Lalit
Great writeup Srihari,It was very informative
I was wondering if anyone has an idea how much time these companies
like DHL take to deliver the application packets to the
universities.The customer care claims 4 working days but postal delays
are always possible.I just want to try and figure out what would be a
suitable time before the early deadline to actually send the
application materials.
Would you say 15 days (before the deadline ) is fine or its pushing it
too late ?
Thanks
Mervin
--- In gre-success <at> yahoogroups.com, Yamanoor Srihari <yamanoor <at> ...> wrote:
>
> To add, nice schools like MIT will let you know almost immediately
if you haven't made the cut :)
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Srihari
>
>
>
>
> New!!! - Sign up for my Photography Newsletter at
http://yamanoor.net/news/su.html
>
> http://www.yamanoor.com/
> http://www.yamanoor.net/
>
>
>
> http://chaaraka.blogspot.com
> http://ysrihari.blogspot.com/
>
> --- On Wed, 10/1/08, Yamanoor Srihari <yamanoor <at> ...> wrote:
>
> From: Yamanoor Srihari <yamanoor <at> ...>
> Subject: A mix about applications and judging schools
> To: gre-success <at> yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 8:55 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello Raghu, Brandee and SKM,
>
> My answers are mostly going to repeat what you guys have discussed,
but here goes:
>
> Application packets are typically "opened" as they come. Which means
employees responsible for graduate admissions will open applications,
look for scores, SOPs, resumes, organize your stuff in various packets
and make sure everything is in order.
>
> Don't be very gratuitous in your appreciation - you pay hefty fees
for this, so they MUST do this.
>
> That said, no, admissions are not provided simply because you
applied - not in the good schools.
>
> You might think I am overtly critical, but the better schools know
that students may face planning delays, some students are very highly
qualified but klutzy, or just downright arrogant (but still are
needed!) and so on.
>
> So, if you see a "rolling basis", please beware. Regardless of what
US News thinks, that school is more or less like a sourcing warehouse
for accepting students.
>
> After all, we get so many questions on how to judge schools. This is
how you judge them on one scale - the "we take care of ours" scale. If
they are not showing mutual respect, 1, they won't give it to you
after you are a student, 2, you would be hard pressed not to care
enough about the second part of the bargain.
>
> And trust me, a lot of good schools take care of their own, even if
they are <quote></unqote> public schools.
>
> You don't need to wait for your GRE scores to be officially
delivered on paper.
>
> And, yes, it makes a lot of sense to organize your applications
well, write a well directed SOP, prepare a rounded resume, assemble
reference letters and transcripts, apply in advance and confirm
receipt of every document on time.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Srihari
>
>
>
>
> New!!! - Sign up for my Photography Newsletter at
http://yamanoor.net/news/su.html
>
> http://www.yamanoor.com/
> http://www.yamanoor.net/
>
>
>
> http://chaaraka.blogspot.com
> http://ysrihari.blogspot.com/
>
> --- On Tue, 9/30/08, Raghu Vittal Rao <raghu.v.rao <at> ...> wrote:
>
> From: Raghu Vittal Rao <raghu.v.rao <at> ...>
> Subject: Re: (GRE Success! ) Best time for applying!
> To: gre-success <at> yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 4:50 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 2:25 PM, Brandee <imurfriend30 <at> yahoo.com>
wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I have several questions to ask:
> >
> > 1. Do I need to apply before I get my official GRE score or I
should do it
> > after?
> >
>
> You can go ahead and apply. The university application forms only
> require you to enter your scores and test date, which you already
> know. You'll be ordering official score reports to be sent to them
> anyway. The official score report is only for your records.
>
> >
> > 2. Is this true that Universities open the application form
according the
> > date they have been submitted?
> >
>
> It seems logical to assume something like this. However, I'm not sure.
> Others may be able to answer this.
>
> >
> > 3. Then would it be wise to apply earlier for say one/two months
before
> > deadline?
> >
>
> One would end up doing this for many schools - schools that have
> deadlines in June etc. My sincere advice would be that you plan in
> such a way that your application _reaches_ the universities at least
> 15 _working_ days before the deadlines. These few days will cut you
> some slack, should you need to sort out any application- related issues
> with the universities.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Raghu
>
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